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Media Advisory: CDIC 2021 Annual Public Meeting – Addressing the gender gap: The importance of raising public awareness of deposit insurance among women in Canada

OTTAWA, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Thursday, October 21, 2021, CDIC will hold its Annual Public Meeting. The bilingual meeting will feature a panel discussion on the importance of raising public awareness of deposit protection among women in Canada. Leah Anderson, President and CEO of CDIC, will be joined by members of the CDIC […]

State Street Announces First Transaction Under Peer-to-Peer Repo Program

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) today announced the first transaction within its Peer-to-Peer Repo program following its launch earlier this year. The trade was executed between a large asset owner and a non-traditional investment manager. The Peer to Peer repo program seeks to facilitate overnight and term repo trading between buy-side counterparties, including traditional and […]

Clarus Wealth Advisors Launches New Website and Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) Support Program

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Arizona–Clarus Wealth Advisors LLC (“Clarus”), a family-owned, dually registered SEC Registered Investment Advisor headquartered in Peoria, Arizona, announced today the launch of a new website as part of the firm’s planned offering geared to Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs). Clarus’s new website, www.claruswealthadvisors.com, further streamlines the client experience with easy access to a secure, mobile […]

Newsweek Again Names HomeTrust Bank Best Small Bank in North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the second year in a row, HomeTrust Bank (“HTB”) has been named the “Best Small Bank in North Carolina” by Newsweek in their ranking of financial institutions that best serve their customers’ needs in today’s challenging times. The global pandemic affected nearly every aspect of American life, and banking […]

Nuvei Secures Approval for Processing Sports Betting and iGaming Payments in Connecticut

Nuvei to provide payment processing expertise and technology to Connecticut’s online gaming operators Nuvei Payment Technology Partner MONTREAL and HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary has been granted […]

First Time Homebuyers Move Closer to Ownership Dream With ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass® 21.3 Platform Enhancement

Encompass 21.3 Release Enables 0% Loans for Housing Finance Authority (HFA) Borrowers PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ICE Mortgage TechnologyTM, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced that the industry’s leading origination system released additional enhancements to the Encompass® platform. The Encompass 21.3 release supports the […]

tZERO ATS Approved to Support Clearing & Settlement for Its Securities Trading Platform

Approval is a Critical Milestone for tZERO’s Next-Generation Trading Ecosystem & Will Accelerate the Velocity of Asset Onboarding NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–tZERO, a leader in blockchain innovation and liquidity for digital assets, announced today that its broker-dealer subsidiary, tZERO ATS, has been approved to settle and clear securities transactions for itself and its broker-dealer affiliates. Vertically […]

RHCO ANNOUNCES COOPERATION WITH WORLDLINE

$RHCO – RHCO ANNOUNCES COOPERATION WITH WORLDLINE $RHCO – OkeApp for Everyone $RHCO – RHCO ANNOUNCES COOPERATION WITH WORLDLINE $RHCO – Everyone Wins with OkeApp $RHCO – RHCO ANNOUNCES COOPERATION WITH WORLDLINE $RHCO – OkeApp Hong Kong, China, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Readen Holding Corporation (OTC Pink: RHCO), a Venture Capital Corporation, active […]

Report: Owners’ and Founders’ Approach to Risk Management Not a Match for Today’s Modern Threats

63% of SME owners believe they’re not at risk for a ransomware attack, with only 28% having cyber insurance policies; tech founders show more awareness, but still lack adequate protection SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In an era of increased business risk, small-medium enterprise (SME) owners and CEOs technology startup founders are falling short in both evaluating these […]

Marble Launches Credit Improving Boost Program

-A program suited for Canadians looking to improve their credit score- VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marble Financial Inc. (CSE: MRBL; OTC: MRBLF; FSE:2V0) (“Marble” or the “Company”), an AI-driven financial technology company that educates and helps consumers better understand and manage their current cash flow and credit towards a better […]

GBT Roadmaps The Development of a Wearable Version for Its qTerm Device

The wearable version is planned to include the same features as the finger-touch device including intelligent health monitoring and alert capabilities SAN DIEGO, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”) has on its roadmap, a wearable version of the qTerm device. The finger-touch version prototype of […]

POSaBIT Unveils In-Store Payment Kiosk for Dispensaries

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–POSaBIT Systems Corporation (CSE: PBIT, OTC:POSAF), the leading provider of payments infrastructure in the cannabis industry, has unveiled the POSaBIT Kiosk, a versatile and standalone hardware option for dispensaries and retailers. The POSaBIT Kiosk allows customers to build out their carts, either in-store or online, and pay for their orders with a debit card […]

Tern Powers TransferMex to Enable U.S. Employers to Distribute Prepaid Cards with Same Day Cross-Border Remittance Capabilities

Employers can now pay their seasonal workers quickly and securely via prepaid cards, and workers can send money inexpensively to their families in Mexico with the TransferMex mobile app NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#apis—Tern Commerce Inc., a leader in ‘Fintech-as-a-service’, today announced the roll-out of their same day cross-border remittance capabilities for TransferMex. Tern’s end-to-end solution includes […]

Kinnevik: Interim report 1 January – 30 September 2021

”We continue to strengthen and build out our growth portfolio at a rapid pace to maintain the momentum of our strategic transformation, and note the interest of founders and investors to partner with us. This is a significant recognition of our ability to identify the businesses of tomorrow and be their preferred investor as they […]

JS Bank & Home Matters, Collaborate to Provide Housing Finance to UAE Based Pakistanis

JS Bank has partnered with Home Matters, one of the UAE’s top mortgage brokers, to provide easy and convenient home financing solutions to Non-Resident Pakistanis (NRPs) at flexible markup rates. KARACHI, Pakistan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Home Matters will provide an end-to-end mortgage brokerage service exclusively for JS Bank. The agreement was signed by Fahad Siddiqui, Head of Secured […]

Micro Insurance Company Partners With Chamasure to Provide Digital Insurance Solutions in Kenya

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MicroEnsure – now part of Micro Insurance Company (MIC) – has entered into a strategic partnership with Nairobi-based insurance platform Chamasure to give communities across Kenya access to digital insurance solutions. Chamasure makes insurance affordable for more than 10 million people in underserved communities in Kenya, including […]

nCino and Accenture Help Judo Bank Transform its SME Business Banking Platform

Judo Bank is now live on the nCino Bank Operating System platform, providing a single digital engagement experience for its customers and employees SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, and Accenture (NYSE:ACN), a global […]

Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results

Net income of $7.2 million for the quarter; diluted third quarter 2021 EPS of $0.65 per share versus $0.45 per share in the third quarter of 2020; net income of $26.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 Second consecutive quarter of significant commercial loan growth; excluding Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection […]

Clik2pay Extends Capabilities With Flexible QR Code Payment Feature

First-of-its-kind development allows customers to adjust payment amounts with contactless QR code payments, adding new use cases and convenience TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Payment service provider Clik2pay unveiled their latest product capability today at the Telecommunications Risk Management Association of Canada (TRMA Canada) Conference in Toronto. Building on the already successful Clik2pay service, which allows consumers to securely […]

Best’s Review Pre-releases November Content

OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Best’s Review has released preview content of next month’s issue. Find out what is coming up in our November issue: “Homeowners Insurtech Segment Expands Lines, Forms Partnerships, Adds Services” reports on how this sector is adding term life, pet insurance and e-scooter coverage to its array of products. Due to the anticipated rise […]

HSBC to Launch Banking as a Service

HSBC is working with Oracle NetSuite to embed its corporate banking solutions into NetSuite cloud ERP LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HSBC is to launch a Banking as a Service (BaaS) offering that will enable customers to create and provide business banking services through their own platforms. HSBC and Oracle NetSuite, one of the leading cloud Enterprise Resource Planning […]

The BluePallet MarketPlace is Now Open to Alibaba.com

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#b2b–BluePallet, the industrial commerce platform that serves the chemical industry, today announced that it is joining the global B2B online marketplace, alibaba.com as a Global Gold Supplier. Alibaba.com is one of the world’s largest B2B e-commerce marketplaces and the original business unit of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA). This makes BluePallet the first industrial […]

Sidetrade: Double-digit growth in SaaS recurring revenue, up 16%

Overall income climbed 13% Double-digit growth in SaaS recurring revenue, up 16%Bookings intake leaps 22%Nearly 60% of orders are international PARIS, France – 19 October 2021 | Sidetrade (Euronext Growth: ALBFR.PA), the AI-powered Order-to-Cash (O2C) platform, once again announces double digit growth in Q3 2021, SaaS revenue up 16%. Double-digit growth in SaaS recurring revenue, up […]

Canopy, Singapore-Based WealthTech Platform, Primed to Enter the LATAM Market Through Partnership With Latin Leap

The partnership will propel the expansion in Latin America and provide local institutions access to world-class information platforms for investment portfolio tracking. Canopy offers account aggregation, analytics, and reporting solutions to financial institutions, wealth management professionals, and high net-worth individuals. MEDELLÍN, Colombia, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Singapore-based Canopy, a leading WealthTech platform for […]

INSTANDA and Confianza prioritize speed and simplicity in new partnership

A new collaboration between INSTANDA and Confianza will permit insurers to better understand and underwrite risks. Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new collaboration between INSTANDA and Confianza will permit insurers to better understand and underwrite risks. By integrating the powerful matching algorithm and risk profiling capability Confianza feeds into INSTANDA’s agile […]

Diners have their say in restaurant experience with launch of first ‘Smart Dine-In’ mobile function

Hybrid dining technology from Taliup Express™ marries traditional ordering and payment with digital world TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As patio season comes to an end, Canadian diners are wondering how they can safely dine inside during winter and retain a semblance of the social interaction they enjoyed pre-pandemic. Smart Dine-In — a […]

BlackRock Research Highlights Potential Outperformance Opportunities Driven by Sustainability Data

Research Points to Innovation, Business Catalysts and Asset Flows as Factors that Can Lead to Outperforming the Broader Market BlackRock Expands Active Equity and Fixed Income Line-Up with Sustainable Infrastructure, Climate and Broad ESG Funds NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New research from BlackRock highlights how sustainability-oriented business catalysts and data help active investment managers identify companies better […]

Stax Launches New Subscription and Invoice Management Platform Stax Bill, Reducing Time Spent on Billing Operations up to 80%

Stax Bill allows large businesses to automate billing at scale, boost revenue retention and maximize financial health and subscription growth Stax Bill Stax Bill Dashboard ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Stax launches Stax Bill, an all-in-one subscription and billing platform built for enterprise businesses. The cloud-based platform offers flexibility with robust […]

Gallaher Edge Announces Partnership with Stax as Company Continues Growth

Leading management consulting firm is working alongside the payment management giant to intentionally design their organization ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gallaher Edge, a management consulting firm creating transformational change in businesses through meaningful and impactful human experiences, today announces its partnership with Stax, the industry’s only complete all-in-one solution for managing […]

New Report from Deloitte and Majesco Underscores the New Reality and Future of Group and Voluntary Benefits

Features the voice of key market players including the employer, employee, and broker MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced the availability of a new joint thought leadership report from Deloitte and Majesco, The New Reality and Future of Group and Voluntary Benefits. The report […]

Step Announces Exclusive Partnership With Fortnite World Cup Champion, Bugha

As the company’s newest investor, Step x Bugha brings accessible financial tools and unique in-game activations to teen gamers. PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Step, the all-in-one financial solution built for the next generation, today announced an exclusive partnership with Fortnite World Cup Champion and two-time Esports Player of the Year, Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf of Sentinels Pro. […]

Intuit Introduces Money by QuickBooks, Mobile Banking Designed for Small Businesses

App leverages QuickBooks’ platform and money movement expertise to revolutionize digital banking and payments for early stage small business owners MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intuit (Nasdaq: INTU) today announced Money by QuickBooks, the latest addition to a comprehensive and ever-expanding suite of QuickBooks offerings that power small businesses with the ability to get paid and manage […]

Envestnet to Announce Third Quarter 2021 Results on November 8, 2021

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Envestnet, Inc. (NYSE: ENV), today announced that the Company will release third quarter 2021 financial results on Monday, November 8, 2021 after market close. The Company will host a conference call and earnings webcast to discuss third quarter 2021 financial results on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 5:00pm ET. The conference call will be […]

Canada Payments Analysis & Consumer Research

Dublin, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Canadian Payments Bundle – 2021” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Canadian Payments Bundle – 2021 includes the reports Canadian Payments Forecast, 2021 and Canadian Consumer Payments Survey, 2021, for the full descriptions of each report please see below. Canadian Payments Forecast, 2021 The COVID-19 […]

Sigma HealthTech joins Growth Services Portfolio at Toronto-Based Innovation Hub MaRS Discovery District

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sigma HealthTech, a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been accepted to the Growth Services portfolio at Toronto-based Innovation Hub MaRS Discovery District. The Growth Services at MaRS offers an extensive range of tailored programs and opportunities that will help Sigma HealthTech grow their business. Committed to […]

Toast Announces Spark, A Restaurant Innovation Event on November 16th

Toast CEO Chris Comparato will deliver a keynote address showcasing the latest Toast innovations and industry trends; humanitarian & restaurateur José Andrés will participate in a fireside chat Spark is designed for the life and schedule of restaurateurs with on-demand sessions, mobile optimized viewing, and no sessions over 20 minutes BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toast (NYSE: TOST), the […]

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Net Earnings

Third Quarter 2021 Results: Net earnings of $1.9 million or $0.53 per share Net interest income (tax-equivalent) of $6.2 million, a 3% increase from Q3 2020 No provision for loan losses, compared to a provision for loan losses of $250 thousand for Q3 2020 Nonperforming assets were 0.05% of total assets at September 30, 2021 […]

FinTech Innovation Lab New York Now Accepting Applicants for 2022 Class

Program founded by Accenture and Partnership Fund for New York City seeks companies using innovative technologies in major areas such as cyber-tech, blockchain, analytics, future of work and sustainability NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Applications are now being accepted for the FinTech Innovation Lab New York, a 12-week program co-founded by Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and the Partnership Fund […]

AnalytixInsight’s Euclides Partners With Zinier to Power a New Era of AI and Intelligent Automation in Field Service, Announces Customer Wins

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$ALY.V–Artificial Intelligence company, AnalytixInsight Inc. (“AnalytixInsight”, or the “Company”) (TSX-V:ALY; OTCQB:ATIXF), announces that its workforce optimization subsidiary, Euclides Technologies Inc. (“Euclides”), has partnered with Zinier Inc. (“Zinier”), a leader in field service automation, to help critical service providers build more resilient field service operations. Euclides and Zinier have contracted their first customer installations under […]