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CLARA Analytics and Unqork Partner To Deliver No-Code AI Workers’ Comp Claims Management Oversight

Partnership Will Empower Chief Risk Officers and Insurance Carriers SANTA CLARA, Calif. & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—CLARA Analytics (“CLARA”), the leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven workers’ compensation claims management tools, today announced a partnership with Unqork, the leading enterprise no-code platform, to bring CLARA’s predictive AI analytics to enterprise risk managers and insurance carriers through […]

Xendoo expands leadership with Director of Partnerships and Director of Operations, prepares to raise series A funding

South Florida fintech startup sees tremendous growth, gets selected as one of only 20 growth-stage Venture Atlanta 2021 presenting companies FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xendoo, a Greater Miami Region-based fintech startup delivering intelligent automation in the online and bookkeeping space for small business owners around the world, announced today that […]

Majesco Recognized as a Leader in 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for P&C Core Platforms, North America

MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in the September 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for P&C Core Platforms, North America [1]. The report, which includes 12 vendors states, “P&C insurance CIOs will find vendors taking differing approaches […]

Trifacta Establishes New Presence in Asia-Pacific to Support Increased Demand for Cloud Data Engineering

Key investments and partners support Trifacta’s new regional presence in Singapore and growing presence in India, along with new regional executive leadership SINGAPORE & BENGALURU, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trifacta, the Data Engineering Cloud company, today announced its continued expansion into Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), with a new regional presence in Singapore and Bengaluru. These new locations […]

BlackRock Launches New Tool to Help Advisors Allocate to Private Markets

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With interest rates near record lows and stock market valuations near record highs, many advisors are looking to private markets to diversify and potentially amplify returns for their clients. BlackRock has launched the Expected Return Analyzer, an innovative portfolio analysis tool, to help advisors meet that need. Powered by BlackRock’s Aladdin® technology, the […]

Limonetik Selects Nuvei to Enhance Marketplace Payment Capabilities

MONTREAL and PARIS, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announced today an agreement with Limonetik, a global leader in payment and marketplace solutions. The move will enable Limonetik to enhance its marketplace payment services offering in Europe, as the […]

Passport Technology Redefining Payments for the Modern Casino at G2E 2021

International leader in payment technology for the gaming industry introduces new digital, cashless, cash, and customer engagement innovations at 2021 Global Gaming Expo Featured Image for Passport Technology Featured Image for Passport Technology LAS VEGAS, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Passport Technology (“Passport”), a global leader of payment technology for the gaming industry, invites […]

Ag-Analytics Acquires AcreValue, Expanding Capabilities to Unlock Value and Productivity of Farmland

Combined industry expertise, including new strategic alliance with Farmer Mac and Indigo Ag, furthers the adoption of land loan servicing and carbon farming in support of more profitable and sustainable operations. Ag-Analytics x AcreValue Ag-Analytics x AcreValue ITHACA, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ag-Analytics, a leading farmland data technology software provider, today announced […]

OMNI Community Credit Union Launches JHA PayCenter through Partnership with Member Driven Technologies

Credit union delivers faster payments capabilities as part of digital transformation FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Episys® core processing system from Symitar® to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, today announced that OMNI Community Credit Union has gone live with Jack Henry’s JHA […]

Ackroo appoints new Chief Financial Officer

HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ackroo Inc. (TSX-V: AKR, OTC: AKRFF) (“Ackroo” or the “Company”), a loyalty marketing, payments and point-of-sale technology and services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hart, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Paul joins Ackroo with over 20 years of CFO experience in […]

Webtel.mobi’s Zero Cost, Multicurrency Payment Gateway Systems, Available to Merchants and Consumers Worldwide

WM’s ICLM and TUV online payments capacities provide Online Businesses worldwide with free and instant integration, and zero-cost multicurrency transactions and wallets NEW YORK and ST PETER PORT, Guernsey, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Payments Facilities of Global Telephony Provider Webtel.mobi (“WM”) are not limited to Offline Payments. Its ICLM and TUV Facilities […]

EML Completes the Acquisition of Sentenial and Enters the Open Banking Market In Europe

EML heralds its flagship entry into open banking with the innovative Nuapay brand through the strategic acquisition of Sentenial Group BRISBANE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EML Payments’ (ASX:EML) (S&P/ASX 200) much-anticipated acquisition of Sentenial Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Sentenial”) has been approved by the French and U.K. financial regulators; L’Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR) […]

Home Plate Acquisition Corporation Announces Pricing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home Plate Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”), today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units, at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (the “Nasdaq”) and trade under the ticker symbol “HPLTU” beginning […]

CORRECTING and REPLACING Paysend Partners with Flinks to Simplify Money Transfers for Canadians

CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The updated release reads: Paysend Partners with Flinks to Simplify Money Transfers for Canadians Paysend, the next-generation payment platform enabling customers and businesses all around the world to pay, hold and send money online anywhere, anyhow and in any currency, […]

Simmons First National Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

PINE BLUFF, Ark., Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simmons First National Corp. (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it expects to release third quarter 2021 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Management will conduct a live conference call to review this information beginning at 9:00 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, October 26.   […]

D.A. Davidson Releases The Herd 2021 Featuring the Top 100 Privately-held Emerging Technology Companies in the U.S.

Ranging from rising startups to late-stage funded giants, companies in The Herd stand out for their exciting innovation, growth and market positioning NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DADavidsonIB–D.A. Davidson & Co. has released its annual The Herd report featuring the top 100 privately-held technology companies based in the U.S. largely falling within D.A. Davidson core areas of expertise; […]

National Black Bank Foundation and JAM FINTOP Partner to Modernize, Uplift Community-Driven Minority Banks 

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The National Black Bank Foundation (NBBF), a racial justice nonprofit working to ensure communities of color can access capital and build wealth through a robust Black banking sector, and JAM FINTOP, a joint venture between Jacobs Asset Management and FINTOP Capital that endeavors to accelerate technology adoption at community banks across the country, announced […]

Fiserv Selects New Jersey as a Location for Future Growth

Berkeley Heights becomes one of the largest fintech hubs on the East Coast BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv, a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced a commitment to continue and expand its presence in New Jersey. The company will add approximately 2,000 jobs to its existing presence and invest in a […]

INSTANDA to moderate panel with innovation disruptors at ITC Vegas 2021

ITC Vegas returns next week as the biggest in-person, insurance-based event since the disruption caused by the pandemic Minneapolis, MN, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — INSTANDA will take part in a panel discussion at the world’s largest insurtech event taking place from October 4th till October 6th, 2021, at the Mandalay Bay resort in […]

Bitcoin Latinum (LTNM) Announces Upcoming Public Listing on DigiFinex Exchange

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Latinum (LTNM), the next generation, insured, asset-backed cryptocurrency, is announcing it will list on DigiFinex, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, in the third week of October. Monsoon Blockchain, Bitcoin Latinum’s lead developer, plans for the token to list on a number of top […]

Visa to Expand Presence in Atlanta

New office hub and investments in the market will support Visa clients, partners and local communities SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) announced today plans to grow its presence in Atlanta, including opening a new office in 2022. “As Visa continues to grow, it is critical we have a strong local presence in areas where […]

Tickeron’s AI Marketplace Releases New Set of Robots for Swing Traders

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tickeron, the quant-sourced marketplace for AI stock trading tools,  adds a new set of AI Robots to be used by active traders. Tickeron, Trading experts, and quants developed “AI Robots,” which are automated bots that generate buy and sell signals. Tickeron has a set of customizable neural […]

Chisel AI’s Submission Intake and Policy Checking Technologies Implemented by Zurich North America’s Construction Business

Automated Underwriting and Placement Workflows Powered by AI Enhance Policy Quality and Speed of Issuance TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chisel AI, a technology provider for the global insurance industry, today announced that global insurance carrier, Zurich North America has implemented its Submission Intake and Policy Check solutions to automate core Construction underwriting and placement processes, ensure policy quality, […]

Homeowners of America, a Porch Group Subsidiary, Introduces Services in Utah

SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Homeowners of America (HOA), a property and casualty insurance provider and subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. (“Porch”) (NASDAQ: PRCH), announced the launch of service in Utah. Porch, a leading vertical software company reinventing the home services and insurance industries, completed its acquisition of HOA in April 2021. The […]

Discover Expands its College Payment Solutions through Partnership with Phood’s Meal Delivery Program

RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Discover, a leading digital bank and payments company, will be supporting Phood’s new meal delivery program for college students by opening up access to merchants that run on the Discover network. This industry-first partnership will provide a mobile app that allows higher education students to easily sign-up, and load their meal plan and […]

Marble Licenses Its Proprietary Marble Connect API With Vinn Auto

VANCOUVER, British Columbia., Sept. 29, 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 financial future, is pleased to announce further expansion of Marble Connect […]

Enkasa Announces Closing of $3M Seed Financing, Launches Real Estate Platform to Help People Buy and Remodel Their Dream Home

—The brokerage brings new tools and contractor expertise to help homebuyers and sellers plan and carry out remodels with confidence— LAFAYETTE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Enkasa—a residential real estate platform that provides powerful new tools to help people remodel when buying a home—today announced its highly-anticipated public launch. ​​Serving the Bay Area, Enkasa is a one-of-a-kind residential brokerage […]

Temenos Only Vendor Rated Best-in-Class in Aite Matrix Evaluation of US Digital Banking Solutions

Temenos edges the competition as the only vendor to achieve “best-in-class” status in the Aite Matrix Evaluation: US Digital Banking Engagement of Core Banking Providers 2021 Temenos Infinity platform heralded for openness, fintech ecosystem, conversational banking, and a forward-looking approach to financial wellness Temenos scored the highest for three out of four categories: vendor stability, […]

Connected Motor Insurtech Ticker and Abacai Group Partner to Extend Capacity and Enhance Pricing Sophistication, Using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Connected motor insurtech Ticker and Abacai Group have partnered to increase Ticker’s capacity and introduce new levels of pricing sophistication, bringing connected insurance to a much wider market. Founded in 2018 and launched in 2019 with the backing of Munich Re Ventures, Ticker has been rolling out its cover for drivers who face high […]

Mobile Payment Market: PayPal Announcing New In-store Mobile Payment Method to Lead to Expansion, predicts Fortune Business Insights™

Key Companies Covered in Mobile Payment Market Research Report are Alipay.com Co Ltd. (China), Amazon.com, Inc. (US), American Express Co. (US), Boku Inc. (US), Google Inc. (US), MasterCard International Inc. (US), Obopay (US), Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.(FIS Global) (US), PayPal, Inc. (US), Visa, Inc. (US). Pune, India, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The […]

ADDITIONAL ORDERS FROM AXFOOD

Westpay AB, a leading fintech company, has received new orders for payment terminals and services, as part of ongoing cooperation with Axfood. These orders represent a confirmation of Westpay as a trusted payment partner.   The orders received from Axfood amount to more than SEK 2,9 million initially and will be delivered during the first quarter […]

UK Financial Conduct Authority Announces that it will Compel ICE Benchmark Administration to Publish 1-, 3- and 6-Month Sterling and Japanese yen “synthetic” LIBOR

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today noted that the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will compel ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA), the authorized and regulated administrator of LIBOR®, to publish the 1-, 3- and 6-Month sterling and Japanese yen LIBOR settings under a changed, unrepresentative, […]

ACI Worldwide Wins Juniper Future Digital Awards for Merchant Payments and Retail Innovation

Juniper Research recognizes ACI as a winner in three categories, including “Payments Innovation of the Year” MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digitalpayments—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, has been recognized by Juniper Research, winning three awards for innovation in payments and retail at its Future Digital Awards 2021 Fintech & […]

Fintech Startup Payoro Launches Payoro Connect

The European startup Payoro launches its fintech platform Payoro Connect — the first in a suite of innovative open banking initiatives from the young company Fintech startup Payoro launches Payoro Connect Fintech startup Payoro launches Payoro Connect TALLINN, Estonia, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — European fintech startups are growing fast. With solid regulatory frameworks, […]

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP AND FORTUNE FINANCIAL ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO MERGE

Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMBC, “Southern Missouri”), the parent corporation of Southern Bank, and Fortune Financial Corporation (“Fortune”), the parent company of FortuneBank, today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement whereby Southern Missouri will acquire Fortune in a stock and cash transaction. Fortune […]

American Equity to Partner with World-Class Investment Managers For Core Fixed Income Investing

Decision Allows Company to Focus on Private Asset Investments WEST DES MOINES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Equity Investment Life Holding Company® (NYSE: AEL) (American Equity) announced today it will partner with BlackRock and Conning, two world-class leaders for core fixed income and syndicated private placement investments. The transitions to these two managers will be initiated in the […]

Exdion EDGE Platform Automates Insurance Broker Policy Life Cycle

New Platform Boosts Efficiency, Improves Accuracy, Speeds Processes, and Lowers Costs PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exdion Solutions, Inc. today unveiled its new suite of commercial insurance policy servicing products, called Exdion EDGE. The Exdion EDGE platform dynamically integrates various pieces of the policy lifecycle – renewal, new business acquisition, policy issuance administration and carrier coverage analysis, for […]

CORRECTING and REPLACING PHOTO BitPay and Verifone Partner to Exclusively Enable Cryptocurrency Acceptance on Payment Terminals and In-App/eCommerce

Crypto payments to move mainstream as major retailers and SMBs alike can now accept crypto and get settlement in traditional currency ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please replace the photo with the accompanying corrected photo. The release reads: BitPay and Verifone Partner to Exclusively Enable Cryptocurrency Acceptance on Payment Terminals and In-App/eCommerce Crypto payments to move mainstream as major […]

CAIS Expands Independent Broker Dealer Relationships with Alts Education

CAIS IQ empowers financial advisors and home offices with personalized alternative investment education, insights, and data analytics NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform, today announced CAIS IQ is supporting independent broker dealers and home offices through its membership and sponsorship of two leading trade associations: the Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA) […]

TigerWit Expands Global Services with Opening of Botswana Office

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Affiliates–TigerWit, a leading financial services provider, announces plans to open offices in Southern Africa in the Republic of Botswana. TigerWit plans to open its sales and customer service centre in the Republic of Botswana to expand its presence and education in the region due to the growing demand. The company is planning to expand […]