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ICE and ADP Introduce Workforce Demographics Data for Municipal Bond Investors

Provide deeper insights into U.S. Municipal Bond issuers ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, and ADP (NASDAQ: ADP), a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, today announced the launch of a new data service that helps investors better […]

Progressive Leasing Launches ProgCentral, a New Lease-to-Own Experience for Merchants

ProgCentral offers retailers increased self-management capabilities alongside added functionality and security SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$PRG—Progressive Leasing, a leading provider of e-commerce, app-based, and in-store lease-to-own solutions owned by fintech holding company PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), has launched ProgCentral, a new retailer management platform that allows merchants to easily manage every aspect of their lease-to-own business […]

Live Oak Bank’s Vision to Change the Infrastructure of Banking Begins with Successful Conversion to Finxact Core

WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Live Oak Bancshares (Live Oak) announced today it successfully converted Live Oak Bank deposit customers from its legacy core system to the Finxact cloud-based core. The conversion of more than 60,000 customer accounts, the largest conversion Finxact has made to date, is a major milestone in converting […]

Howard University Names JPMorgan Chase Its Primary Bank, Expanding Relationship to Drive Economic Empowerment for Students

Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick and Howard students meet with JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon during a visit to Howard’s campus. WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Tuesday, Howard University and JPMorgan Chase announced an expanded relationship making JPMorgan Chase the University’s primary operating bank. This move brings together […]

Nuvei Acquires Paymentez, Continues Latin American Market Expansion

MONTREAL, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” and “the Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced the acquisition of Paymentez LLC (“Paymentez”), a leading payment solution provider in Latin America. Founded in 2011, Paymentez provides a breadth of payment solutions to merchants and financial […]

Yugabyte’s Distributed SQL Database and Support For Large-Scale Cloud-Native Resilience Seals The Deal For Global Payments Leader WorldRemit

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yugabyte, the leader in open source distributed SQL databases has announced a new EMEA customer win, with global digital money transfer service leader WorldRemit. The London-based payments firm has agreed to take a software subscription for Yugabyte’s high-performance distributed SQL database, in addition to full global 24×7 support. Yugabyte will now help this fast-growing […]

Proxymity Appoints Sir Kenneth Olisa as Chairman

Sir Kenneth Olisa, Chairman of The Board, Proxymity Sir Kenneth Olisa, Chairman of The Board, Proxymity LONDON, England, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Proxymity, the digital investor communication platform backed by a consortium of the world’s largest issuer and investor services firms, has announced the appointment of trailblazing business leader Sir Kenneth Olisa as […]

Juniper Research: Global Digital Ticketing Transaction Volumes to Exceed 33 Billion in 2023; Beating Pre-COVID Levels

BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digitalticketing–A new study from Juniper Research has found that global digital ticketing transaction volumes will exceed 33.8 billion in 2023, from just 20.8 billion in 2021; surpassing pre-COVID levels for the first time. The research found that this 62% growth will be driven by a resurgence in travel, as well as the recovery […]

Virecar.com – Secure payment for your used car

Paris, Sept. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virecar offers a new secure and instant payment solution to protect against scams when paying for a used car. Virecar is the alternative to a cashier’s check for secure payment between individuals. Finally, there is an alternative to the cashier’s check to buy and sell a used car, […]

Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. Announces Retirement of Director Mary E. McDonald

DUNMORE, Pa., Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC) (“Fidelity”), the parent bank holding company of The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank (“Fidelity Bank”), a Pennsylvania state-chartered, FDIC-insured community bank and trust company headquartered in Dunmore, PA, announces the retirement of Mary E. McDonald, Assistant Secretary, as a […]

Red River Bank’s Banking Centers Open in Areas Impacted by Hurricane Ida

ALEXANDRIA, La., Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — All Red River Bank banking centers impacted by Hurricane Ida have resumed full operations as of today, Friday, September 3, 2021, five days after the storm made landfall. The company’s banking centers in affected areas began opening as early as Tuesday, August 31 – ensuring service to […]

Top Five U.S. Bank Accelerates Hardware Order to Fast-Track Deployment of Intellicheck’s In-Branch Identity Verification Platform

Expanded Use Case Verifying IDs and Passports Averts Identity Theft and Fraud MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bank–A top five U.S. bank has accelerated its purchase of hardware through Intellicheck, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDN) to advance the newest deployment of Intellicheck’s identity verification platform at bank branches nationwide. The third quarter delivery of the previously announced $1.3 million hardware […]

Global Alternative Payment Methods Report 2021: BNPL Solution Accelerated in 2020, was Predominantly Online

Dublin, Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Alternative Payment Methods 2021 Post COVID-19” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. ‘Global Alternative Payment Methods 2021 Post COVID-19’ provides insights into the current state and future trends of the alternative payment market in the world. Among other findings, the publication reveals that the top […]

Global Cross-Border Payments and Remittance Services Report 2021-2026: Future Growth Potential to be Accelerated by Digital Transformation in Distribution Channel and Settlement

Dublin, Sept. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Cross-Border Payments and Remittance Services Growth Opportunities” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The proliferation of the digital platform will encourage customers to move to online transactions. Global remittance and cross-border payments’ transaction value is expected to grow from $37.15 trillion in 2020 to $39.9 […]

Loud and Proud, Silicon Valley Style

The streets of Downtown San Jose light up this year with the colors, names and faces of the Silicon Valley Pride Parade SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As a sponsor for the Silicon Valley Pride Parade & Festival, the Meriwest Credit Union team was out in full force along with Laurie […]

OppFi Applauds Recent Federal Court Decision to Grant CFPB’s Motion for Summary Judgment in CFSA’s Challenge to CFPB’s Small Dollar Rule

Decision provides clarity and further supports the need for common sense consumer protection guidance that also protects credit access for millions of everyday consumers CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$OPFI–OppFi Inc. (NYSE: OPFI) (“OppFi”), a leading financial technology platform that powers banks to help everyday consumers gain access to credit, applauds the recent decision by the federal district court […]

Zafin Applauds U.S. Financial Regulators For Detailing Fintech Partnership Recommendations

Guide Identifies Six Key Pillars of Due Diligence for Evaluating Potential Fintech Partners NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zafin, the world’s leading SaaS product and pricing platform for the next generation of banking, today issued a statement of commendation for the U.S. Federal Reserve System, the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., and the U.S. […]

TORG – A Hugely Successful Cryptocurrency Starts Building Its Institutional Capacity

World’s first utilimeme gets ready for global expansion DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CoinPayments–TORG Foundation, the force behind the launch of world’s first utilimeme based cryptocurrency TORG has announced that it will now be focussing its efforts towards the development of this revolutionary cryptocurrencies’ institutional capacity. This includes but not limited to making integrations and collaborations […]

Mbanq CUSO Pioneers Credit Union-as-a-Service

Credit Union-as-a-Service (CUaaS) is launched by Mbanq CUSO to provide all-inclusive technology, operations and compliance solutions for Credit Unions. SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CUaaS–Mbanq CUSO innovates CUaaS, a new end-to-end business model, to launch and operate the Credit Union of the future as a comprehensive service. CUaaS differentiates itself by providing a deep, coordinated package of technology, […]

Ushur Forms AI Research Group to Power the Future of Customer Experience Automation

Ushur AI Lab aims to simplify customer engagement technology for enterprises and business users SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ushur, the leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA), today announced the launch of Ushur AI Lab, a research group dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing issues in natural language […]

Rentable Selects Salisbury Bank and Trust as its First Banking Relationship for Automated Security Deposit Solution

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rentable is a Boston-based financial technology company that provides fast, secure, and compliant solutions to property managers and landlords for their handling of security deposits. Rentable clients reduce the burdensome tasks associated with collecting, administering and returning security deposits through a seamless front and back-end platform, with Salisbury Bank holding these deposits. Rentable’s innovative […]

IQST – IQSTEL Board Approves OTCQX Application To Move Company Closer To Nasdaq Uplisting

New York, NY, Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQB: IQST) today announced its Independent Board of Directors has instructed management to apply for OTCQX. The OTCQX application is part of iQSTEL’s overall strategy to uplist to Nasdaq. Management and the Independent Board of Directors view the OTCQX certification as an important exercise […]

DocFox Partners with ModusBox to Create a Fully Automated Business Onboarding Experience for Community Banks and Credit Unions

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking–ModusBox is pleased to announce its partnership with DocFox – the SaaS-based automated business onboarding tool for financial institutions. The two companies provide a powerful solution that enables banks and credit unions to unlock access to banking core data and rapidly onboard any new business. DocFox provides a white-labeled, paperless experience that handles document […]

Majesco Announces Launch of Insight Driven Underwriting Workbench – Majesco Digital Underwriter360 for P&C

Provides a next-generation software as a service (SaaS) digital underwriting platform to transform business outcomes MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced the launch of Majesco Digital Underwriter360 for P&C, a next-gen insight driven underwriting workbench for commercial and specialty lines. Majesco Digital Underwiter360, powered […]

YouHodler Integrates Fireblocks To Secure Its Crypto Transactions

Lausanne, Switzerland, Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (via Blockchain Wire) YouHodler, a fintech platform that helps people access the benefits of the crypto economy, has integrated with Fireblocks, a digital asset custody, transfer and settlement platform. Under the partnership, YouHodler will leverage Fireblocks for crypto transactions management and integrations with a number of protocols, including Polkadot, […]

Scarlet™, a New Bank Account and Debit Mastercard®, Launches Exclusively at Walgreens, Promotes a Path to Financial Health, Earns Rewards on Purchases at Walgreens and Beyond

Provided by InComm Payments, powered by the Mastercard network and issued by MetaBank®, Scarlet aims to make financial wellness more convenient and accessible DEERFIELD, Ill. & ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walgreens and InComm Payments™, a leading global payments technology company, today announced the launch of Scarlet1, a bank account and debit card powered by Mastercard and issued by […]

CAIS Welcomes Monroe Capital to SALT NY Alternative Investments Track

CAIS Platform manager Monroe Capital to provide insights during CAIS’ exclusive alts track at SALT NY NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform, today announced that Monroe Capital (“Monroe”) will be participating in the CAIS Alternative Investments Track at SALT NY. Monroe Capital is a boutique asset management firm specializing in private credit markets […]

Green Dot® Invests in Research Initiative to Advance Financial Security and Inclusion of Gig Workers

Research collaboration, led by nonprofit Commonwealth, to focus on improving income sufficiency and stability for lower-income Black, Latinx and female gig workers PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking–Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) today announced it is investing in a new research initiative led by national nonprofit Commonwealth aimed at addressing the financial insecurity of the fast-growing non-traditional workforce. […]

Ackroo Announces Results of Annual General Meeting

Ackroo Shareholders Approve all Matters Presented at AGM HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 02, 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, announces that all of the nominees proposed as directors and listed in the Company’s management proxy circular for 2021 […]

OKEx accelerates NFT adoption with DeFi Hub, NFT Marketplace

OKEx continues its commitment to the advancement of the crypto industry and decentralized finance with the launch of DeFi Hub VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKEx (www.okex.com), a leading global cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchange, today announced the launch of a decentralized digital asset ecosystem, DeFi Hub. The platform currently features two […]

Stronghold Launches Rewards Program for Technology Partners and Business Customers to Enhance Payment Infrastructure Loyalty

StrongholdNET Aligns Network Use and Growth with Increased Overall Health of the Ecosystem SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$SHx #fintech–Stronghold, a payments and financial infrastructure company, has launched a new program to reward early network members, including select technology partners and business customers. StrongholdNET, Stronghold’s proprietary payments network, spans old and new rails to enable interoperability between legacy […]

Nuvei Completes Acquisition of Simplex

MONTREAL, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” and “the Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of SimplexCC Ltd. (“Simplex”).  Simplex, through its proprietary fraud and risk management tools which are backed by proven artificial intelligence (AI) […]

Flywire to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

BOSTON, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW)(“Flywire” or “the Company”) a global payments-enablement and software company, today announced that management will be participating in the following virtual investor conferences: On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Company will host a fireside chat at the Wolfe Research TMT Conference. The discussion will begin […]

nCino Announces Executive Leadership Team Promotions to Further Global Growth Initiatives

Josh Glover named President & Chief Revenue Officer Greg Orenstein named Chief Corporate Development & Strategy Officer Trisha Price named Chief Innovation Officer Josh Marcy named Executive Vice President, Product Management Dory Weiss named Executive Vice President, Engineering April Rieger named Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]

Wells Fargo Selects nCino to Enhance Commercial Banking Lending

Financial services leader with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets will implement the nCino Bank Operating System® to digitally streamline operations WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced that Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: […]

Dock Becomes Fully Integrated Platform for Digital Payments and Banking-as-a-Service Markets

Brazil-based fintech now spans the entire digital payments and banking chain, absorbing Conductor and Muxi brands SÃO PAULO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dock, an innovator in financial technology solutions, has become one of the first companies in Latin America to offer a complete technology portfolio for the digital payments and banking-as-a-service markets and is absorbing its sister brands Conductor […]

Groundswell Launches Platform Seeking to Revolutionize Corporate Philanthropy

Founded by a powerhouse trio, Groundswell’s goal is to democratize charitable giving and become a ubiquitous component of employee benefits packages LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Groundswell today announced the upcoming launch of its platform aimed at disrupting charitable giving. Groundswell will revolutionize how companies approach employee compensation and corporate philanthropy by empowering employees with their own personal […]

City National Bank Hires New Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning & Initiatives

Tyler Friedman to oversee critical initiatives, execute company’s strategic plan LOS ANGELES, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — City National Bank announced today that Tyler Friedman has joined the company as executive vice president of Strategic Planning & Initiatives and a member of the Executive Committee. He is based in the company’s Los Angeles headquarters […]

D.A. Davidson & Co. Technology Investment Banking Group Crosses $20 Billion in Technology Transactions Year to Date

Momentum continues on the heels of D.A. Davidson’s completed acquisition of Marlin & Associates — deepening their expertise within the Financial Technology sector NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DADavidsonIB—D.A. Davidson Companies announced today that its middle market technology investment banking group has crossed the $20 billion threshold in transaction volume — advising 35 mid-market technology clients on successful […]

Fairway Divorce Solutions® Announces Partnership with Fintech Rayova

The companies join to streamline divorce mediation service delivery CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fairway Divorce Solutions®, Canada’s leading divorce mediation company, and technology design solution fintech, Rayova, has partnered to streamline product delivery for divorce mediation clients. As a result, Fairway now offers access to an extensive interconnected network of support […]