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While Many U.S. Credit Card Issuers Struggle to Meet Evolving Customer Expectations, Some Bright Spots Exist, J.D. Power Finds

American Express Ranks Highest in Overall Customer Satisfaction among National Credit Card Issuers; First-Time Study Entrant Goldman Sachs Ranks Highest among Midsize Issuers TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Increased financial stress, lack of responsiveness and misaligned terms and rewards have created a recipe for declining customer satisfaction with credit card issuers. According to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. […]

AmerisourceBergen Adds FirstView Financial to its Suite of Manufacturer Solutions

Addition of FirstView positions AmerisourceBergen to meet the increased demand for patient support and healthcare solutions as waves of specialty products enter the market CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AmerisourceBergen, a global healthcare company, bolstered its suite of manufacturer solutions through the addition of FirstView Financial (FirstView), a fintech solutions provider that delivers innovative digital payment processing services […]

Adastra and PaymentComponents Partner to Offer Transformative Open Banking and Payments Solutions in Canada and the USA

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Adastra, a leading Global Data & Analytics solutions provider, and PaymentComponents, a global leader in B2B payments and fintech solutions, have entered into a strategic alliance to enable Open Banking and Payments Capabilities in Canada and the USA. Open Banking, a growing global standard in the industry, provides financial institutions open access to customer […]

FinTech Collective Raises $250 Million, Launches Dedicated Digital Assets Strategy

$50 Million Earmarked for Decentralized Finance NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FinTech Collective, a venture capital firm focused on creating the future of financial services by investing across traditional fintech and emerging digital assets, today announced fundraises for its existing early-stage strategy and for its new strategy focused on decentralized finance (DeFi). FinTech Collective raised a combined $250 […]

Simplifya Announces the Appointment of Mercury Payment Systems Inc. and MassPay Incorporated Cofounder Jeffrey B. Katz to Its Board of Directors

Katz Brings 20 Years of POS, Fintech, Technology, Investment and Leadership Expertise to the Regulatory and Operational Compliance Software Company as It Prepares to Launch the Cannabis Industry’s Most Compliant, Cyber-Secure B2B and Retail Consumer Payment Solution DENVER, Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simplifya (“Simplifya” or “the Company”), the leading regulatory and operational compliance […]

WestStar Adopts nCino to Improve Customer Experience

Enforce helps WestStar implement nCino platform to increase speed and simplify loan origination process WILMINGTON, N.C., Aug. 19, 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 $2.5 billion-asset WestStar Bank is now live on the nCino Bank […]

OpenLegacy to Power Standard Chartered Bank Korea’s API Factory

Provides SCB Korea with system APIs from OpenLegacy’s mainframe core banking application Extends SCB Korea’s business-critical core banking functionalities to the Internet banking service PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech—OpenLegacy, a pioneer in digital-driven integration for core legacy systems, has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank Korea (SCB Korea) to provide system APIs from its mainframe core banking application. […]

NASDAQ Congratulates Portfolio Insider: Among The Fastest Growing Fintechs In The U.S.

Portfolio Insider leverages new language models for deep learning AI. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AAVE #ai—NASDAQ congratulated Portfolio Insider on the iconic MarketSite tower’s LED electronic video display in Times Square as among the fastest-growing Fintech companies in America. The hyper growing financial analytics company has democratized access to valuable financial data, delivering nearly anyone the same […]

GBT – Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) Antenna Technology Being Tested

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), is now testing – Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) Antenna Technology for its Infinia long range communication. The NVIS technology is targeted to assist with dead zone coverage. Typical HF radio waves reach very long distances but there […]

Soda Health Launches, Bringing New Technology for Health Care Payments

BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#SDOH–Soda Health, a new company aiming to better align and personalize supplemental benefits with an individual’s health status and outcomes, officially launched today. Lightspeed Venture Partners and Define Ventures recently co-led a $6 million seed funding round, including investment from Qiming Venture Partners USA. Among its core solutions, Soda Health will provide health […]

TigerWit Opens Dubai Office to Provide In-Person Access to Financial Services

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Affiliates–Global Fintech service provider, TigerWit, has today announced the grand opening of the sales and customer service centre in Dubai, UAE. The move to expand their services further in the region comes as they received their licence to serve and cater for individuals and entities looking to add exposure to global […]

DPA delivers solid results despite clear drop in revenue in H1 2021

DPA delivers solid results despite clear drop in revenue in H1 2021 Highlights of first half year: Revenue: 64.4 million euro (H1 2020: 71.4 million) due to a decreasing number of professionals (-11%) Gross profit/gross margin: 21.1 million euro; 33.3% (H1 2020: 20.3 million; 28.4%) Cost base was low in H1 2021 due to an […]

Kearny Financial Corp. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ GS: KRNY) (the “Company”), the holding company of Kearny Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share to stockholders of record as of September 1, 2021, payable on September 15, […]

Flywire to Participate in the Guggenheim Fintech & Software Conference

BOSTON, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW)(“Flywire”) a global payments-enablement and software company, today announced that management will be participating in a virtual fireside chat at the Guggenheim Fintech & Software Conference on August 24, 2021. The discussion will begin at 10:00am ET. The fireside chat will be webcast live from […]

Net1 Appoints Mr. Kuben Pillay as Chairman and Ms. Nonkululeko N. Gobodo as Board Member

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) (“Net1” or the “Company”) today announced that it has appointed Mr. Kuben Pillay as Chairman of the Board of Directors (“Board”) as of August 18, 2021. Mr. Pillay has been a non-executive director since June 2020 and […]

SmartMetric Says the Latest Data Theft From T-Mobile Servers Has Shown the Need to Adopt Live Real-Time Biometrics for Financial Services Including Credit Cards

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ameritrade–SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME), manufacturer of fingerprint biometric secured credit and debit cards, today commented on the T-Mobile data breach. A dark web seller has offered for sale in exchange for bitcoin, 100 million personal records stolen from T-Mobile data systems. The most worrying part of this data theft is the breadth of […]

Boku launches M1ST, the world’s largest mobile payments network

M1ST is the largest mobile payments network in the world, reaching 5.7 billion payment accounts in 90 countries through 330+ mobile payment methods Through M1ST, merchants can quickly and securely accept mobile wallets, real-time payments and carrier billing through a single API integration LONDON, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boku Inc. (AIM: BOKU) today […]

Insurance Technologies Integrates RGAX AURA NEXT Into the FireLight® Sales Platform Enabling Immediate Underwriting Decisions

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#InsurTech–Insurance Technologies, LLC, a provider of sales and regulatory automation solutions for the life and annuities insurance industries, announces that it has partnered with RGAX LLC to integrate AURA NEXT with the FireLight® Sales Platform, delivering automated and accelerated underwriting upfront in the application process for life insurance sales. RGAX’s automated underwriting […]

SpotOn Hits a Home Run with Fan-Focused Tech Stack at Sahlen Field

Leading payments and software provider brings faster service and added convenience to Buffalo Bisons Stadium SpotOn powers Sahlen Field, home of the Buffalo Bisons, with fan-focused technology to bring a better, faster, safer guest experience. BUFFALO, NY, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SpotOn and Be Our Guest introduce streamlined service and contactless payment to […]

Cantaloupe Innovation Summit 2021 Showcases New Products and Services

Unveils Next-Generation Consumer Payment Experiences, Optimized Solutions to Drive Operational Benefits NEW ORLEANS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CTLP #CantaloupeAtNAMA—The NAMA Show 2021 – Cantaloupe, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTLP) (“Cantaloupe” or the “Company”), a digital payments and software services company that provides end-to-end technology solutions for the unattended retail market, today announced the successful outcome of its first ever Innovation Summit, […]

More Than 70% of Hispanic Millennials Providing Financial Support to Family Members – With Many Increasing Their Support During the Pandemic

Bank of America Better Money Habits Research Finds That While Nearly Half of Hispanic Millennials Have Saved Less Than $1,000 During This Time, Many Are Starting Emergency Funds and Taking Steps Toward a More Secure Financial Future CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As Hispanic millennials continue to weather significant financial impacts from the pandemic, nearly three-quarters (72%) are […]

Aite-Novarica Group Announces Winners of the 2021 Digital Wallet Innovation Awards

Aite-Novarica Group, in partnership with the Mobile Payment Conference, recognizes innovative digital wallet providers leveraging best-in-class technology at an awards presentation during this year’s virtual Mobile Payment Conference, MPC 2021. Boston, MA, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aite-Novarica Group has announced the winners of the 2021 Digital Wallet Innovation Awards. The awards, which will […]

Fund That Flip Makes the Inc. 5000 for the 3rd Consecutive Year, Ranking No. 2556

Fintech platform achieves three-year revenue growth of 163% NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Fund That Flip announced it was named to Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row, a ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. A leading residential real estate investing platform, Fund That […]

myPOS Offers SMEs a Free Online Store to Propel Sales in Uncertain Times

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#business–Business owners can now launch their online store effortlessly and only pay when they make a sale, thanks to award-winning fintech myPOS. The new service – called myPOS Online – offers a complete set of features, including pre-designed store templates, hosting, customization, inventory tracking, secure checkout, shipping options, in-store pick up and even tools […]

CSI Launches Registration for TechX

Inaugural product showcase focuses on CSI’s product launches, roadmap PADUCAH, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) (OTCQX: CSVI), a provider of end-to-end fintech and regtech solutions, has launched registration for TechX, to be held Sept. 14-15. The inaugural product showcase will explore CSI’s latest solutions and upcoming product launches and offer a deep dive into its […]

TurnKey Lender Partners with Flinks to Provide the Most Powerful Data Available for Instant Lending Decisions

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TurnKey Lender, an award-winning provider of credit decisioning, lending automation, and risk management software, and Flinks, the industry-leading financial data enrichment and connectivity platform, announce a partnership to equip lenders with real-time, actionable data and AI-driven bank statement analysis. The two companies will bring together Flinks’ ability to connect accounts and enrich data […]

CloudPay Raises $58 Million To Expand Global FinTech and Employee Financial Wellbeing Solutions

Defining The Modern Pay Experience for Global Enterprises and Employees, CloudPay Is The Leading Provider of Unified Payroll and Payment Services NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading global pay provider CloudPay today announced details of its recent funding. The company raised a new $58 million round of capital led by […]

Leading Global Technology Group GLORY to Become Cornerstone Investor in UK-based Shared Bank Branch Innovator OneBanks

Glory invests in OneBanks to acquire a significant minority stake Investment will underpin OneBanks’ ambitions to play a leading role in the delivery of everyday banking services in the UK Javed Anjum to join OneBanks’ Board of Directors as designated representative of Glory Jonathan Hughes to become Executive Chairman of OneBanks BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#accesstocash–GLORY LTD. […]

Nav Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America List for Fifth Consecutive Year

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nav, the simple and intelligent financing platform for small businesses, today was included on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This year’s recognition marks Nav’s fifth consecutive appearance on the Inc. 5000 list. Founded in 2012, Nav has worked with […]

Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. Announces the Opening of a Full-Service Branch in Washingtonville, Ohio

WOOSTER, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX:WAYN), the holding company parent of Wayne Savings Community Bank, is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch in Washingtonville, Ohio located at 795 Main West Street. The full-service branch opened on August 16, 2021. To celebrate, a grand opening event […]

DataArt Appears on the Inc. 5000 — America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#finance—Inc. magazine today revealed that DataArt has been included on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and […]

APOLLO Insurance and LetUs by RentMoola Partner to Offer Canadian Consumers Access to Integrated Digital Insurance

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ToTheMoon–APOLLO Insurance, Canada’s leading online insurance provider, has partnered with LetUs by RentMoola to offer access to immediate digital insurance products that are specifically tailored to the thousands of tenants and landlords who visit their website each month. Launched in 2019, APOLLO Insurance now offers the largest selection of online insurance in […]

Tend Launches an All-in-One Banking Collective App in the US and Mexico

A new kind of personal finance membership empowers people through community, co-creation and rewards AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Tend—Tend, a next-generation personal finance platform committed to making access to financial well-being better for everyone, has officially launched in the U.S. and Mexico. The membership model combines financial technology with social interaction to make accessing, moving and growing […]

LeaseLock Zero Deposit Insurtech Enhances Leasing Funnel Performance for Strata Equity Group

Integrated deposit replacement technology improves lead-to-application, lead-to-lease and closing rates LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LeaseLock, the world’s leading insurtech platform for real estate, today announced 120-day performance results from Strata Equity Group’s deployment of LeaseLock Zero Deposit™ across their nationwide portfolio of more than 20,000 units. Strata is experiencing improved leasing funnel performance by replacing deposits with […]

The FinovateFall Conference Marks Finovate’s Return to In-Person Events

The fintech conference will feature more than 90 global thought leaders and showcase product demos from more than 50 companies NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — FinovateFall returns to New York’s Marriott Marquis Times Square Hotel on Sept. 13-15, 2021. Following a year of remote events, Finovate’s conference series will […]

AffiniPay Recognized for 10th Year as a Fastest-Growing Private Company on Inc. 5000 List

Austin Fintech Leader Achieves Five-Year Revenue Growth of 210 Percent Supporting Payments for Legal, Accounting, Architecture, and Association Professionals AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–For the tenth consecutive year, AffiniPay has been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing, privately held companies in America. Seeing a five-year revenue growth of 210%, AffiniPay continues its […]

Inc. Magazine Names Payrix as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2021

Inc. Magazine Reveals Payrix on Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000 New York, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inc. magazine today revealed that Payrix is on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful […]

Liberty Bank Selects Vena as their Integrated Business Planning Solution Provider

Largest Connecticut-based Community Bank to Leverage Vena for its Complete Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Platform Middletown, Connecticut, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, August 17, 2021            CONTACTS:Adam J. Jeamel, Liberty Bank, 860.638.2997 [email protected] H. Crafa, Liberty Bank, 860.227.9034 [email protected]  (Middletown, Conn. August 17, 2021) Liberty Bank of Middletown, Connecticut announced today […]

ICE Mortgage Technology Enhances Encompass® Platform Enabling Lenders to Stay Ahead of New Industry Rule

Latest Encompass 21.2 Release Supports Updated General Qualified Mortgage (QM) Final Rule 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 solution for mortgage lenders and correspondent investors released additional enhancements to the Encompass® platform. The […]

Nuvei Powers Sports Betting Payments for Carousel Group in the United States

Nuvei enables payments for Carousel Group’s SportsBetting.com web and mobile app, and will support future U.S. expansion initiatives MONTREAL and DENVER, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announces an agreement with Carousel Group, a rapidly-growing privately-held […]