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Usio Wins Contract to Support New York City Economic Development Corporation Vaccines Incentive Program

Will Provide Prepaid Card and Technology Supporting Mayor’s Program to Give $100 to get COVID-19 Vaccination SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Usio, Inc: (Nasdaq:USIO), a FinTech and integrated electronic payment solutions provider, today announced it was awarded a contract by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to support the mayor’s […]

Stax Adds Credit Card Surcharging Capability to Industry-leading Payment Technology

Stax’s software now provides credit card surcharge option for card-present and card-not-present transactions ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stax by Fattmerchant, the industry’s only complete all-in-one solution for managing everything in the payments ecosystem, announces the addition of credit card surcharging to its already feature-rich technology. With prices of processing fees continuing […]

Flywire Survey: Majority of Americans Want Consumer-Friendly Ways to Pay for Healthcare

84% say there needs to be a more streamlined payment system for healthcare 77% want to pay an unexpected medical expense in installments or under a payment plan Nearly 40% missed a medical bill due to a complex payment system BOSTON, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  An increased reliance on the healthcare industry throughout […]

Cantaloupe, Inc. Acquires Micro-Market Innovator Yoke Payments™

Extends Cantaloupe’s Fully Integrated Seed Markets Platform to Point-of-Sale 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 it has acquired the assets of Delicious Nutritious LLC, dba Yoke […]

Austin Chamber’s Opportunity Austin and Green Dot Corporation Announce Headquarters Relocation for Fintech Pioneer & Digital Bank

Green Dot to establish Austin-based HQ as it grows tech workforce and embraces “Work from Anywhere” model PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech–Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) and Opportunity Austin, the Greater Austin Chamber’s five-county prosperity initiative, today announced plans for the digital bank and financial technology company to relocate its corporate headquarters to Austin, TX. “We are […]

ACI Worldwide Joins the Fuels Institute

As a member of the Institute’s Electric Vehicle Council, ACI to contribute payments insights to rapidly growing EV market MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#aci—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, today announced it has joined the Fuels Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to evaluating issues affecting the vehicles and fuels markets. […]

Neo Financial Establishes a Second Headquarters in Winnipeg

SkipTheDishes Founders return to Winnipeg to build a second headquarters for Neo Financial, adding over 300 new technology jobs WINNIPEG, Manitoba–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Neo Financial (Neo), a financial technology company created by two of the co-founders of SkipTheDishes, announced it has acquired new office space in Winnipeg’s Exchange District to build a second headquarters that will […]

Europe’s Leading Information Security Analyst Firm Recognizes OneSpan as an Overall Leader for Fraud Reduction Technologies

OneSpan excels in product, innovation and market categories in KuppingerCole’s Leadership Compass for Fraud Reduction Intelligence Platforms CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OneSpan™ (NASDAQ: OSPN), the global leader in digital banking security and e-signatures, today announced that it has been named an Overall Leader in the KuppingerCole report Leadership Compass for Fraud Reduction Intelligence Platforms. The report ranks OneSpan […]

Nexa Equity Announces Majority Growth Investment in AutoReturn, Leading Towing and Parking Enforcement Platform

Investment will accelerate adoption of AutoReturn’s technology in the U.S., further expand international presence and provide capital for M&A SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nexa Equity LLC, a private equity firm focused on rapidly scaling lower middle market software and fintech businesses, today announced that it has made a majority growth investment in AutoReturn, a leading provider of […]

OneBlinc Launches New OneBlinc Debit Mastercard to Offer Fair Financing Products for Underserved Customers

New checking and debit features offer more options, better financial planning tools as part of nationwide expansion MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OneBlinc announced today the launch of its new debit card, powered by the Mastercard network, which offers fair financing options to the over 22% of U.S. households that are unbanked or underbanked – according to a report […]

Global BFSI Security Markets Report 2021-2030: Opportunities in Transformation to Digital Banking, User Experience at Retail Locations, Advanced Data Analytics & Securing Human-Cyber Touch Points

Dublin, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global BFSI Security Growth Opportunities” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This study examines opportunities for physical security (surveillance, command and control, communication equipment, and screening and detection), cybersecurity (firewalls, antivirus protection, active network detection solutions, and data analytics and storage), and converged security (access control […]

Crypto Firm BCB Group Implements Robust AML Compliance Technology With Napier

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RegTech company and provider of advanced anti-financial crime compliance solutions, Napier, has announced that its sophisticated AI-enhanced technology has been chosen by BCB Group, a crypto-dedicated provider of payments, business accounts and trading services for the digital asset economy. BCB Group will use Napier’s Transaction Screening and Transaction Monitoring tools to flag any suspicious […]

Logiq Reports Q2 2021 Results; Revenue Up 3% Sequentially to $8.3 Million, with Gross Margin at Record 29.5%

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Logiq, Inc. (NEO: LGIQ) (OTCQX: LGIQ), a global provider of award-winning e-commerce and fintech solutions, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. The company will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time today to discuss the results (see dial-in information below). Q2 […]

AI Technology Startup Data Safeguard Tackles Data Privacy Compliance and Synthetic Fraud Threat

Data Safeguard uses AI and ML technology to address data privacy and synthetic fraud for financial, healthcare, retail and technology corporations SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Data Safeguard, Inc. has officially launched to enable corporations in the financial, healthcare, retail and technology industries prevent financial losses and adhere to data privacy […]

RJD Green Inc. Subsidiary IOSoft Announces the Successful Integration of New Products for Market

TULSA, OK, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — RJD Green Inc. (OTCPK: RJDG) announced their subsidiary, IOSoft Inc., has completed the integration of three software platforms that enhance and complement their leading-edge payment systems for the healthcare sector. IOSoft management stated the successful integration of three software platforms and IOSoft’s current offerings of leading […]

Weatherford Capital Announces $355 Million First Fund

Firm’s Fund I closes well above target TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Weatherford Capital, a leading private investment firm, announced today it has closed Weatherford Capital Fund I. The Fund closed oversubscribed with $355 million in commitments from a diverse group of investors who share our vision that together we can accomplish more, making a positive impact on […]

Net Element Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) (“Net Element” or the “Company”), a global technology and value-added solutions group that supports electronic payments acceptance in a multichannel environment including point-of-sale (“POS”), e-commerce and mobile devices, today reports its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. […]

OppFi Releases Inaugural Social Impact Report

Report demonstrates how OppFi is furthering credit access and improving financial health for everyday consumers CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$OPFI #FinancialInclusion–OppFi Inc. (NYSE: OPFI) today released its 2020 Social Impact Report as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to measure the financial impact of products and services on the OppFi platform. This inaugural report showcases 2020 data outlining […]

EMTECH and Global InfoSwift Consulting (GIC) Partner to Provide Capacity Building on CBDC, Regulatory Sandbox and Open Banking for Nigerian Financial Regulators and Financial Services Providers

EMTECH and GIC ‘Capacity Building Program’ partnership will drive innovation and collaboration in the Nigerian financial services regulatory environment NEW YORK & LAGOS, Nigeria–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bitcoin–EMTECH, a Fintech for Central Banks, and Global InfoSwift (GIC) today announced a new Nigeria-based partnership to deliver capacity building in three core and interrelated areas: Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), […]

BOSS Revolution Offers No-Fee Money Transfers and Special Calling Rates to Haiti After Destructive Earthquake

Newark, NJ, Aug. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOSS Revolution, the international money remittance and calling service of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), today announced that it was providing no-fee money transfers and reduced calling rates to Haiti after a devastating earthquake struck the Caribbean nation on Saturday. The BOSS Revolution Money no-fee offer applies to […]

Paya Holdings Inc. Announces Commencement of Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Relating to Warrants

ATLANTA, Aug. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paya Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYA) (“Paya” or the “Company”) today announced that it has commenced an exchange offer (the “Offer”) and consent solicitation (the “Consent Solicitation”) relating to its outstanding public warrants and private placement warrants (collectively, the “warrants”) to purchase shares of common stock, par value $0.001 […]

Razer Launches Cortex Instant Games – A Tournament Platform With Hundreds of Casual Games for Mobile Devices and PC

More than 100 games will be available at launch, including an exclusive Instant Game featuring Sneki Snek, Razer’s fan-favorite sustainability mascot. Gamers can compete in a range of free-play tournaments for a chance to win Razer Silver. IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#mobile–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), today announced the […]

Simmons Receives Federal Reserve Approval for Pending Acquisitions of Landmark Community Bank and Triumph Bancshares, Inc.

PINE BLUFF, Ark., Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (the “Company” or “Simmons”) announced today that the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (“Federal Reserve”) has approved Simmons Bank’s applications for its proposed acquisitions of Landmark Community Bank (“Landmark”) based in Collierville, Tennessee, and Triumph Bank, the bank subsidiary […]

GreenBox Provides Update as to First Record Date of Special Dividend Series

SAN DIEGO, CA , Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GreenBox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX) (“GreenBox” or the “Company”), an emerging financial technology company leveraging proprietary blockchain security to build customized payment solutions today issued an update to its previously announced plans to implement a special dividend series based on the public offering of a spinoff […]

Western Union Business Solutions to be Renamed Convera at Acquisition Closing

Fintech veteran Patrick Gauthier joins as future CEO along with additional senior executives Launch of Convera follows announced acquisition of B2B payments and foreign exchange solutions division of Western Union for $910 million by Goldfinch Partners and The Baupost Group SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Patrick Gauthier, who most recently served as Head of Amazon Pay, was today announced […]

Veriti’s Direct Indexing Solution Approaches One Billion in Assets Under Management in Less Than 3 Years

Direct indexing platform, launched in 2018, delivers innovative, tech-forward portfolio management with robust analytics and optimization capabilities BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DirectIndexing—Veriti Management LLC (Veriti), a direct indexing asset management and financial technology company, is pleased to announce that it has crossed $900,000,000 in assets under management (AUM) earlier this summer. At the same time during the first […]

Veridian Credit Union Partners With Alacriti for Real-Time Payments and Fedwire Modernization

PISCATAWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digitalexperiences—Veridian Credit Union, a full-service financial cooperative with $5.5 billion in assets and more than 260,000 members, has selected Alacriti, an innovator in cloud-based payments and money movement services, as the platform provider that Veridian will use to enable real-time payments over The Clearing House’s (TCH) RTP® network and to accelerate their Fedwire […]

Feedzai Among the Top Three Ranked Vendors in the Strategy Category in Enterprise Fraud Management Report by Independent Research Firm

Feedzai received highest score possible in 12 criteria, including model building, rules-based risk scoring and alerting, data integration, and segmentation and behavioral profiles  SAN MATEO, Calif. and LISBON, Portugal, Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Feedzai, the world’s leading cloud-based financial risk management platform, announced that it has been recognized as a Strong Performer in […]

SmartHop and Parade Expand Integration to Democratize Digital Brokerage Access

With bi-directional integration, digitally enabled brokers using Parade can interface directly with carriers, SmartHop owner-operators gain access to more high-quality loads MIAMI & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SmartHop, the total dispatch solution that enables businesses to truck smarter not harder, and Parade, the leader in capacity management, today announced an expansion of their partnership that offers direct […]

LifeSaver Mobile Receives Zebra Technologies ISV Partner Validation

LifeSaver Mobile’s Innovative Fleet Safety Solution Has Been Validated at Zebra’s Solutions Center to Help Improve Driver Safety SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DistractedDriving—LifeSaver Mobile today announced it has successfully completed Zebra Technologies’ Validated Program for its innovative fleet safety solution. This designation indicates to customers and partners that LifeSaver Mobile, a Zebra PartnerConnect Registered Independent Software […]

HSB Sponsors IoT Lab at University of Hartford

IoT lab located within a new advanced engineering building UHart students will train with sensors and connectivity HSB gift encourages students to pursue careers in technology “Preparing for the Jobs and Challenges of the Future” HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#IoT–HSB, a specialty insurer and provider of technology services, will sponsor an Internet of Things (IoT) laboratory within […]

Givinga Partners with PlanSource to Offer Charitable Giving Capabilities through Leading Benefits Platform

The partnership provides employer groups of all sizes access to Givinga’s Philantech cloud technology, unleashing the power of modern philanthropic giving in the workplace BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Philantech—Givinga announced today a partnership with PlanSource, a leading provider of cloud-based benefits administration technology, to offer HR teams a wide range of charitable giving capabilities for their employees. As […]

Latin America Online Payment Methods Report 2021: Current State and Future Trends Post COVID-19

Dublin, Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Latin America Online Payment Methods 2021 Post COVID-19” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The report provides insights into the current state and future trends of online payment market in Latin America. Among other findings, the publication reveals that in Latin America, a smartphone was the […]

Global Money Management Service Provider Blackcatcard is Launching Its Services in the European Market

GZIRA, Malta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blackcatcard is a money management service created with the goal of providing a state-of-the-art payments’ product for a global audience, without the limitation of jurisdictions. The platform offers digital and physical Mastercard payment cards that can be accepted at any ATM or payment terminal that works with Mastercard. Each card is tied to […]

Root, Inc. Announces 2021 Second Quarter Results

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), the parent company of Root Insurance Company, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Root’s second quarter financial results and management commentary can be found by accessing the shareholder letter posted to the company’s investor relations website at ir.joinroot.com. […]

Carvana and Root, Inc. Exclusively Partner to Develop Industry-First Integrated Auto Insurance Solutions for Carvana Customers

Carvana to invest approximately $126 million in leading insurtech Root, Inc. PHOENIX & COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, and Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), the parent company of Root Insurance Company (“Root”), the leading insurtech carrier, today announced an exclusive partnership to develop integrated auto insurance […]

Two Leading Insurtech Companies for In-Home Care and Caregiver Support Partner To Provide A Comprehensive Aging-In-Place Program

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#informalcaregiver—The Helper Bees (THB), an industry-leading insurtech company providing the largest payers of home care with the nation’s most comprehensive aging-in-place platform, today announced a newly founded partnership with TCARE. TCARE is the only evidence-based, CMS-approved and ACL-accredited solution to prevent informal caregiver burnout. According to a 2020 report from AARP, there are […]

FHLBank Indianapolis Accepting Member eNotes for Advantage MPP, Collateral Pledging

Offers Additional Flexibility to Members Pursuing eNotes Technology INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Federal Home Loan Bank Indianapolis members can now sell mortgage loans secured with eNotes through the Advantage Mortgage Purchase Program (Advantage MPP). In addition, members can now pledge eNotes as collateral when accessing the bank’s credit products. “We’re excited to […]

Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation Announces Cash Dividend

ALTAVISTA, Va., Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation (“Pinnacle” or the “Company”) (OTCQX: PPBN), the one-bank holding company for First National Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per share on August 10, 2021, payable September 3, 2021, to shareholders of record as […]

Majic Provides Shareholders Update

Houston, Texas, Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Majic Wheels, Corp. (OTC Pink: MJWL) (“Majic” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, that is positioning itself as a player in the disruptive industries of fintech and software development by means of acquisitions, announces shareholder update and upcoming developments. Since taking the helm this year, new management […]