NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The New York Stock Exchange, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, announced that ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: SFBS) has completed its listing transfer and will begin trading today as an NYSE-listed company. ServisFirst Bancshares, one of the country’s leading regional […]
ATLANTA, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paya Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYA) (“Paya” or the “Company”), a leading provider of integrated payment and commerce solutions, today announced the pricing of a seven-year, $250 million senior secured term loan and a five-year, $45 million senior secured revolving credit facility. The term loan will be issued at […]
TULSA, Okla., HOUSTON & ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP), Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) and Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) today announced the establishment of a new futures contract for the physical delivery of crude oil in the Houston area. The Midland WTI American Gulf Coast contract (ICE: HOU) is being launched […]
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ezbob Ltd., an innovator in customer acquisition technology for financial services, today announced the introduction of a new modular SaaS platform that addresses key trends in the sector. The company’s Ezbob Express™, focuses on three important needs: offering financial service providers the flexibility of filling gaps in their digital transformation strategies, enabling them to […]
Joint venture to enable delivery of unique merchant acquiring solutions in the German market Joint venture to combine Clover payment acceptance solution with Deutsche Bank’s integrated banking services Processing of payment acceptance for several thousand Deutsche Bank clients from the start FRANKFURT–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest bank, together with Fiserv, a leading global provider of […]
LIMASSOL, Cyprus–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#forexbroker–Fxview, Cyprus based forex and CFDs financial services company, announced today that it has set up an offshore subsidiary in St Vincent & The Grenadines. Until now, Fxview has been operating with its EU licenses from Cyprus. Charlgate SVG LLC, their locally incorporated arm will ensure the expansion of products and services on […]
BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digitalidentityverification–A new study from Juniper Research has found spending on digital identity verification by businesses will reach $16.7 billion in 2026, from $9.4 billion in 2021. Digital identity verification is where identity is checked using digitally verifiable elements, such as selfie scans, address checks and knowledge-based authentication. This 77% growth will be fuelled […]
SHREVEPORT, La., June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home Federal Bank (“HFB”), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (NASDAQ: HFBL), today announced plans to break ground on a new location in West Shreveport. The new Huntington branch will be located at 6903 Pines Road, just south of I-20. The new Pines […]
Program is open to minority-owned businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced that minority-owned small businesses in Texas and Oklahoma can apply for grants, professional resources and technology as part of the Fiserv Back2Business program, intended to […]
Dallas, Texas, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — World Series of Golf, Inc. (OTC Pink: WSGF) (“WSGF”) has launched a Peer to Peer (P2P), Fintech, Alternative Short-Term Rental Purchase Finance Application (App), called Vaycaychella. The Vaycaychella App currently includes the listing of 10 target new properties in Cuba to restore and make short-term vacation rental […]
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#elearning—CYPHER LEARNING, a leading provider of learning management systems (“LMS”) for enterprises and educational institutions, announced today that it has raised a $40 million growth equity round from Invictus Growth Partners (“Invictus”), marking its first outside financing. The investment will be used to accelerate the sales, marketing, and development of its cutting-edge learning […]
DUNMORE, Pa., June 17, 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, announced today that the shareholders of Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (“Landmark”) have overwhelmingly […]
Veteran advisor led private banking in Los Angeles region LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — City National Bank announced today that Abel Montañez has joined the company as executive vice president and head of Private Banking, effective June 15, 2021. He is also a member of City National’s Executive Committee and reports to […]
MONTREAL, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced that prior to the open of trading on Monday, June 21, 2021 it will be added as a member of the S&P/TSX Composite Index. The S&P/TSX Composite is […]
Five Star Bank Cuts the Ribbon on Newest Branch Elmwood Crossing Branch in the Buffalo, NY Elmwood Village Neighborhood BUFFALO, N.Y., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five Star Bank officially cut the ribbon today on its newest full-service bank branch located at 451 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. This location is one of two new […]
Advisor tech gets a behavioral boost, embedding the science of psychology into everyday workflows and tools OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–To bridge the ‘behavior gap’ and improve investor outcomes, Orion Advisor Solutions is embedding behavioral finance into its award-winning wealthtech platform. Orion will infuse academic research and behavioral psychology into the technology advisors use every day, including […]
UNCLE Credit Union Board of Directors Pictured from left to right: Lee Neely, Bob Corey, Neda Gray, Hugh Bussell, Robin Morris, Chung Bothwell, John Freeman, John Stein, Mila Shapovalov, Clay Smith, Peter Goldstein UNCLE Credit Union re-elected Chung Bothwell as Board Chairman for the 2021-2022 term. Chung Bothwell, UNCLE Credit Union Board Chairman LIVERMORE, Calif., […]
SAN JOSE, Calif. & HYDERABAD, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Exceptionalleaders–Analytics Insight has named ‘The 10 Most Influential Women in Technology 2021’ in its June magazine issue. The issue is the tenth volume focusing on disruptive women leaders who have achieved remarkable success by making a significant breakthrough in the world of technology. The magazine issue recognizes ten influential […]
Through its Australian subsidiary, Genesis has reached an agreement to divest its mortgage brokering business — Interactive Mortgage and Finance Pty Ltd (IMF), to provide surplus capital to acquire complementary companies in wealth management, digital assets, and financial brokerage. Irvine, CA, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FDCTech, Inc. (“FDC” or the “Company,” OTCQB: FDCT), […]
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) (“Net1” “we” or the “Company”) today announced that its Chairman, Jabu Mabuza, passed away on June 16, 2021. We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Jabu Mabuza and extend our condolences to his […]
Paxos Settlement Service is a faster and more efficient way to settle stock trades LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Blockchain—Wedbush Securities, one of the nation’s leading independent financial services providers, is pleased to announce it has joined the Paxos Settlement Service, the blockchain stock settlement network powered by Paxos Trust Company. Paxos is the first regulated blockchain infrastructure […]
Argyle Enables Businesses to Streamline Underwriting, Eliminate Fraud, and Make Funding Decisions Instantly NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech—Argyle, a leading employment data platform that provides companies access to user-permissioned employment records in real time, today announced it has joined Visa Fintech Partner Connect, a program designed to help Visa’s issuing clients quickly connect with a vetted and […]
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Universal and streamlined shopping app nate raised $38M in a Series A round of funding led by Renegade Partners, with participation from Forerunner Ventures and existing investors Canaan Partners and Coatue. nate’s Series A comes a year after the fintech raised a Series Seed round, bringing the total equity raised to date to […]
Key facts FIS AML Compliance Hub is the first in a new line of AI-based solutions from FIS for capital markets firms. New solution uses artificial intelligence technology to aggregate and analyze client data across financial crime detection systems such as know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) to improve outcomes. The FIS AML […]
ING to review strategic options for its Retail Banking business in France ING announced today that it is conducting a strategic review of its Retail Banking business in France. The review is focused solely on the Retail Banking business and not on ING’s Wholesale Banking activities in France. ING has been active in the […]
Combined Solution Will Set the Industry Standard for Climate Analytics Integration of Baringa’s Climate Change Scenario Model Will Enhance BlackRock’s Aladdin Climate to Help Companies Assess Climate Impact LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) and Baringa Partners today announced their entry into a definitive agreement for BlackRock to acquire and integrate Baringa’s industry-leading Climate Change Scenario […]
The new group provides best-in-class solutions across the regulatory value chain and connects regulators and the financial industry across the globe FRANKFURT & DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BearingPoint RegTech (“RegTech”), a leading European provider of innovative regulatory, risk, and supervisory technology solutions, has signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Vizor Software (“Vizor”). Vizor is a global leader […]
BATON ROUGE, La., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Investar Holding Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq:ISTR), the holding company of Investar Bank, National Association (the “Bank”), declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share to holders of Investar Holding Corporation common stock. The dividend is payable on July 31, 2021 to shareholders of record as […]
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ameritrade–SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME): The European Union PSD2 banking directive will force banks to adopt two (2) factor authentication for credit and debit card transactions. The EU, PSD2 directive is designed to afford greater protection for consumers using their credit and debit cards online and offline. It comes into effect as of March […]
The industry’s premier risk alignment and portfolio analytics platform seamlessly supplies position level account data to RightCapital’s dynamic financial plans. AUBURN, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AaronKlein—Riskalyze, the company that serves tens of thousands of financial advisors with risk alignment and portfolio analytics, and RightCapital, the next-generation financial planning tool that provides advisors with the ability to create custom, […]
Susan R. Holliday Chair of the Board of Directors of Financial Institutions, Inc. – Don Boswell, Dawn Burlew, and Kim VanGelder Appointed to Key Leadership Positions – New Directors Riveros and Zupan Elected to the Board WARSAW, N.Y., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISI) (the “Company” or “we”), parent company of […]
Acquisition accelerates business innovation and enhances customer experience with new data and analytics business unit MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions platforms, today announced that it completed the acquisition of Utilant LLC, a U.S. based InsurTech company providing the industry leading survey management SaaS product suite for Loss Control and […]
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—CLARA Analytics (“CLARA”), the leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the commercial insurance industry, today announced that Heather H. Wilson has been named as Chief Executive Officer. The CLARA Board of Directors selected Wilson based on her long track record of outstanding leadership in insurance and various global industries, including […]
DALLAS, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On June 15, 2021 the North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. (OTCBB: NODB) Board of Directors declared a $0.25 per share dividend. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of July 2, 2021 and will be paid on July 9, 2021. North Dallas Bank & Trust […]
Southwestern Ontario’s largest credit union launches Yooli, an app built on MX’s award-winning data enhancement and financial health tools Introducing Yooli Southwestern Ontario, and LEHI, Utah, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Libro Credit Union, the largest credit union in southwestern Ontario, announced it has launched a new money management app, Yooli, designed to help […]
Firm offers a lifeline to those clinging on to the DTCC’s soon-to-be-decommissioned OASYS by removing set-up and implementation fees WEST CHESTER, Penn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DTCC—STP Investment Services, a comprehensive provider of front, middle and back-office operational services and fintech solutions, is offering investment managers who utilize the DTCC OASYS platform a migration to the STP settlements services […]
Extends Emburse Pay suite of global payments capabilities; integrated solution eliminates manual check runs, reduces payments errors, and optimizes spend LOS ANGELES & PORTLAND, Maine–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Emburse, a global leader in expense management and accounts payable automation, announces the launch of Emburse Pay – B2B Payments, delivering strategic spend management for corporate accounts payable teams. Emburse […]
TULSA, OK, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — RJD Green Inc. (OTCPK: RJDG) announced their subsidiary, IOSoft Inc., has acquired a healthcare software platform, MedSwift, to provide superior solutions in logistics, communications and data storage and requires minimal set up and training. IOSoft management stated they are adding an additional synergistic software platform to […]
Republic will deliver effortless, multi-channel experiences for consumers and businesses BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced Republic Bank (NASDAQ: FRBK) has selected Fiserv as its new strategic technology partner for core processing, payments and digital solutions. Ranked as America’s #1 Bank for Service by […]
Significant customer momentum underscores movement away from expensive, slow and static analytics solutions towards highly-scalable, cost-effective, and interactive analytics solutions BURLINGAME, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#funding–Imply, the pioneer of Analytics-in-Motion, and founded by the original creators of Apache Druid, today announced the closing of a $70 million Series C led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from Tiger […]
