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UNCLE Credit Union Launches Alkami’s Award-Winning Digital Banking Platform

LIVERMORE, Calif., June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UNCLE Credit Union, serving four counties in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Valley, partnered with Alkami Technology, Inc. to deliver a new and enhanced digital banking experience to its 30,000 members. Built for security, speed and extensibility, Alkami’s award-winning digital […]

Orion and HiddenLevers Announce First Post-Acquisition Deal With Cardea Capital

Leading RIA and TAMP chooses HiddenLevers for its approach to risk analysis and recommendation construction OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eager to improve the advisor-client relationship, Cardea Capital (CC)i, a $3 billion, Atlanta-based RIA and turnkey asset management program (TAMP), will use the portfolio stress-testing and risk analytics of HiddenLevers, incorporated within the premier wealthtech platform of Orion […]

Nomination Deadline Approaching for 2021 Finovate Awards

NEW YORK, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NetworkWire — Finovate, a leading fintech event series and digital engagement platform, has announced the nomination deadline for companies looking to take part in the 2021 edition of the Finovate Awards. Now in its third year, the Finovate Awards recognize the companies driving fintech innovation forward […]

“Forgotten” 401(k) Accounts Amount to Nearly $1.35 Trillion of Assets, According to New White Paper from Capitalize

Sum Represents 20% of the $6.7 Trillion Total Assets in 401(k) Plans NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Capitalize, the first independent platform to transfer retirement assets, today released the findings of its newest white paper, The True Cost of Forgotten 401(k) Accounts (2021). The white paper explains how these “forgotten accounts” represent 401(k) savings that have been left […]

BlinkSM by Chubb® & Waffle Team Up to Protect Your Digital Life

Blink’s Cyber Protection will be sold through Waffle, the one-stop shop for all your insurance needs NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–One of the main lessons of the past twelve months is that our digital life is quickly becoming a central pillar of both our professional and personal journeys. BlinkSM by Chubb® and Waffle are teaming up to […]

LaunchPad Café Ltd. Announces Signing of LOI to Combine with Ventana Biotech, Inc. (OTC:VNTA)

LaunchPad Café Ltd. Announces Signing of LOI to Combine with Ventana Biotech, Inc. (OTC:VNTA) LaunchPad Café, Ltd., a specialty finance Company, makes alternative funding available to entrepreneurs who are starting and growing businesses, and to those who have investment opportunities. In all cases, the two characteristics that are anticipated to be common among most borrowers […]

Nuvei Secures Scheme Licenses to Process UK Payments Post-Brexit

Global fintech leader approved to acquire UK-based merchants requiring Mastercard and Visa licenses MONTREAL and CYPRUS, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announced today that its wholly owned FCA regulated subsidiary has secured the scheme licenses to […]

Prize-Linked Savings Startup PrizePool Announces $10M in Series A Funding

Consumers seeking prize-linked savings resulted in tremendous growth after seed funding in August 2020 SAN FRANCISCO, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PrizePool, the popular prize-linked savings accounts, announced today it has raised $10 million in Series A funding, led by M13 and seed investors including Accomplice, Bling Capital, World Innovation Labs, and Coatue. Prior […]

RJD Green Inc.’s Division Silex Holdings Updates on Improved Production Scale and Capabilities to Enhance Capacities and Quality Control for Their Growth in the Commercial Sectors

TULSA, OK, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — RJD Green (OTCPK: RJDG),  Silex Holdings announced the completion of their manufacturing improvements that markedly increase their production scale, quality control, and overall manufacturing capabilities, creating the opportunity to more than double their present commercial contracts creating as much as $2,000,000 in additional annual revenue. Silex Holdings, […]

GreenBox to Present at LD Micro Invitational XI

Chairman Ben Errez to Present Thursday, June 10th, 2021 SAN DIEGO, CA, June 02, 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 announced that management will present at the LD Micro Invitational XI taking place virtually […]

Banking-as-a-Service, Authentication, and Lending Technologies Highlight Ten Growth-Stage Companies Chosen for 2021 FIS Fintech Accelerator Program

Key facts: FIS and The Venture Center announce the ten growth-stage fintech companies selected to take part in the 2021 FIS Fintech Accelerator program. Highlighted by solutions focused on authentication, lending and banking-as-a-service, the chosen companies also represent credit monitoring, automation, financial wellness, and customer relationship management. Firms founded by women comprise thirty percent of […]

Volly Announces the Acquisition of Home Captain

Boston, Massachusetts, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volly, an industry-leading provider of lending and marketing technology platforms and creative marketing services for the mortgage and banking industries, announced today that it has acquired Home Captain, a market-leading technology enabled real estate platform that shepherds homebuyers through the home buying journey.    Volly’s technology provides digital engagement platforms, […]

Northern Credit Union to Deploy Scienaptic’s AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Platform

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider, Scienaptic AI announced the deployment of its platform at Northern Credit Union. This deployment will enhance and augment Northern Credit Union’s credit decisioning and underwriting capabilities for new and prospective members. Founded in 1955 by a group of New York Air Brake employees, Northern Credit Union […]

Ault Global Holdings to Present at 16th Annual LD Micro Invitational

Company to Report on Progress with Electric Vehicle Initiatives, Global Defense Business Growth and Expansion of Fintech Lender LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #AP—Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) a diversified holding company (the “Company”), announced today that it will present at the 16th Annual LD Micro Invitational, a three-day investor conference to be held Tuesday, […]

GBT Successfully Submitted System for Award Management (SAM) Registration

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT”, or the “Company”) is seeking to conduct business with the US government agencies and successfully submitted a registration application with System for Award Management (SAM), registration #832011626. A SAM registration is required for any entity to bid on and […]

Ninjas in Pyjamas and Mercuryo Partner up to Put a Spotlight on Cryptocurrency

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Legendary Swedish esports organization Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) and cryptocurrency infrastructure company Mercuryo have joined forces for BLAST Premier Spring Finals to onboard the esports community to the future of finance. Mercuryo is well-recognized in the financial industry as a rapidly growing cryptocurrency infrastructure company that provides global access to fast, secure, and affordable […]

Feedzai’s Financial Crime Report: Fraud rises by 159% Year on Year

Global study shows fraudsters are cashing in on lifted lockdown restrictions Combining all banking fraud – internet, telephone, and branch – attacks grew 159% in Q1 2021 compared to Q1 2020 93% of all fraud attempts are carried out online Fraud rates on Android devices are significantly higher than iOS, despite having only half the […]

Nuvei Announces US$500 Million Bought Deal Secondary Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES MONTREAL, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, has announced today that funds managed by Novacap Management Inc. (collectively, “Novacap”), Whiskey Papa Fox Inc. […]

HV Bancorp, Inc. Closes on a $10 Million Fixed to Floating Rate Subordinated Note

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HV Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq Capital Market: HVBC), the holding company of Huntingdon Valley Bank (the “Bank”), announced today the completion of its private placement of $10 million of a 4.50% Fixed to Floating Rate Subordinated Note (the “Note”). The Note will have a maturity date of May 28, […]

EagleBank Provides More than $81 Million in Financing for Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission

Funding will support revitalization of multifamily units in downtown Bethesda BETHESDA, Md., June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, D.C. area, today announced that it provided $81.2 million in fixed rate acquisition financing to support a key affordable housing project in downtown Bethesda, MD. Bradley Crossing […]

Waterstone Financial Declares Special Cash Dividend

WAUWATOSA, Wis., June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On May 28, 2021 the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a special dividend of $0.50 per common share. “This special dividend reflects our strong performance thus far during 2021, as well as our continued strong financial condition,” said Doug Gordon, CEO of […]

WealthManagement.com Announces Finalists for the 2021 Industry Awards

Judges recognize 221 organizations for their outstanding support of financial advisor success from among more than 900 nominations Expanded awards program recognizes new and emerging fintech categories, strides in diversity and inclusion, and outstanding achievements by industry executives Winners to be announced during in-person and virtual awards ceremony at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on September […]

Stavvy Co-Founder Josh Feinblum Named a 2021 HousingWire Rising Star

Josh Feinblum, Co-Founder of Stavvy Josh Feinblum, Co-Founder of Stavvy BOSTON, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Josh Feinblum, co-founder of Stavvy, the fully-integrated digital mortgage platform, was recently named a 2021 HousingWire Rising Star. The media organization included Feinblum as one of their 50 leaders under the age of 40 who are “shaping and […]

Nuvei Announces Filing of Amended and Restated Base Shelf Prospectus

MONTREAL, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U) today announces that it has filed and obtained a receipt for its amended and restated short form base shelf prospectus (the “Amended and Restated Prospectus”) amending and restating its short form base shelf prospectus dated December 7, 2020 […]

Esme Learning and MIT Launch Online Executive Education Courses in AI Leadership, Leading Health Tech Innovation

New online courses from the MIT Sloan School of Management and the MIT School of Architecture and Planning will prepare learners for the future of work through a blend of video instruction, AI coaching, and small-group collaborative learning BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AILeadership–The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Esme Learning have announced two six-week online courses in […]

Prove to Acquire Mobile Behavioral Biometrics Company UnifyID to Accelerate Dynamic Multi-Factor Authentication

Prove to Add UnifyID’s Mobile Behavioral Biometrics and Push Authentication Technologies to Offer Companies a Modern Multi-Factor Authentication Platform as Businesses Seek to Reduce Reliance on One-Time Passcodes and Passwords NEW YORK, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prove announced today it will acquire UnifyID, a market leader in mobile-based passive authentication and behavioral biometrics. […]

BlocPal International Inc. and 1290448 B.C. Ltd. Announce Reverse Takeover Transaction and Brokered Financing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES  Parties plan $25 million concurrent private placement and application to list on stock exchange VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlocPal International Inc. (“BlocPal”), a digital transaction company that integrates blockchain and payment processing solutions to make financial services more affordable and accessible, and […]

Ackroo completes acquisition of InterActive DMS

Ackroo closes first US based acquisition HAMILTON, Ontario, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ackroo Inc. (the “Company” or “Ackroo”) (TSX-V: AKR) (OTC: AKRFF), a loyalty marketing, payments and point-of-sale technology and services provider, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of InterActive DMS (“IDMS”) through its’ wholly-owned subsidiary Ackroo Canada Inc. […]

Mogo Announces Agreement to Acquire Additional Shares in Canada’s Leading Crypto Platform, Coinsquare

Combined with previously announced transactions and Mogo’s existing purchase warrant, Mogo could now increase its ownership in Coinsquare to 53% All figures in Canadian $ VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO) (TSX:MOGO) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), a digital payments and financial technology company, today announced that it intends to increase its ownership position in Coinsquare […]

CSI Works to Advance Adoption of Real-Time Payments through FedNow Pilot Participation

PADUCAH, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) (OTCQX: CSVI), a provider of end-to-end fintech and regtech solutions, is participating in the FedNow Pilot Program to advance instant payments in the U.S. The program is designed to foster industry partnerships in development of the Federal Reserve’s new real-time payments service. As part of the FedNow Pilot Program, […]

EbixCash Announces Appointment of Renowned Economist SP Kothari to Its Board of Directors

NOIDA, India and JOHNS CREEK, Ga., June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EbixCash Private Limited, a subsidiary of Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX), a leading international supplier of On-Demand software and E-commerce services to the insurance, financial, healthcare and e-learning industries today announced the appointment of Mr. SP Kothari, as a new independent director to the […]

FinTech Acquisition Corp. IV Announces Special Meeting Date for Proposed Business Combination with Perella Weinberg Partners

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FinTech Acquisition Corp. IV (NASDAQ: FTIV) (“FinTech IV” or “FTIV”), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that it has set a record date of May 14, 2021 (the “Record Date”) and a meeting date of June 22, 2021 for its special meeting (the “Special Meeting”) to approve the previously announced proposed business […]

Ault Global Holdings’ Subsidiary, Coolisys Technologies Corp., Forms New Subsidiary to Provide Scalable Electric Vehicle (EV) Smart Charging Solutions

Coolisys Hires Key Management As It Moves Toward Commercial Launch LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #AP—Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) a diversified holding company (the “Company”), announced that its subsidiary, Coolisys Technologies Corp.® (“Coolisys”) has formed the subsidiary, TurnOnGreen, Inc., to provide flexible and scalable electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) and services. TurnOnGreen was founded […]

Flexiti Signs 10-Year Agreement to Become Exclusive Point-of-Sale Financing Partner to the LFL Group Including Leon’s and The Brick, Canada’s Largest Home Furnishings Retailer

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flexiti Financial Inc. (“Flexiti”), a leading provider of point-of-sale consumer financing solutions for retailers, announced today that LFL Group (“LFL”) (TSX: LNF), Canada’s largest home furnishings retailer, has chosen Flexiti’s omni-channel customer financing platform for all of LFL’s retail banners. Since 2018, the FlexitiCard® has been accepted at The Brick stores while LFL customers […]

Flexiti, a Subsidiary of CURO, Signs LFL Group to 10-Year Exclusive Point-of-Sale Consumer Financing Agreement

LFL Group is Canada’s largest home furnishing retailer with over 300 outlets WICHITA, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CURO Group Holdings Corp. (NYSE: CURO) (“CURO” or the “Company”), a tech-enabled, multi-channel and multi-product consumer finance company serving a wide range of non-prime and prime consumers in the U.S. and Canada and a market leader in the industry based on […]

Quant Infinity Launches arty – a Brand New Artificial Intelligence Portfolio Advisor

ZURICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ai–Today, Quant Infinity Solutions AG, a leading Switzerland-based quantitative FinTech company, has launched arty – a web-based artificial intelligence portfolio advisor. arty will show investors of any size how to create professional, reliable investment portfolios. The technology uses Quant Infinity’s sophisticated systems and research, usually only available for professional investors and institutions. With more […]

ACI Worldwide Powers Payments Innovation for Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay, one of South Africa’s leading retailers, to utilize ACI Omni-Commerce to drive payments modernization as it significantly grows its transaction volumes MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ACI—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, today announced it is extending its partnership with Pick n Pay to drive payments modernization […]

Temenos Accelerates Banking Innovation for SMEs with the launch of Temenos Virtual COO at TCF Online 2021

Based on input from 300 SME business owners to understand their challenges and needs, Temenos launches Temenos Virtual COO TCF Online 2021 is the flagship event in banking with 10,000 banking business leaders and technologists, and keynotes from PayPal, Barclays and Varo GENEVA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SMEs make up 95% of businesses in many countries, and yet they […]

Mila Inc. Partners With Leading Digital Payments Provider SumUp

Partnership will enable secure, instant mobile payments for over 10,000 on-demand Mila Friends and Mila Pros across five countries ZÜRICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#consumerelectronics—Mila Inc., the European leader of on-demand technical support, announces its partnership with SumUp, a global leader in payment solutions. SumUp offers payment solutions to small businesses and entrepreneurs, who can pay simply, easily and […]

Nuvei Announces Voting Results of its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting and Appointment of General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

MONTREAL, May 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U) today announced that shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth by the Company at its annual shareholders’ meeting held on May 28, 2021 (the “Meeting”). Voting Results of the Meeting 1. Election of Directors The […]