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Silvur’s Cost-of-Living Calculator Shows Major Differences In Location And Impact On Retirement Across The U.S.

Award-Winning Financial Wellness Super App Compares Cost of Living for people ages 50+ Across U.S. Zip Codes NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Silvur, the first and only financial wellness super-app dedicated to helping baby boomers reach their retirement goals, today announced the introduction of a first-of-its-kind Cost-of-Living Calculator that lets people compare the cost of living in different […]

ICE Expands its Global Environmental Complex With the Launch of UK Emissions Futures And Hosts First UK Emissions Auction

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that it has launched ICE UK Allowance (“UKA”) Futures contracts and today hosted the first auction of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (“UK ETS”). Today, 6,052,000 UK allowances were offered for auction and all allowances were sold during […]

Waffle Closes $5 M Total Seed Funding Round and Launches All-In-One Insurance Solution

Consumer insurance solution is bringing top-rated nationwide coverage to all 50-states in a few clicks NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Waffle, the all-in-one consumer insurance solution, today announced a total $5 million seed round led by Verve Ventures, with participation from BetterLabs Ventures and Techstars. This news comes alongside Waffle’s official launch in both iOS and web, which […]

ICE Reports Record Futures Open Interest of 47 Million Contracts Reflecting Depth of Liquidity Across Asset Classes

Record TTF Futures OI of more than 1.9 million Murban Futures at Record OI of 52,148 LONDON & NEW YORK & SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced record Total Futures Open Interest of more than 47 million contracts on May 17, 2021. ICE’s TTF […]

U.S. Century Bank Selects NCR to Transform Digital Banking for Consumers and Businesses

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global enterprise technology provider for the financial industry, announced today that Doral, Fla.-based U.S. Century Bank selected NCR to elevate the digital banking experience for consumers and businesses. $1.4 billion-asset U.S. Century Bank is currently undergoing a digital transformation across its institution and recognized the need to modernize its […]

Customers Bank Expands Consumer Installment Loan Program With Upstart

WEST READING, Pa. & SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST), a leading artificial intelligence (AI) lending platform, today announced Customers Bank, a full-service super-community bank and subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: CUBI), has expanded and extended its bank partnership with Upstart to scale its personal loan program through the Upstart Referral Network and its […]

Access Softek Research Finds Growth Opportunity for Financial Institutions via Video Chat Capabilities

BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The research arm of Access Softek, an omnichannel digital banking provider, recently surveyed 500 consumers about their preferences on using video chat to communicate. The full research report can be accessed here. The study found that nearly 65% of respondents have used video to communicate live in the past year. Of those respondents, […]

Tricolor Expands Leadership Team to Meet Growing Demand for Its AI-Powered Responsible Lending Platform

Veteran financial and automotive industry execs will help scale purposeful financial technology leader into new geographies and industries Sybel Pietersz, Chief Risk Officer Sybel Pietersz is promoted to Chief Risk Officer at Tricolor Cametra Thompson, Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel Cametra Thompson joins Tricolor as Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel. Kartheek […]

Financial Data Exchange Releases FDX API 4.6

Increased API scope for North American open finance standards include credit management, payment services infrastructure and more than 600 unique financial data elements. RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FDXAPI–The Financial Data Exchange (FDX) has announced its Spring release of FDX API 4.6 including enhanced payment services, coverage of over 600 unique financial data elements, and a new Credit […]

Worldwide BFSI Security Industry to 2027 – Rise in Adoption of Internet in the BFSI Sector Presents Opportunities

Dublin, May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “BFSI Security Market by Security Type, Enterprise Size, and End User : Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. BFSI security involves a set of technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learning, and big data. In addition, the […]

Cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO Selects FIS to Support Launch of Consumer Debit Cards

Key facts FIS solution will handle all aspects of card management and processing for CEX.IO’s new line of debit cards across the UK and Europe. Consumer cards will tie traditional debit capabilities to modern cryptocurrency accounts. The global cryptocurrency exchange utilizes Worldpay from FIS’ payment gateway and global acquiring services. LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CEX.IO, a leading global […]

CORRECTION — Viper Networks, Inc.

TROY, Mich., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued today by Viper Networks, Inc. with the headline “Viper Networks and Local Partner Interconnected with Airtel, Hutch and SLT to Launch 100 Million Phase 1 Smart City Project in Sri Lanka,” please note that currency was not indicated in the headline or first […]

Nuvei Research Reveals Growing Potential of Optimized Payment Strategies for Marketplaces

MONTREAL, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New research from strategy consulting firm Edgar, Dunn & Company specialized in payments and digital financial services, commissioned by Nuvei Corporation (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), highlights the importance for marketplaces to build a future-proof payment strategy to maximize the opportunity for growth. The report “The Evolving Needs of […]

Viper Networks and Local Partner Interconnected with Airtel, Hutch and SLT to Launch 100 Million Phase 1 Smart City Project in Sri Lanka

TROY, Mich., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viper Networks, Inc. (OTC Pink: VPER), (Company), an international leader in the LED lighting products and integrated systems markets for Smart City projects, is pleased to announce partnership with local service provider interconnected to three (3) separate contracts with Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), Bharti Airtel and Hutch […]

Cloud Nine Strengthens Advisory Board with the Addition of former Executive of PayPal Asia & CEO of GLOCONTECH

Richard Oh, a former executive at PayPal Asia, and Eric Sim, CEO of GLOCONTECH, will join Cloud Nine’s Advisor, Shin-Young Park, CEO of WePay Korea, to develop and advance Cloud Nine’s Limitless Real-Time Coin Payments and Blockchain Payment Gateway. Limitless combines Real-Time Coin Payments (Conversion Platform) and Blockchain Payment Gateway (PG), supporting various payment integrations […]

Joyn Insurance Partners With Commit USA to Help Develop Advanced InsurTech Platform

Joyn’s Platform Utilizes Real-time Data to Simplify and Streamline Underwriting for Small and Middle Market Risks NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#innovate—Commit USA, a global technology and custom software solutions company, and Joyn Insurance℠, a New York City-based InsurTech startup, today announced a partnership to support the development of Joyn’s new platform, which is slated to launch this […]

KlariVis Selected for Microsoft for Startups Designed to Help Startups Quickly Scale

IP co-sell ready, and transacting on Azure Marketplace, KlariVis is poised for growth ROANOKE, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#KlariVis—KlariVis, a unique and proprietary data analytics software platform developed by bankers for bankers today announced its induction into Microsoft for Startups, a global program dedicated to accelerating the trajectory of high -potential startups to enable growth at scale. As […]

RJD Green Inc. Subsidiary Discusses the Capabilities and Revenue Opportunities from Their Three Acquired Software Platforms

TULSA, OK, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — RJD Green Inc. (OTCPK: RJDG) announced their subsidiary, IOSoft Inc., is launching their national business development program for the three integrated software platforms recently acquired in conjunction with their current expedited payment system. IOSoft management stated they are initiating the national launch of ioSoft Suite, a […]

DataVerify® Announces Synergistic Association with Dytrix, Inc.

ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DataVerify®, a leading provider of workflow solutions, data verification, and risk mitigation services to the mortgage industry, announced today it has agreed to an association with Dytrix, Inc. to offer wire validation and counterparty risk mitigation services to its valued lender clients. “Lenders today are facing significant risks posed by wire fraud and […]

Citcon Partners With Flexa to Bring Digital Currency Payments to Merchants Worldwide

Citcon’s integration for mobile payments now includes access to cryptocurrencies with a simple, fast and fraud-proof form of payment. SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bitcoin—CITCON, the payment gateway leader in providing in-store, online, and mobile payment solutions for more than 6,000 prestigious brands worldwide, today announce that it has joined forces with Flexa, the leading pure-digital payments […]

Cantaloupe Introduces ePort® Engage Series

Next-Generation Touchscreen Devices Introduce Advanced Consumer Engagement, Accepting All Payments, Including Cryptocurrency MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CTLP #Crypto—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 development of the ePort® Connect Platform’s premium and next generation touch screen […]

Bank of America and NACA Expand Mortgage Program to $15 Billion to help Low-to-Moderate-Income Homebuyers in Achieving Affordable Homeownership

Mortgage Program Proven to Significantly Reduce the Wealth Disparity Gap CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bank of America and the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) today announced the expansion of their national affordable homeownership mortgage program, with a goal of providing $15 billion in mortgages to low-to-moderate income (LMI) homebuyers through May 2027. This partnership continues to […]

OpenLegacy Sees Strong Momentum in Global Banking Sector

Instantly transforming monolithic legacy applications into cloud-native building blocks Customers include MUFG Union Bank, Citigroup’s Citibanamex, Banca Popolare di Sondrio, Banorte, Bank Hapoalim, Bank Leumi and Security Bank to name a few, with tens of Fortune 500 banks to soon be announced. PRINCETON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#APIs—OpenLegacy, which instantly transforms monolithic legacy applications into cloud-native building blocks, […]

Flywire Launches Roadshow for Proposed Initial Public Offering

BOSTON, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (“Flywire”) announced today that it plans to commence the roadshow for its proposed initial public offering of its common stock. Flywire is offering 8,700,000 shares of its common stock. The initial public offering price is expected to be between $22 and $24 per share. Flywire expects […]

Arab Financial Services and Discover Sign Network Alliance Agreement

First acceptance of Discover, Diners Club International and network alliance cards in Bahrain MANAMA, Kingdom of Bahrain & RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arab Financial Services (AFS), the leading digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler in the Middle East and Africa, and Discover, a digital banking and payments services company, have signed a strategic network alliance agreement […]

The Helper Bees Expands into Medicare Advantage With healthAlign Acquisition

National brands combine to create an aging-in-place solution, offering access to a full spectrum of in-home service providers through a single platform, which provides scalability for future innovation Creating a tech-enabled solution to convene the nation’s home care providers and payers, including long-term care insurance (LTCI), Medicare Advantage (MA), and Medicaid Providing innovative technology and […]

Zolve Partners with i2c to Enable Banking and Payments for Global Citizens

Fintech supports travelers, students and those migrating to the US from India REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–i2c Inc., a global leader in digital payments and banking technology, today announced a new partnership with fintech, Zolve which provides immigrants moving to or visiting the United States with the financial services tools they need for their journey. Zolve […]

Metromile and Hippo Partner to Offer Consumers Protection for Home and Auto

Leading insurtechs to provide consumers with increased convenience, flexibility and additional discounts with an auto and homeowners insurance bundle SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metromile, Inc. (NASDAQ: MILE, MILEW), a leading digital insurance platform and pay-per-mile auto insurer, and Hippo Insurance Services, a member of the Hippo group which is leading a […]

Wells Fargo launches Banking Inclusion Initiative to accelerate unbanked households’ access to affordable transactional accounts

New initiative will help unbanked Black and African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans have easier access to low-cost banking NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wells Fargo today announced the Banking Inclusion Initiative, a 10-year commitment to help unbanked individuals gain access to affordable, mainstream, digitally-enabled transactional accounts – a meaningful entry point to fully participating in the economy […]

TrueNorth Supports Hockessin Colored School Mission

Designs New Website for Next Chapter SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DEI–TrueNorth, a global fintech software development company, is proud to announce the release of Hockessin Colored School #107’s new website. The historic school that ended segregation, Delaware-based HCS #107, has been transformed into a community Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Equity. Software developers and designers from […]

SRAX Teams Up with Zoom to Launch Sequire Audience

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#SRAX–SRAX, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX), a financial technology company that unlocks data and insights for publicly traded companies through Sequire, its SaaS platform, has teamed up with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) to further integrate Zoom with the Sequire Audience feature in the Sequire platform. Sequire is a premier investor intelligence and communications […]

ICE Benchmark Administration Launches GBP SONIA Spread-Adjusted ICE Swap Rate® ‘Beta’ Settings

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (“IBA”) has launched GBP SONIA Spread-Adjusted ICE Swap Rate® ‘Beta’ settings. IBA is publishing daily, indicative GBP SONIA Spread-Adjusted ICE Swap Rate ‘Beta’ settings for an initial testing period. The settings are designed […]

Kearny Financial Corp. Announces Authorization of 5% Stock Repurchase Plan

FAIRFIELD, N.J., May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ GS: KRNY) (the “Company”), the holding company for Kearny Bank, announced today that the Board of Directors has authorized a new stock repurchase plan to acquire up to 4,064,649 shares or approximately 5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The new stock repurchase […]

Mastercard, Mercado Libre, Common Cents Lab, and IDB Join Forces to Improve Financial Resilience among entrepreneurs and gig workers

The two-year program in Latin America will use behavioral science to help build resilient futures as economies continue to recover. The impact of in-app modifications and notifications on profits, savings, and use of insurance products, considered as the three paths toward financial resilience for small businesses and gig workers, will be studied within digital platforms. […]

Ebix Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ebix, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIX), a leading international supplier of On-Demand software and E-commerce services to the insurance, financial, e-governance and healthcare industries today announced the following results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021: Record Revenues of $290 million GAAP operating income of $31.2 million and […]

Digital and Card Payment Market in Europe 2021 Yearbook: Regulatory Oversight, Banking Sector Structure, Payment Services, Market Dynamics, Card Products, Card Issuing and Statistics

Dublin, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Digital and Card Payment Yearbooks – European Yearbook 2020/2021” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Digital and Card Payment Yearbooks provide the latest data on the European and Eurasian payments markets at country and regional level including granular detail on Cards Issuing and Acquiring Statistics. […]

Juniper Research: Point-of-Sale Transaction Values to Exceed $17.3 Trillion Globally by 2026, as Emerging Smart Features Drive Adoption

Rising over $3.7 Trillion in the Next Five Years BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#poshardware–A new study by Juniper Research has found the total value of transactions processed by POS terminals will exceed $17.3 trillion in 2026, from $14.8 trillion in 2021; growing 28%. The growth is driven by a continually evolving payment processing landscape in which cash […]

Praxonomy Selected by the FinTech Association of Hong Kong to Digitise Board Meetings and Governance

The Fintech Association of Hong Kong’s implementation of Praxonomy’s board portal solution, Boardfolio, will streamline its board meeting processes and communications. HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FTAHK–Praxonomy announced today that it has been chosen by the FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK), an independent, not-for-profit, membership-based organisation that has become the voice and champion of Hong Kong’s local […]

Divibank Raises $3.6M to Help Entrepreneurs in Latin America Grow their Businesses, Announces Plan to Provide Marketing Analytics Software for Clients

Round led by Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV) with participation from existing investor MAYA Capital, new investors Village Global, Clocktower Ventures, and others SÃO PAULO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Divibank, the financing platform where LatAm businesses have access to growth capital via revenue-share financing, announced on May 12, 2021, it closed a $3.6M round of Seed funding led by Better […]

First Patent Being Auctioned as an NFT Solves for Needed Blockchain Capabilities and a Lower Carbon Footprint

Auctioned patent, currently listed on the OpenSea platform, provides elegant solution for maintaining blockchain’s foundational benefits while expanding applications and improving Blockchain’s ESG NEW CANAAN, Conn. & FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–True Return Systems LLC and D. Tiller Law PLLC are auctioning U.S. Patent No. 10,025,797 (“the Patent”) on the blockchain in the form of an […]