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Onfido Reaches New Heights With Company’s Best Quarterly Revenue Earnings to Date

– 93% increase in year-over-year revenue – Alex Valle joins company as Chief Product Officer LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Onfido, the global identity verification and authentication provider, today announced its best sales quarter in the company’s nine-year history, with revenue increasing 93% year-over-year. This strong momentum was attributed to another solid quarter in the United […]

IDEX Biometrics Appoints Catharina Eklof as Chief Commercial Officer

Oslo, Norway –May 12, 2021 – IDEX Biometrics ASA, a leading provider of advanced fingerprint identification and authentication solutions, has appointed Catharina Eklof as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective June 1, 2021.     Catharina Eklof brings 20 years of global executive management across Financial Services, Retail, Travel, and Security. She has led commercialization of new customer-centric […]

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

AUBURN, Ala., May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On May 11, 2021, the Board of Directors of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AUBN) declared a second quarter $0.26 per share cash dividend, payable June 25, 2021 to shareholders of record as of June 10, 2021. About Auburn National Bancorporation Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. […]

Alkami Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Total Revenue Grew 43% YoY PLANO, Texas, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) (“Alkami”), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for U.S.-based financial institutions, announced today results for its first quarter ending March 31, 2021. First Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights GAAP total revenue of $33.3 million, an increase of […]

InterPrice Technologies, Inc. Certified as a Woman-Owned Business

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–InterPrice Technologies, Inc., a woman-owned early-stage debt capital markets fintech platform, today announced that it has received national certification from The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). “Earning our WBENC certification and joining this tremendous network of women-owned businesses means a great deal to InterPrice,” said Olga Chin, Founder and CEO of InterPrice. […]

Customers Bank Furthers National Expansion

Opens New Commercial Banking Office in Local Market DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CUBI–Customers Bank, a digital forward consumer and commercial bank with approximately $18.8 billion in assets, is building upon its national recognition for providing innovative banking products and services to commercial clients to advance its national expansion. The next phase of the expansion includes opening a new […]

Customers Bank Continues National Expansion

Extends Midwest Commercial Banking Presence, Based in Chicago CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CUBI–Customers Bank, a digital forward financial institution with approximately $18.8 billion in assets, is expanding the bank’s Midwest presence based in Chicago as part of the bank’s national expansion. The bank is also opening new commercial banking offices in Dallas, Texas and Orlando, Florida. Ian Kay, […]

Plunk Raises Oversubscribed $6.5M Seed Round

Proptech startup helping homeowners grow their home’s value through renovation projects secures broad support from investors across residential real estate and tech BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Plunk, the first mobile app using AI and machine-learning to help homeowners make smarter decisions to increase their home’s value, today announced it has closed an oversubscribed $6.5 million in seed […]

 HighRadius Launches the GBS Masterminds Podcast Featuring Insights from Industry Leaders from PepsiCo, Kellogg Company, Kimberly-Clark and more

 Founder & CEO Sashi Narahari interviews Global Business Service Leaders, who share stories of business transformation and building world-class shared service organizations HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—HighRadius, the Artificial Intelligence-powered Order-to-Cash and Treasury Management software leader, today announced the launch of GBS Masterminds, a new podcast for Global Business Services leaders featuring insights on innovation strategy and digital […]

Vericast Introduces Unique Solution Connecting Consumers with Banking Products

Account Advisor, Powered by Ignite Sales, Guides Financial Wellness Through Dynamic Dialogue SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vericast, a leading marketing solutions company, together with its Harland Clarke line of customer experience solutions, today introduces Account Advisor, which uniquely matches customer needs with relevant financial products. This best-in-class customer engagement platform, powered by Ignite Sales, Inc., guides consumers […]

SRAX Expands Team to Build the Sequire Investor Community

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 announced the development of the Sequire Investor Community, an information hub and interactive environment for a network of investors. The Sequire Investor Community is looking to connect more than 5 […]

Fiserv and State Farm® Speed Fire and Auto Claim Payments with Digital Payout Solution

Customers will be able to access funds quickly and select how they are received Payout capabilities are part of the Fiserv omnichannel commerce ecosystem BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–State Farm, the largest insurer of cars and homes in the nation, is accelerating the claims payout process for customers with technology from Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading […]

FLEETCOR® Signs Joint Venture Agreement With CAIXA, Brazil’s Largest Bank, to Distribute Its Electronic Payment Solutions

Agreement Makes FLEETCOR Payment Solutions Available to 146 Million CAIXA Customers ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FLT), a leading global business payments company, today announced the signing of a joint venture in Brazil between its local subsidiaries and CAIXA, the country’s largest bank. FLEETCOR® partnered with VR Benefícios, a Brazilian leader in meal and food […]

AI Fintech Firm Riskfuel Expands into Insurance Space

Riskfuel extends a winning streak by joining elite OnRamp Insurance Accelerator TORONTO, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Riskfuel has been selected to take part in gener8tor’s OnRamp Insurance Accelerator in partnership with Allianz Life and Securian Financial. Riskfuel is one of five startups chosen from over 500 applicants to participate in gener8tor’s three-month, concierge […]

Generali Greece Accelerates Life Insurance Signing Process with OneSpan Sign

OneSpan’s e-signatures help leading European insurance company grow business during COVID-19 pandemic CHICAGO & ATHENS, Greece–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OneSpan™ (NASDAQ: OSPN), the global leader in securing remote banking transactions, today announced that Generali Hellas has implemented OneSpan Sign electronic signatures to meet regulatory compliance requirements and help speed up its end-to-end signing process for life insurance policies. […]

EarnUp Expands Leadership Team to Meet Growing Lender Demand for GetAhead Platform for Lenders and Struggling Homeowners

SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Consumer-first payments platform EarnUp today announced the addition of three senior leaders with decades of combined experience in leading and scaling growth-oriented companies to its leadership team. Ariel (Ari) Myers has joined the team as Senior Vice President of Revenue while Zachary Kruth has assumed the role of […]

FactSet to Participate in the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference

NORWALK, Conn., May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading services, today announced that Phil Snow, FactSet Chief Executive Officer, and Helen Shan, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Revenue Officer, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at 7:00 a.m. EDT / […]

ACI Worldwide Powers Payments Innovation for KNET

National Kuwaiti Banking Company (KNET) utilizes ACI Enterprise Payments Platform to introduce new innovative, digital payments services for its banking customers MIAMI & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#aci—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, today announced that it has expanded its partnership with KNET, Kuwait’s national electronic banking company, to […]

Bango and NTT DATA partner to expand payments across Asia

Partnership brings more than thirty wallets and digital payment methods into the Bango Circle CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bango plc (AIM: BGO), the global platform for data-driven commerce, announces that merchants using the Bango Platform to offer online payments can now expand their footprint to hundreds of millions more users […]

REPAY to Acquire Integrated Payments Provider BillingTree for $503 Million

Acquisition Further Expands REPAY’s Footprint and Provider-of-Choice Positioning in Healthcare, Credit Unions, and Accounts Receivable Management ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY) (“REPAY”), a leading provider of vertically-integrated payment solutions, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BillingTree for approximately $503 million. The acquisition will be financed with approximately $275 million in […]

Flywire Charitable Foundation Launches New Scholarships for Global Students

Flywire announces second annual scholarship program for students all around the world New scholarships available to students studying social justice, global health and global citizenship The Flywire Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable foundation, continues to work towards improving access to quality education and healthcare BOSTON, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Flywire Corporation […]

Say Goodbye to PIN Numbers, SmartMetric Reports Increased Interest in Its Biometric Credit Card in the Age of Demand for No-Touch Solutions at the Checkout

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ameritrade–SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME): The Corona-19 virus has made dramatic changes to the way we work and play. Not surprisingly it has also impacted how we pay. The old and arguably very insecure PIN number used to verify the identity of a debit card user at the checkout or the need to use […]

eMaxx Expands Platform for Insurance Companies to Enter Variable Cost Captive Market

PEABODY, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–eMaxx, an InsurTech commercial managing general agent specializing in alternative risk, announced today the expansion of its turnkey platform for insurance companies to enter the variable cost captive market. eMaxx provides a platform that includes technology, product development, marketing, sales support, administration and can assume quota share excess of loss (XOL) reinsurance. Insurance […]

Renato Derraik to Join Live Oak Bank as Chief Information & Digital Officer

WILMINGTON, N.C., May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Live Oak Bank announced today that Renato Derraik will join as Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIDO), leading the bank’s digital transformation efforts. He assumes his role on June 7. “We are very pleased to welcome Renato to our team,” said Live Oak Chairman and CEO James S. (Chip) […]

BluePallet Exits Stealth Mode To Launch Online Marketplace Backed By The Chemical Industry

The market network, forged by the merger of EchoSystem and B2B FinTech engine Velloci, connects buyers and sellers seeking critical goods CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#chemicalindustry–BluePallet, a digital marketplace built with the support of The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) and backed by major industry players, today announced it has exited stealth mode. The online market network […]

Q2 and Moven to Showcase New Bank-in-a-Box Solution at the FinovateSpring Event

New Turnkey Solution Allows Financial Institutions to Compete with Challenger Banks by Deploying a Bank-in-a-Box in 30 days; New Solution to be Demoed at the FinovateSpring Virtual Event AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today announced its participation with mobile financial service provider Moven […]

Kava Announces Kava Swap, a Liquidity Hub Bridging DeFi, Blockchains, and Financial Services

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$HARD #HARD–Kava Labs announced its next project, Kava Swap, the first production ready cross-chain liquidity hub for all DeFi apps and financial services. Designed to enable the aggregation of capital where it can be deployed seamlessly across different blockchain ecosystems, DeFi Apps, and Financial Services, Kava’s new protocol will give traders and liquidity […]

Jack Henry and Akoya Offer 4.8 Million Financial Institution Customers API-Based Access to Their Financial Data

• Jack Henry is the first core provider and open digital banking platform to join the Akoya Data Access Network • Fintech apps and services can now connect to more than 400 banks and credit unions through secure API connections BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Akoya LLC announced today that Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. has joined the Akoya […]

Tampnet Carrier Optimises Stockholm-London Route for Enhanced Ultra-Low Latency Connectivity

STAVANGER, Norway–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Datacentre—Tampnet, a global leader in providing high capacity, low latency connectivity to onshore and offshore installations, today announces it has optimised its Stockholm-London network route enabling ultra-low latency (ULL) connectivity between Digiplex, Upplands Väsby, Stockholm and Interxion LON1, London data centres across its wholly owned and operated subsea cable, Tampnet South. Tampnet builds, […]

Nuvei Announces First Quarter 2021 Results

Nuvei reports in U.S. dollars and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) MONTREAL, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. “We’re very pleased […]

Disruptive.Asia Finds China Advances Chip Self-Sufficiency Amid Global Semiconductor Shortage

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Disruptive.Asia comments that a global shortage of semiconductors is expected to last until at least next year, which – along with geopolitical tensions, COVID-19 and other factors – has shone a spotlight on the vulnerability of the world’s semiconductor supply chain. While that’s encouraging various countries to beef up their domestic chipmaking capabilities – […]

Hunter Technology Intensifies Blockchain Engagement with New Partnership

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire – Hunter Technology Corp. (TSX-V: HOC; OTCQB: HOILF; WKN: A2QEYH, FSE: RWPM, ISIN: CA4457371090) (“Hunter” or the “Company”) is continuing its commitment to leveraging blockchain technology by forming a partnership with financial technology firm RootAnt, a leader in digital transaction banking and supply chain […]

GBT is Researching an HF Antenna System for its Long-Range Radio Prototype

SAN DIEGO, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. ( OTC PINK: GTCH ) (“GBT” or the “Company”), defined an HF antenna system for its long range radio prototype design. Designing HF systems requires determination and specification of the transceiver devices to achieve a reliable and high quality of communication especially in adverse terrain areas. The […]

Europe mobile wallet market size valuation to exceed USD 60 billion by 2026

The market intelligence report on ‘Europe Mobile Wallet Market’ offers an exhaustive evaluation of the top growth catalysts, opportunities, profitable prospects, and limitations that are expected to shape the industry dynamics during 2020-2026. Selbyville, Delaware, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As cited by seasoned experts, Europe mobile wallet market size valuation is expected to […]

EML & Fupay Join Forces To Launch Europe’s First Responsible BNPL-as-a-Service Product Attached To A Virtual Card

Fupay is a leader in its field, providing cash flow management and millennial credit products to the Australian market and now has Europe and the UK in its sights BRISBANE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML) (S&P/ASX 200) continues its evolution as one of the world’s most diversified payments and digital banking enablers. EML powers […]

HV Bancorp, Inc. Reports 66 Cents per Share for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2021

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HV Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq Capital Market: HVBC), the holding company of Huntingdon Valley Bank (the “Bank”), reported results for the Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.  At quarter end March 31, 2021, the Company held total assets of $595.7 million (67.5% over first […]

SmartMetric Announces the Inclusion of Anti-Spoofing Technology for Its On The Card Fingerprint Sensor Using Real Time Liveness Detection for the SmartMetric Biometric Credit and Debit Cards

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ameritrade–SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME): SmartMetric has invented a hardware and software solution that detects whether or not the finger being used to activate the card is from an actual person or not. This “liveness detection” technology developed by SmartMetric is designed to defeat attempted fingerprint spoofing using such things as a copy of […]

ICE Benchmark Administration Consults on Potential Cessation of ICE Swap Rate® based on GBP LIBOR®

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 published a consultation on its intention to cease the publication of ICE Swap Rate® settings based on GBP LIBOR®. Following the FCA’s announcement on March 5, 2021 regarding the future cessation […]

WNS Recognized as a ‘Leader’ in Insurance by ISG

NEW YORK & MUMBAI, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BPM–WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), a leading provider of global Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, today announced that the company has been recognized as a ‘Leader’ in all three categories by Information Services Group (ISG) in the ISG Provider Lens™ Insurance BPO Services U.S. Quadrant Report for 2020. WNS was […]