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Waterstone Financial, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2021

WAUWATOSA, Wis., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $21.3 million, or $0.89 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 compared to $6.1 million, or $0.24 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. “We’ve started the […]

KS Bancorp, Inc. (KSBI) Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Cash Dividend

SMITHFIELD, N.C., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KS Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCBB: KSBI), parent company of KS Bank, Inc. (the “Bank”), announced unaudited results for the first quarter of 2021. The Company reported net income of $1,459,000 or $1.32 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2021, an increase of […]

CellTrust SL2 Selected by Leverage Financial Advisory for Compliant Text Capture and Archive

SL2 helps Small Businesses Scale Affordably at Enterprise Level SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FinTech—CellTrust Corporation, a leading global provider of secure and compliant mobile communication for government and enterprise, announced today its SL2 mobile application for capture and archiving was selected by Leverage Financial Advisory for its robust enterprise offering and scalability at an affordable price. Before […]

RJD Green Inc. (OTCPK: RJDG) Announced Today the Company Has Entered Initial Acquisition Discussions

TULSA, OK, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — RJD Green Inc. (OTCPK: RJDG) announced today the Company has entered initial acquisition discussions with two firms in the medical billing sector that compliment the IOSoft Integrated Claims and Payment System.  RJD Green management further stated the acquisition targets offer different regional coverage with medical billing […]

Assurant Ventures Surpasses $100 Million Milestone in Venture Capital Investments

New “Ventures” branding reflects fund’s evolution as a trusted investor in early and growth stage disruptive technology companies NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Assurant (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today announced its corporate venture capital arm, Assurant Ventures, has surpassed $100 million in capital […]

Paya Announces Strategic Acquisition of Paragon Payment Solutions

Expands and strengthens Paya’s robust ISV partnership roster and capabilities in non-profit and healthcare verticals Accelerates Paya’s growth trajectory in 2021 ATLANTA, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paya Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYA) (“Paya Holdings,” “Paya” or the “Company”), a leading integrated payments and commerce solution provider, today announced the acquisition of Paragon Payments Solutions […]

SmartMetric Says the Driver for the Adoption of Safer Biometric Credit Cards Is Clear With 67% of Americans Being Afraid of Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft and 47% Americans Find Identity Theft Worse Than Murder

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ameritrade–SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME): According to the latest Atlas VPN research, the US residents are way more worried about being hacked than getting murdered. Data compiled by Atlas VPN shows that 67% of Americans are afraid of being a victim of identity theft, while only 20% are scared of being murdered. SmartMetric’s own […]

Greene County Bancorp, Inc. Reports Record High Net Income for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2021 and Assets Cross the $2 Billion Threshold

CATSKILL, N.Y., April 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greene County Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GCBC), the holding company for The Bank of Greene County and its subsidiary Greene County Commercial Bank, today reported net income for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2021, which is the third quarter of the Company’s fiscal […]

MVB Bank to Sell Four Banking Centers to Summit Community Bank

FAIRMONT, W.Va., April 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MVB Bank, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MVB Financial Corp. (“MVB” “MVB Financial”) (NASDAQ: MVBF), announced today the signing of a definitive agreement under which Summit Community Bank, Inc., a subsidiary of Summit Financial Group, Inc. (“Summit”) (NASDAQ: SMMF), will acquire substantially all of MVB Bank’s Southern […]

GreenBox POS Partners with Armanino Auditors to Obtain SOC 2 Compliance

Upon Completion SOC 2 Audit to Attest to GreenBox Operational and Technological Trustworthiness SAN DIEGO, CA, April 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GreenBox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX (“GreenBox”, the “Company”), an emerging financial technology company leveraging proprietary blockchain security to build customized payment solutions, announced a partnership with Armanino, one of the top 25 largest independent […]

Percy “Master P” Miller Commits $10 Million to Support Opportunities That Will Help Advance Racial Equity

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Iconic hip hop artist, Percy “Master P” Miller, announced today a new initiative focused on improving racial equity within Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”) communities. UBS, the leading global wealth manager, will work with P. Miller Enterprises, owned and founded by Percy, to help the organization connect with individuals and business […]

Driving Mortgage Strategy 2021

Summary This report provides insight into a selection of successful mortgage players globally. This includes a deep-dive analysis of five lenders in four countries, examining what each player did to improve their mortgage proposition over at least a decade and how successful their efforts were. New York, April 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces […]

Heritage Commerce Corp Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.13 Per Share

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq: HTBK), the holding company for Heritage Bank of Commerce, today announced that its Board of Directors declared its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share to holders of common stock. The dividend will be payable on May 27, 2021, to shareholders […]

Heritage Commerce Corp Earns $11.2 Million for the First Quarter of 2021

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Commerce Corp (Nasdaq: HTBK), the holding company (the “Company”) for Heritage Bank of Commerce (the “Bank”), today announced first quarter 2021 net income of $11.2 million, or $0.19 per average diluted common share, compared to $1.9 million, or $0.03 per average diluted common share, for […]

BlackRock Announces Product Updates to Two iShares ETFs

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) today announced product enhancements to two iShares ETFs as part of an ongoing process to periodically review its product lineup. No action is necessary for investors in the impacted ETFs and no capital gains distributions are currently expected as a result of the transition. iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) […]

Investar Holding Corporation Announces 2021 First Quarter Results

BATON ROUGE, La., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Investar Holding Corporation (“Investar”) (NASDAQ:ISTR), the holding company for Investar Bank, National Association (the “Bank”), today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Investar reported record net income of $5.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2021, compared […]

Simmons First National Corporation Announces Changes to Certain Senior Leadership Roles

PINE BLUFF, Ark., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (the “Company” or “Simmons”) today announced changes to certain senior leadership roles in order to position the Company for continued success in executing its key strategic priorities. The following changes are effective as of April 26, 2021: Bob Fehlman has […]

#AIshowbiz Earth Day Event Debuts Dolphin-saving NFT Hologram

Leading futurists met on creating sustainable NFTs and using them to support environmental projects like Open Earth’s new marine conservation tech program; World’s first PORTL hologram NFT by Nicole Buffett unveiled The world’s first NFT created for display as a PORTL hologram was unveiled by artist Nicole Buffett at #AIshowbiz Earth Day to benefit Open […]

Toast Announces Partnership with U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide Restaurants with Access to $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#COVID19—Toast, the fastest-growing restaurant management platform, today announced a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help provide customers with access to funds made available through the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). This partnership with the SBA is expected to benefit Toast customers with a simplified application process for RRF grant […]

CORRECTING and REPLACING Canadian Bitcoin Platform Shakepay Partners With Marqeta To Power Innovative New Card Offering

Shakepay customers will be able to sign up for a Marqeta-powered Visa* card, allowing them to spend money directly from their account. MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First paragraph, first sentence of release dated April 21, 2021, should read: issued by Marqeta’s sponsoring financial institution Peoples Trust Company (instead of issued by Marqeta’s sponsoring financial institution People’s Bank). The […]

Noyo Expands its Powerful API Solutions with Launch of Noyo 360

Industry’s first and only purpose-built set of APIs gives benefits platforms seamless data exchange throughout the entire policy lifecycle SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#API–Noyo, the leading API platform powering the age of connected insurance, today announced the launch of Noyo 360, the industry’s first solution designed to automate and streamline the entire process of health insurance policy […]

ForwardAI Debuts ‘ForwardAI Precise’ – A New Lender-first API That Delivers Real-time, Robust Accounting And Financial Data Suite For Reduced-risk Small Business Lending

Lenders Can Now Quickly and Accurately Predict the Future Financial Health of Small Businesses And Expedite Lending/Underwriting SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The lending processes financial institutions use to qualify SMB borrowers is sorely outdated, while increasing cases and costs of fraud hit smaller banks, credit unions and digital lenders hardest. ForwardAI, a lender-first fintech platform, today introduced […]

Zafin Welcomes Chris Dickin as General Manager, Proposition Ecosystem

Dickin brings extensive experience building technology propositions for the financial services industry TORONTO, April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zafin, the world’s leading SaaS cloud-native product and pricing platform for the next generation of banking, today announces the addition of Chris Dickin as general manager, proposition ecosystem. Dickin will play a senior advisory role, specific […]

Algorand Pledges to be the Greenest Blockchain with a Carbon-Negative Network Now and in the Future

Already highly energy-efficient network partners with ClimateTrade to set the industry standard for blockchain sustainability BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$ALGO #cleanNFTs—Algorand, a leading blockchain technology company designed to be the most efficient and greenest blockchain available, today cements its leadership and commitment to the environment by announcing its blockchain is fully carbon neutral. Algorand has partnered with ClimateTrade, […]

In Celebration of Earth Day, Payactiv to Offer Users Earthwise™ High Content Payment Cards from CPI Card Group® 

CPI® and Payactiv Demonstrate Commitment to More Eco-Friendlier Business Practices with Upcycled Plastic Payment Cards LITTLETON, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CPI Card Group Inc. (OTCQX: PMTS, TSX: PMTS) (“CPI” or the “Company”), a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions, today marked Earth Day by announcing a collaboration with Payactiv, the leader in […]

Discover Named a 2021 FutureEdge 50 Winner for Platform to Detect Data Anomalies in Real Time

RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FutureEdge50–For the fourth year in a row, Discover has been recognized as a FutureEdge 50 award winner. This honor is awarded to organizations pushing the edge with new technologies to advance their business for the future. Discover was recognized for READAR, a self-service platform which detects data anomalies using pattern matching in real-time. […]

Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® Introduces ESG Funds to Small Business 401(k)s

Small business owners and their employees now have access to socially responsible investments in their retirement plans SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Small business retirement plan pioneer Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® (Ubiquity) today announces the introduction of environmental, social and governance (ESG) fund options to its 401(k) offerings. Plan sponsors now have the opportunity to incorporate socially responsible […]

Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation Reports First Quarter Net Income of $17.1 Million, Wealth Assets Under Management Surpass $20 Billion

BRYN MAWR, Pa., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: BMTC) (the “Corporation”), parent of The Bryn Mawr Trust Company (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $17.1 million, or $0.85 diluted earnings per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2021, as compared to $15.5 million, or $0.78 diluted […]

Global Payment Gateway Markets Report 2020-2025: Opportunities in the Growth in Loyalty Based Marketing Attached to Digital Payments

Dublin, April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Payment Gateway Market (2020-2025) by Type, Enterprise Size, End-User, Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff Analysis” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Payment Gateway Market is estimated to be USD 17.64 Bn in 2020 and is expected to reach […]

The Worldwide Wearable Payment Device Industry is Expected to Reach $82 Billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2021

Dublin, April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Wearable Payment Device Market with COVID-19 Impact Analysis by Device Type (Smart Watches, Fitness Trackers), Technology (NFC, RFID), Sales Channel, Application (Retail/Grocery Stores, Restaurants, Entertainment Centers), and Geography – Forecast to 2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global wearable payment device market is […]

Truxton Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Truxton Corporation (OTCPK: TRUX), a financial holding company and the parent of Truxton Trust Company, announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per common share payable June 25, 2021, to shareholders of record as of June 9, 2021. About Truxton […]

Truxton Corporation Reports First Quarter 2021 Results

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Truxton Corporation, the parent company for Truxton Trust Company (“Truxton” or “the Bank”) and subsidiaries, announced its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. First quarter net income attributable to common shareholders was $3 million or $1.06 per share compared to $2.5 million or $0.87 […]

ICE launches Micro Asia Tech 30 Index Futures contracts

Futures contracts based on the recently launched ICE Asia Tech 30 Index Offers the ability to invest in the 30 largest technology-related companies across Asia-Pacific SINGAPORE & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that it plans to launch Micro Asia Tech 30 Index […]

Till Launches First Collaborative Family Banking Platform

$5M Raised to Empower Kids 8 and Up to Be Smarter Spenders NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Till Financial, the first collaborative family financial tool that empowers kids to become smarter spenders, is now available to all families. Till’s banking platform directly serves the 50 million pre-banked young people that represent over $400 billion in buying power. Till’s […]

Fast-Growing FinTech Infinicept Welcomes Veterans of Shopify, Visa, First Data and United Way as Strategic Advisers

DENVER, April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infinicept, a leading provider of embedded payments infrastructure, today announced several seasoned business advisers who will guide the company in its quest to help software and e-commerce companies “get payments going your way.”   The advisers include former executives from Shopify, Visa, First Data, United Way, Deloitte, UPS […]

Boston Private Enhances Banking Offering Through nCino Platform

Boston Private streamlines commercial & private loan origination and deposit account opening WILMINGTON, N.C., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced that Boston Private, a leading provider of integrated wealth management, trust and banking services, […]

Insurify Partners with Toyota Insurance Management Solutions to Revolutionize Insurance Shopping for Toyota Consumers

Starting in April, Insurify’s white label insurance comparison product will roll out to Toyota customers nationwide through industry-first partnership CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insurify, a leading AI-powered insurance comparison website, is partnering with Toyota Insurance Management Solutions (TIMS) to power its insurance platform with Insurify’s industry-leading online insurance shopping technology. This partnership will provide Toyota customers with […]

Options and Murex Celebrate Long-Term Partnership in Delivering MX.3 as a SaaS Solution

LONDON & PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Options Technology, the leading provider of cloud-enabled managed services to the global capital markets and a long-term Murex partner, empowers MX.3 through its highly secure, enterprise-grade SaaS-enabled Managed Apps platform. Murex, the global leader in trading, risk management and processing solutions for capital markets, is continuing to meet the changing and growing […]

Summit Financial Group Reports Record Quarterly EPS and Net Income

Q1 2021 Diluted EPS $0.80 compared to $0.79 for Q4 2020 and $0.35 for Q1 2020 MOOREFIELD, W.Va., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summit Financial Group, Inc. (“Company” or “Summit”) (NASDAQ: SMMF) today reported first quarter 2021 net income of $10.4 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, both representing a quarterly record. In comparison, […]