REDWOOD CITY, CA, April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (via Blockchain Wire) –– VCOIN, the first transferable digital currency designed for the metaverse and Xsolla, the video game commerce company that helps developers and publishers market, sell, connect and optimize their games globally, today announced a partnership that will support the metaverse for all gamers and […]
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT”, or the “Company”) is seeking to conduct business with the US government agencies and has hired a consulting firm for general guidance with the GSA (General Services Administration) application process. GSA approval status describes an organization that have been […]
Westpay continues to sign merchants looking for a future proof payment solution. Sushi Yama, known for its good sushi, has, as a result of an in-depth assessment, chosen Westpay as their Payment Solution Provider. – We have a strong offering and a reliable solution that attracts merchants that want to enable payments as a part of […]
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cannabis financial services provider Abaca has partnered with Staley Technologies and CIMA to digitize one of the last remaining analog aspects of the industry – cash management. The cost and risk of handling cash have been persistent problems in the cannabis industry. The companies’ collaboration […]
Total Assets Continued To Exceed $11 Billion BETHESDA, Md., April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EGBN), the parent company of EagleBank (the “Bank”), today announced record net income of $43.5 million for the first quarter of 2021, as compared to $23.1 million net income for the first quarter of […]
SHREVEPORT, La., April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HFBL), the holding company for Home Federal Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors at their meeting on April 21, 2021, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0825 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend […]
WILMINGTON, N.C., April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOB) (“Live Oak” or “the Company”) today reported first quarter 2021 net earnings available to common shareholders of $39.4 million, or $0.88 per diluted share. “Live Oak continued to serve America’s small businesses during the first quarter of 2021 and delivered strong […]
Developed with EquBot, AiMAX uses IBM Watson to help turn data into investment insight NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HSBC today announced the launch of the AI Powered Multi Asset Index (AiMAX) family, the first rules-based multi-asset investment strategy to use artificial intelligence (AI) as a method for constructing a diversified growth portfolio. The introduction of AiMAX follows […]
One values Onfido’s AI-based learning to help reduce the need for manual verification SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#identityverification—One, the Sacramento-based digital banking service aimed at driving financial wellness for middle income households today announced a partnership with Onfido, the global identity verification company, to verify the documents provided by customers and accelerate onboarding. One’s all-in-one banking platform […]
CATSKILL, N.Y., April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greene County Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ-GCBC) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend reflects an annual cash dividend rate of $0.48 per share, which is the same rate as the dividend […]
The Company Adds Ex-Apple, Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive Tami Rosen as Chief People Officer, and Citadel Deputy Treasurer, Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive Michael Kurlander as Chief Financial Officer NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pagaya, a global, data-driven financial technology company reshaping the future of finance, today announced the appointments of Tami Rosen as Chief People Officer and Michael Kurlander as […]
HOUSTON, April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cardtronics announced today that Marqeta, the global modern card issuing platform, has signed a partnership agreement with Cardtronics to add the Allpoint Network of surcharge-free ATMs to its modern card issuing platform. Marqeta offers an open API platform that allows fintechs to spin up consumer-facing digital banking programs. […]
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)–Shakepay, a Montreal-based financial technology platform that allows Canadians to buy and sell digital currency and pay their friends, announced today that it has partnered with Marqeta, the global modern card issuing […]
Jumio’s online identity verification solutions enhance Copper River IT’s services to compliantly vet new users, simplify account onboarding and dramatically reduce online fraud PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—Jumio, the leading provider of AI-powered end-to-end identity verification and eKYC solutions, today announced a partnership with Copper River IT, a leading provider of program-focused advanced network/systems engineering solutions […]
Paving the way for the industry’s first true end-to-end eClosing solution PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ICE Mortgage Technology™, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced the launch of Encompass® eClose™, a leading-edge solution that will transform the way mortgage loans are electronically closed in the […]
The recovered ocean-bound plastic credit card empowers consumers to reduce first-use plastic with a more sustainable payment option 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 announced that Unifimoney, the premium digital banking service, will […]
Apex’s Latest Quarterly Report Reveals Young Investors Repositioning Their Portfolios Post Covid-19 in Favor of Meme Stocks and Penny Shares DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apex Clearing Corporation (“Apex” or the “Company”), the fintech for fintechs powering innovation and the future of digital wealth management, today released its Q1 2021 Apex Next Investor Outlook, which sheds light on the […]
New Skyflow Payments Vault Helps Fintech Companies Bring Innovative Apps to Market Faster Enables firms to verify credit and identity and conduct financial transactions without sharing personal data Ensures regulatory compliance for sensitive data, including PCI Delivered as a modern API, and deployable in less than a day PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#API–Today, Skyflow announced the […]
Market impact, vision, and ability to deliver earns SE2 a top spot TOPEKA, Kan., April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SE2, a leading life and annuities insurance technology and services firm, has been named a “Leader” and “Star Performer” in the Everest Group Life and Pensions Insurance BPO Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment. SE2 received high […]
Mortgage lenders and loan officers can use the integration to target audiences with personalized digital advertising MINNEAPOLIS & DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Adwerx, a leading provider of automated, hyperlocal, and personalized digital advertising, is now integrated with Total Expert, the customer experience platform purpose-built for banks and lenders. The integration is making it easy for loan officers […]
132,450 contracts traded in total on ICE Futures Abu Dhabi since launch Liquidity out to January 2022 contract Record Open Interest of more than 42,000 contracts ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that a record 18,848 ICE Murban Crude Oil […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bank of America, N.A. announced today that it issued a $1 billion six-month floating rate bank note referencing the one-month tenor of the Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield IndexSM (BSBY) to multiple investors earlier this week. BSBY adheres to the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) Principles for Financial Benchmarks and measures the average […]
Retailers in the U.S. can now offer expanded payment access to customers SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#buynnowpaylater—Snap Finance (Snap), provider of fast, flexible, pay-over-time digital financing options, announced a new partnership with Affirm, a transparent alternative to credit cards. Retailers using Snap can now seamlessly integrate Affirm’s additional financing options to capture more revenue from high-intent […]
Zero2First Also Becomes a Roxe Chain Supernode, Continuing Momentum of the Roxe Ecosystem NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Roxe, a next-generation global payment network, today announced that Zero2First and Future Capital Tech have made strategic investments in Roxe to help accelerate Roxe’s growth. Zero2First also now operates a supernode on Roxe Chain, the public-private hybrid blockchain purpose-built for […]
CUSO creates department to host credit unions’ data warehouses, help clients better analyze and leverage data FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Episys® core processing system from Symitar® to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, today announced the launch of its data analytics division […]
Global micro-mobility leader Helbiz and the first Italian digital insurance brokerage group, YOLO, hope to accelerate the digital transformation for the insurance sector MILAN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Helbiz, a global leader in micro-mobility that is the business combination target of GreenVision Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: GRNV), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Italy’s first digital insurance brokerage group, […]
Key facts FIS continues to drive global eCommerce with domestic acquiring capabilities in high-growth regions of Southeast Asia and Africa. Through its Worldpay product portfolio, FIS will bring new payment options to merchants and eCommerce providers across these new regions. Expansion is part of company’s plans to enhance its merchant acquiring presence in additional markets. […]
TULSA, Okla., April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BOK Financial (NASDAQ: BOKF) today reported net earnings applicable to common shareholders for the first quarter of 2021 of $146.1 million, or $2.10 per diluted common share. CEO Commentary Steven G. Bradshaw, president and chief executive officer stated, “Not since the energy downturn in 2016 have we […]
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has made an investment, through Accenture Ventures, in Nigeria-based fintech company Okra, an open finance data infrastructure startup serving the rapidly expanding African financial services market. Founded in 2019 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, Okra is an open finance platform that enables developers and businesses to build personalized digital services […]
Custom technology and distribution agreement will simplify access to select Nuveen alternative investing products for accredited investors NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nuveen, a leading global investment manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management, and iCapital Network1, the global financial technology platform driving access and efficiency in alternative investing for the asset and wealth management industries, […]
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Womply, a nationwide fintech platform that provides applications, APIs, marketing, and financial tools to facilitate commerce, announced a new partnership with TMC Financing (TMC), headquartered in Oakland, CA. The partnership aims to assist America’s small businesses, independent contractors, and the self-employed gain access to federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding. Womply’s breakthrough PPP […]
Discover® Identity Theft Protection includes child identity protection RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Discover today announced Discover® Identity Theft Protection, a fee-based identity theft protection product that provides individuals with credit and identity monitoring, alerts and fraud resolution services, is available to all U.S. consumers. This expansion comes as identity theft reports more than doubled nationwide from 2019 […]
U.S. & Canada now lead the world in open banking and open finance API adoption through industry-led technical standards body. RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FDXAPI—The Financial Data Exchange (FDX) today reported that 16 million North American consumers are now using its FDX API for open banking and open finance data sharing. This milestone solidifies the U.S. and […]
PORTLAND, Maine–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WEX (NYSE: WEX), a leading financial technology service provider, has signed a multi-year fuel card agreement with Kum & Go. The retailer ranked No. 18 on CSP’s (Convenience Store Products) list of Top 202 Convenience Store Chains of 2020 and is continuing a trend of rapid growth. With more than 400 stores across […]
First quarter 2021 ROTCE of 15.9%; Adjusted ROTCE of 20.2% improved from 18.2% in fourth quarter 2020* Tangible book value per share of $10.30 up 1% from fourth quarter 2020 MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or “First Horizon”) today reported first quarter 2021 net income available to […]
SAN DIEGO, April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”) filed with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) a provisional patent for systems and methods of a financial software application to prioritize and consolidate credit cards charge system. The system will be offered as a web based […]
Dublin, April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Central Bank FinTech and Societal Control Market: Blockchain, Social Credit and Monitoring Systems, and Centrally Controlled Digital Currencies 2021 – 2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Central Bank Controlled Digital Currencies to leverage Blockchain Technology and Social Credit Systems Unlike Bitcoin, which represents a form […]
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#australia–The global battle for talent supercharged by the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of abating, with Australia sending out strong signals that it intends to succeed with its latest immigration offering under the Australia Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce. Under the purview of the taskforce, there is a fast-tracked visa program with a […]
Figure 1 Well-Positioned Balance Sheet LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FIRST QUARTER 2021 RESULTS $150.4M $1.27 $156.0M 25.67% Net Earnings Diluted Earnings per Share PPNR ROATE FIRST QUARTER 2021 HIGHLIGHTS Net Earnings of $150.4 Million or $1.27 Per Diluted Share Core Deposits Up $3.3 Billion or 15% in 1Q21; Represents 91% of […]
Net income of $10.2 million for the quarter; diluted first quarter 2021 EPS of $0.92 per share versus $0.91 per share in the fourth quarter of 2020 as revenue generation continued at an elevated level, expenses declined and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the loan portfolio continues to be limited The Company’s Board […]
