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True Return Systems LLC and D. Tiller Law PLLC Commence Sale of Foundational Blockchain Patent as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT)

Expected to be world’s first offering of a patent as an NFT; buyer of token will hold all associated rights to underlying intellectual property Patent provides elegant solution for maintaining blockchain’s foundational benefits while expanding applications, easing combination of “on chain” and “off chain” data storage NEW CANAAN, Conn. & FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–True Return […]

Esker Recognized as a Market Leader in Ardent Partners 2021 ePayables Technology Advisor for Second Consecutive Year

LYON, France & MIDDLETON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Esker, a global cloud platform and leader in AI-driven process automation solutions for finance and customer service functions, today announced that it has been recognized as a Market Leader in the 2021 ePayables Technology Advisor research report from Ardent Partners for the second consecutive year. The report highlights Esker’s strength […]

Commerce Home Mortgage’s Wholesale Division Has a New Name: Change Wholesale

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking–The Change Company, America’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), and its mortgage banking subsidiary Change Home Mortgage (the “Company”) announced today the rebranding of the Company’s wholesale division to Change Wholesale. Ted Ray, President of Change Home Mortgage, said, “This rebranding represents an important milestone as we focus our resources on scaling Change […]

Commerce Home Mortgage Has a New Name: Change Home Mortgage

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking–The Change Company, America’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), announced today the rebranding of its mortgage banking subsidiary to Change Home Mortgage. President Ted Ray said, “This rebranding represents an important milestone as we continue to scale our digital platform serving traditional and non-traditional homeowners. Our proprietary loans, technology, and platform are enabling […]

LifeYield Helped Advisors Create $2.9B of Potential Retirement Wealth in Q1 2021

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In the year since the pandemic’s inception, LifeYield LLC has emerged as a growth catalyst for financial advisories of all sizes. Using LifeYield’s software to optimize the timing of Social Security benefits, advisors have added a cumulative $2.9 billion in potential retirement wealth to investors’ assets in the first quarter of 2021. As the […]

StratiFi & Wealthbox Announce Integration Partnership

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–StratiFi, developer of award-winning PRISM Rating™ technology for RIAs, Investment Managers, and BDs, has announced a new partnership with Wealthbox. The two firms are working together to combine StratiFi’s award-winning PRISM Rating™ technology with Wealthbox’s CRM to enable advisors to see the full picture of their clients by syncing the data within both […]

Digital Homeownership Company Better Expands Mortgage Services In Three Additional States Amidst Red Hot Housing Market

Company’s expansion comes as two-thirds of homeowners shopped virtually in 2020 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Better, one of the fastest-growing digital homeownership companies in the U.S., announced yesterday that it launched mortgage services in three additional states: Minnesota, Vermont, and Virginia. Better streamlines the home financing experience by combining technology with human intelligence to remove fees and […]

Sydney Consulting Group Selects Wolters Kluwer NILS™ INsource® Compliance Offering

Continuously updated, expert-curated regulatory content helps streamline insurance compliance efforts MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#WoltersKluwer–Florida-based Sydney Consulting Group has selected two offerings within Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions’ NILS™ INsource® solutions suite to advance compliance support of its many insurance carrier clients. Along with its adoption of the NILS™ INsource® solution, Sydney Consulting Group has implemented NILS™ State Filing […]

AdvisorEngine Completes Integration With Schwab Advisor Center® to Deliver Personalization at Scale for Independent Advisors

For the first time, RIAs can access Schwab Advisor Center client data as part of AdvisorEngine’s end-to-end technology platform RALEIGH, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AdvisorEngine®, the financial experience company, announced today it has completed its platform integration with Schwab Advisor Center. Advisors can now access AdvisorEngine’s open-architecture, holistic wealth technology platform inclusive of proposal generation, client profiling, digital […]

Euronet Worldwide, Inc., to Discuss Results of Global Real Time Payments Network Participation Research Conducted with Forrester Consulting

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euronet USA, LLC, a software division of Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ: EEFT), announced today that it will discuss the results of a commissioned study about financial institutions and their challenges related to joining and participating in global real time payment (RTP) networks in an upcoming virtual presentation. […]

Following Six Transformative Years in Payments Innovation, Fattmerchant Rebrands to Stax as a Leading Financial Technology and Solutions Provider

To more effectively represent the fintech’s evolution as a company, the rebrand includes a new name, look and product experience across its mobile and desktop dashboard ORLANDO, Fla., April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fattmerchant, a leading provider of integrated payment technology, today announces it is changing its name to Stax to mirror the fintech’s […]

Demotech Affirms Financial Stability Rating Assigned to Gateway Insurance Company

JERSEY CITY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FSR—Buckle, a tech-enabled financial services company, announced the Financial Stability Rating® (FSR) of A, Exceptional, assigned to its licensed carrier, the Gateway Insurance Company, has been affirmed by Demotech, Inc., based on year-end 2020 results. FSRs are a leading indicator of the financial stability of property and casualty insurers and title underwriters. […]

Unifimoney Launches Premium Investment Choice Credit Card With Rewards Paid as Crypto, Gold or Equity

Points and rewards-based travel credit cards become less attractive as consumer behaviors shift to future wealth creation and using eco-friendly products SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Unifimoney, the investment and money management platform, today announced the launch of the Unifi Premier credit card – the latest innovation to the credit card market offering customers the […]

OneSpan Sign Virtual Room Makes Remote Agreement Signing Easy and Secure

Financial institutions and their customers can now safely and securely collaborate via videoconference to review and e-sign documents CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OneSpan™ (NASDAQ: OSPN), the global leader in securing remote banking transactions, today announced the launch of its OneSpan Sign Virtual Room for remote agreement collaboration and e-signing. The Virtual Room provides financial services organizations a single […]

Bank of Hawaii Selects FIS Digital One to Meet Growing Demand for Digital and Mobile Banking

Key facts Honolulu-based bank will tap into FIS digital banking solutions to create a modern and highly personalized digital banking experience across online and mobile channels. FIS Digital One has a low-code implementation, which can greatly enhance speed to market. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to reshape consumer behaviors and accelerate the adoption […]

Discover Adds Carbonfund.org as a Cashback Bonus® Redemption Option, Extending Sustainability Commitment to Cardmembers

$1 Cashback Bonus = 1 tree planted. That’s all it takes to make an impact when cardmembers donate Cashback Bonus® to Carbonfund.org. RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Discover announced today that Carbonfund.org, a leading nonprofit carbon reduction and offset organization, has been added as a Cashback Bonus® redemption option to give cardmembers an opportunity to help better the […]

Simmons Reports First Quarter 2021 Earnings

PINE BLUFF, Ark., April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (the “Company” or “Simmons”) today announced net income of $67.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, compared to $77.2 million for the same period in 2020, a decrease of $9.8 million, or 12.7%, due in significant part to […]

WeWork Starts Utilizing Cryptocurrency as Form of Payment

Coinbase becomes WeWork’s first member company to pay in cryptocurrency NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WeWork, the leading flexible space provider, has announced that it will begin servicing a new economy by now accepting payment in select cryptocurrencies. In partnership with BitPay and Coinbase, the company will expand its flexibility by utilizing cryptocurrency for inbound and outbound transactions. […]

MarketWall, AnalytixInsight and Intesa Sanpaolo Present InvestoPro Sim

A highly innovative investment firm characterised by a wide range of investment tools and offers, the quality of the information flow and the ability to provide advanced digital solutions. The InvestoPro.com online trading platform includes financial analyses, news, research, educational formats and other exclusive content created by teams of experts with the aid of artificial […]

Rakuten TV and Samsung TV Plus Reinforce Solid Partnership by Launching Over 166 Channels in 16 Markets

This solid step forward in the ongoing strategic alliance strengthens the company’s position in the European AVOD market This partnership will broaden advertisers’ opportunities by extending reach to audiences across European markets, leveraging Rakuten Advertising’s 1st party data and audience insights BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rakuten TV strengthens its ongoing partnership with Samsung Electronics to expand its […]

Payhawk Raises $20m from QED Investors

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Payhawk, the platform for payments and expense management, has raised $20 million. The round is led by the US-based fund QED Investors, which has a strong track record of investing in more than 15 fintech unicorns among Klarna and NuBank. Existing investor Earlybird Digital East, who led the $3.6 million seed round in March […]

Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. Announces Earnings for the first quarter 2021

WOOSTER, Ohio, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wayne Savings Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: WAYN), (the “Company”), the holding company parent of Wayne Savings Community Bank, reported net income (unaudited) of $1,887,000, or $0.76 per common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. This represents an increase of $570,000, or 43.3%, compared to $1,317,000, or […]

Pacific Medical Centers Selects Redspin to Prepare for DoD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Assessment

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CTEK #CMMC–Redspin, a division of CynergisTek (NYSE AMERICAN: CTEK), announced that Pacific Medical Centers, a primary and integrated multi-specialty healthcare network across the Puget Sound region, chose Redspin to conduct a readiness assessment of their current security posture to determine how to prepare for the Department of Defense’s new security framework certification for […]

iCapital Network® Expands Data Security Leadership with Veteran Chief Information Security Officer

Senior security executive will expand upon Capital’s comprehensive information security and IT risk management program to support iCapital’s continued growth NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iCapital Network1, the global financial technology platform driving access and efficiency in alternative investing for the asset and wealth management industries, today announced Gary Owen will join iCapital as Chief Information Security Officer […]

CenfuraⓇ Limited announces a new African subsidiary opening in Nigeria

Cenfura’s Nigerian subsidiary will provide 24/7 renewable energy in Nigeria and provide a bridge to the digital economy for efficient payments LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$XCF #Blockchain—CenfuraⓇ Ltd. is delighted to announce a new subsidiary with local partners in Nigeria to provide needed 24/7 Green Power to communities and businesses. Cenfura’s focus in Nigeria will be twofold — […]

CellTrust SL2 Now Available on Four Leading UEMs

Supporting BYOD, CYOD and COPE enterprise mobile ecosystems 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 is now available on four leading Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions. UEM solutions provide a single user endpoint management […]

API3 and Open Bank Project Initiate a 10-Year Development Partnership to Bridge Open Banking with Blockchains

Partnership will have open banking APIs connected to blockchain platforms using API3’s Airnode, enabling the use of open banking data in Web 3.0 applications BERLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–API3 has entered into a 10-year development partnership with Open Bank Project to connect over 400 banking & open banking APIs directly to blockchains via API3’s Airnode, all housed under […]

USA Technologies Officially Launches as Cantaloupe, Inc.

New Corporate Identity Includes Ticker Change to “CTLP” Company to Celebrate New Corporate Identity with Ringing of Closing Bell at Nasdaq MALVERN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CTLP #CTLP–USA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAT), today announced its official name change to Cantaloupe, Inc. (“Cantaloupe” or the “Company”) and its ticker symbol to “CTLP”. The Company begins trading on the Nasdaq […]

Sightline Payments Expands Management Team with Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer

Recent $100 million capital raise helps Sightline also recruit talented Chief Marketing Officer, Chief People Officer and Chief of Staff executives LAS VEGAS, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sightline Payments, a dynamic Financial Technology company that is enabling the next generation of cashless, mobile and omni-channel payment solutions for the gaming, lottery, sports betting, […]

WEX Gives Mixed Fleets More Fueling Options

PORTLAND, Maine–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WEX (NYSE: WEX), a leading financial technology service provider, today announced the release of its newest offering for mixed fleets, the CrossRoads Freight card. The new product will provide one-card access to truck stops and retail fueling locations to meet the needs of businesses that operate all classes of vehicles. The card allows […]

Middle East Online Payment Gateway Market Outlook Report 2020-2028 Featuring Telr Pte, Payfort International, Checkout.com, 2Checkout, PayTabs, CASHU, and Infibeam Avenues

Dublin, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Middle East Online Payment Gateway Market Outlook 2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Middle East online payment gateway market registered a value of around USD 2300 Million in the year 2019 and is further estimated to reach around USD 9500 Million by the year […]

Global In-Vehicle Payments Market is estimated to be US$ 8.90 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 16.9% during the forecast period – by PMI

Covina, CA, April 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global In-Vehicle Payments Market accounted for US$ 1.90 billion in 2019 and is estimated to be US$ 8.90 billion by 2029 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 16.9%. Continuous advances in the connected vehicle technologies and IoT has led to the movement of mobile […]

Net1 to Host Conference Call to Review Third Quarter 2021 Results

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) (“Net1”) today announced it will release third quarter 2021 results after the market close on May 6, 2021. Net1 management will host a conference call to review these results on May 7, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern […]

Paya Announces Appointment of Oni Chukwu to its Board of Directors

Chukwu brings Extensive Enterprise Cloud Software and Technology Experience ATLANTA, April 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paya (NASDAQ: PAYA), a leading integrated payments and commerce solution provider, today announced the appointment of Oni Chukwu to its Board of Directors.   Mr. Chukwu was Executive Chairman and CEO of Aventri, a leader in cloud-based enterprise Event Management […]

Ebix Subsidiary EbixCash Commences IPO Exercise

 • ICICI Securities, Axis Capital, SBI Capital & Edelweiss Financial Services are Lead Managers to the Proposed IPO NOIDA, India and JOHNS CREEK, Ga., April 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 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 that its […]

Nuvei to Acquire Mazooma, a U.S. focused gaming and sports wagering payment technology provider

(All amounts in U.S. dollars) MONTREAL, April 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (TSX: NVEI and NVEI.U), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mazooma Technical Services Inc. (“Mazooma”), a U.S. focused gaming and sports wagering payment technology […]

Insights on the Payment Gateway Global Market to 2025 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

Dublin, April 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Payment Gateway Market Research Report by Type – Global Forecast to 2025 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Payment Gateway Market is expected to grow from USD 50,312.85 Million in 2020 to USD 94,198.97 Million by the end of […]

Grid Dynamics Launches Cutting Edge Mobile Digital Assistant for Banking

SAN RAMON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GDYN) (“Grid Dynamics”), a global provider of digital transformation consulting and development services, has launched a powerful new digital banking assistant solution. With this solution, banks will be able to offer AI-driven conversational experiences over mobile devices to enhance their customer’s banking experience. Mobile devices are revolutionizing […]

Synctera Signs on CheckAlt and Socure as Latest Partners to Continue Building out FinTech-as-a-Service Offerings

The partnership banking solution also unveils new ACH and Ledger as-a-Service capabilities SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Synctera, a new solution for partnership banking at scale, today announced partnership agreements with CheckAlt, the largest independent lockbox and electronic payments provider in the country, and Socure, the leader in 100% digital identity trust, to bring mobile remote deposit capture […]

BONAFiDEE Launch New ‘Liveness Test’ Strengthening Its Already Highly Secure, Anti-fraud, Visual Biometric Verification Check

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digitalengagement–BONAFiDEE, the award winning reg-tech company based in Tunbridge Wells are proud to announce the launch of its new ‘liveness test’ strengthening its already highly secure, anti-fraud, Visual Biometric Verification check. Driven by its goal to remain one step ahead of online fraudsters, BONAFiDEE recognises that Deepfake technology is an ever-growing threat […]