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First Horizon Corporation to Participate in Virtual KBW Winter Financial Services Symposium

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — William Losch, Chief Financial Officer, of First Horizon Corporation (NYSE:FHN) will participate in a virtual conference with KBW on February 11, 2021 at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time. A link to the conference will be available to the public via live webcast with audio replay available for 14 […]

Bottomline Announces Payments and Cash Lifecycle Platform

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bottomline (NASDAQ: EPAY), a leading provider of financial technology that makes complex business payments simple, smart and secure, today unveiled expanded corporate treasury capabilities as part of its integrated Payments and Cash Lifecycle Platform. The platform empowers financial managers to optimize cash, liquidity and working capital with […]

IPification Launches One-click Mobile Phone Verification Solution in the UK

IPification one-click phone verification will be available to mobile subscribers of all UK mobile operators HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#mobileidentity–IPification, the creator of new technology for passwordless one-click mobile authentication, phone verification and fraud prevention, announces the launch of their one-click phone verification solution in the UK. The solution is currently in the final phases of testing […]

Nextech partners with Stripe to deliver integrated payments to specialty medical practices

The combination of Nextech’s practice management software and Stripe’s payment engine creates a unique and best-in-class integrated payments solution for medical practices TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nextech, a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions for specialty physician practices, today announced its partnership with Stripe, a global technology company building economic infrastructure […]

LifeYield, Allianz Life Expand Partnership to Help Financial Professionals Increase Retirement Income Potential

Access to LifeYield’s Social Security Advantage with Income Layers Helps Identify, Fill Gaps in Achieving Retirement Goals BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–To help investors find the right solutions to fill gaps in their retirement checks and cover anticipated expenses, LifeYield LLC, the market leader in developing cloud-based solutions that allow advisors to maximize retirement income for their clients, […]

Investview (“INVU”) Reports New Record $2.77 Million Month in Bitcoin Mining Revenue & Announces Strategic Facility Relocation to Further Improve Mining Production, Operations, Revenue and Profits

A strategic relocation of Investview’s largest mining operation to a more cost-effective region with long-term, low cost and sustainable power rates is projected to significantly reduce mining cost and further expand gross margins. Eatontown, NJ, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Investview, Inc. (OTCQB: INVU), a diversified financial technology company that through its subsidiaries and […]

Safe Harbor Credit Union Sees 143% Increase in Loans in 2020 with the Help of Kasasa

Credit union achieves growth despite industry wide slump due to COVID-19 AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Safe Harbor Credit Union has experienced its best loan growth in years with the assistance of Kasasa®, an award-winning financial technology and marketing provider. Safe Harbor expanded its relationship with Kasasa to strategically pivot its loan offerings. By reframing how consumers think […]

Usio Continues to be the Bankruptcy Software Industry’s PayFac Platform of Choice

With Signing of NextChapter, Usio’s Proprietary Technology Becomes Payment Platform of Choice for Two of Industry’s Top Three Largest Bankruptcy Software Developers SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), an integrated electronic payment solutions provider, today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with NextChapter, a leading developer of […]

QMA launches flexible ESG and active tax management SMA platform for RIAs

NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$PRU–QMA, the quantitative equity and multi-asset solutions specialist of PGIM, the $1.4 trillion global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), has launched PGIM Quant Select, the first service for registered investment advisors (RIAs) that combines active multifactor equity solutions with customized environmental, social and governance (ESG) and tax management. PGIM […]

ASC X9 Launches ISO 20022 Best Practices Forum

New Group, Open to All, Seeks to Broaden ISO 20022 Use in the U.S. Financial Industry by Documenting and Promoting Best Market Practices ANNAPOLIS, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ISO20022–The Accredited Standards Committee X9 Inc. (X9) today announced the formation of the U.S. ISO 20022 Market Practice Industry Forum, which will work to research and document best practice recommendations […]

Bank of the West Selects Fiserv to Bring Zelle to Small Businesses

Bank advances payment-focused engagement strategy ahead of strong customer demand BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bank of the West, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, is enabling its small business customers to send and receive money quickly and easily with Turnkey Service for Zelle®: Small Business from Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services technology […]

Independent Restaurants Running on Toast’s All-in-One Platform Outperform Peers by up to 30% During Pandemic

Investments in digital ordering and contactless payments technology allowed Toast to significantly grow their customer community and increase recurring revenue by ~70% BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#COVID19—Toast, the fastest-growing restaurant management platform, today announced the 2020 results of its investments in the restaurant community. During the pandemic, Toast took steps to support the industry through rapid product innovation, […]

U.S. Payments Forum Announces 2021 Steering Committee

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Payments Forum announced today its 2021 Steering Committee and officers. This leadership is essential in supporting the introduction and implementation of new and emerging payments technologies that help protect the security of, and enhance opportunities for, payment transactions within the U.S. The Steering Committee […]

Financial Institutions, Inc. Announces Completion of Landmark Group Acquisition

– Rochester, New York Insurance brokerage firm was acquired by SDN Insurance Agency, Financial Institutions’ insurance subsidiary – Kelly M. Shea and Christopher K. Shea will lead Rochester insurance operations WARSAW, N.Y., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISI) (the “Company”), parent company of Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), SDN Insurance Agency, […]

SRAX Announces Sequire Platform Has Over 3 Million Retail Investors

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SRAX, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX), a financial technology company that unlocks data and insights for publicly traded companies through Sequire, its SaaS platform, has announced that Sequire has grown to over 3 million retail investors. “We have been discussing the importance of retail investors in public companies since the inception of Sequire. It’s the […]

CSI Partners With Autobooks To Enrich Relationship Between Small Businesses and Financial Institutions

PADUCAH, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–To empower financial institutions with the tools they need to help their small business customers more effectively manage their finances, Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) (OTCQX: CSVI), a provider of end-to-end fintech and regtech solutions, has partnered with Autobooks, a fully integrated payments and accounting platform for small businesses, delivered through financial institutions. Autobooks […]

CloudPay Reports Significant Growth in 2020, Sets Strong Direction for 2021

Global Payroll and Treasury Services Provider Helps Organizations Accelerate Digital Transformation and Ensure Payroll Continuity While Navigating Unprecedented Times NEW YORK and LONDON, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading global payroll provider CloudPay today announced details of its 2020 momentum, sharing it exceeded its pre-COVID new business plan growth by 50 percent. Particularly noteworthy was increased […]

The Helper Bees Grows 200% in 2020, Helps 12,500 Families with Home Care

Digital home care company secured $6M in Series A funding, launched four successful products 200% YoY revenue growth; partnered with five new insurance carriers; welcomed 157 new team members; helped 12,500 families Well-positioned to bridge the gap and provide better care for 73 million aging adults in the U.S. AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ATX—The Helper Bees (THB), […]

Ault Global Holdings Appoints Douglas P. Gintz as Chief Technology Officer and Director of Global Technology Implementation

Mr. Gintz to Lead Development of Innovative Technology Solutions Focused on the Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Market at Scale LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AP #ACECool–Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) a diversified holding company (the “Company”), today announced the appointment of Douglas P. Gintz as Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) and Director of Global Technology Implementation. Mr. […]

Juniper Research: Biometrics to Secure Over $3 Trillion in Mobile Payments by 2025; Driven by Shift to App-based mCommerce

BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#biometrics–A new study from Juniper Research has found that biometrics will authenticate over $3 trillion of payment transactions in 2025, from just $404 billion in 2020. The report found that biometrics, including fingerprint, iris, voice and facial recognition are becoming critical to offering compelling app experiences, as mobile payments dominate the payments landscape. […]

Sootchy Hires Top Talent in Marketing and 529 College Savings Plans

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#529plan–Two years ago, David Adefeso began work on a platform with a singular vision: debt-free education for all. As Sootchy’s website and subsequent app have developed, so has the drive to realize that vision with the help of two women who are powerhouses in their industries. The first of these is Emma Willis. […]

Altruist Launches Portfolio Marketplace Featuring Vanguard and Dimensional Fund Advisors Models

Platform creates one-stop-shop for portfolio management, brokerage services and portfolio accounting software LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Altruist, a fully-integrated digital investment platform, announced the release of a new marketplace for financial advisors to use turnkey portfolios from leading asset managers. Advisors can build custom model portfolios on Altruist or assign models from providers in this new marketplace, […]

Metrics Implements nCino to Scale Its Corporate Lending Business

Australian non-bank corporate lender partners with Industrie&Co to assist with project delivery SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 01, 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 Metrics Credit Partners, a leading Australian non-bank corporate lender, has adopted the nCino Bank […]

Insurity Expands System Integrator (SI) Program with 14 Major Partners to Ensure On-time and Under-budget Implementations Worldwide

14 major system integration companies are now implementing Insurity’s best-in-class policy, billing, and claims software across 18 of the world’s leading insurers HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs today announced that its proven software products can now be implemented by 14 system integrator (SI) partners, who […]

RJD Green Inc. Updates Current Acquisition and Announces a Binding Letter of Intent with TrustLock

TULSA, OK, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire–RJD Green Inc. (OTCPK: RJDG) updates the purchase agreement with a premier mid-west regional fabricator of stone and engineered stone products, and announces a binding letter of intent with TrustLock USA, Inc. Acquisition Update RJD Green in updating their granite fabrication company acquisition states they received missing […]

Tech-Enabled Benefits Provider Beam Enhances Digital-First Insurance Experience

After record growth in 2020, Beam poised for continued expansion with revamped rewards program and automated broker tools COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beam Dental, the digital-first dental insurer that incorporates dental hygiene behavior into policy pricing, today announced an expansion of its Beam Perks rewards program and the introduction of a […]

Nexo Introduces In-app Cryptocurrency Exchange Service

The tool allows for instant limitless native trades of all digital and fiat currencies supported by Nexo The Exchange’s ‘Smart Routing’ system offers a more favorable quote than manually executed swap The proprietary service facilitates the acquisition and exchange of NEXO Tokens LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$NEXO #NexoExchange—Nexo, the leading regulated financial institution for digital assets with over […]

70% of Bank of America Clients Engaging Digitally for More of Their Financial Needs

Top 5 trends reveal how digital became a primary channel for clients during the pandemic Growth in digital engagement expected to continue as clients enjoy personalized experiences and embrace the ease and convenience of managing their financial lives anywhere and anytime CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Last year, more and more people relied on digital connections and capabilities […]

Intuit QuickBooks Capital to Help Small Businesses Access Additional PPP Loans as SBA-Approved Lender

QUICKBOOKS 2020 PPP BY THE NUMBERS Through the CARES Act, QuickBooks Capital helped eligible customers access more than $1.2 billion in SBA-approved and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans last year. QuickBooks Capital has helped more than 30,000 small businesses access these loans, keeping more than 220,000 employees on payrolls. Last year, the average loan size […]

Mogo Reports Over 300% Increase in Bitcoin Transaction Volume in January

January new Bitcoin account additions increased by more than 140% from December 2020 All figures in Canadian $ VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO) (TSX:MOGO) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), a digital payments and financial technology company, today reported strong month-over-month growth in several key metrics in January related to its bitcoin account as an increasing […]

Ault Global Holdings to Resume Bitcoin Mining at Energy Efficient Facility With 1,000 S19 Pro Antminers From Bitmain

Alliance Cloud Services Closes Acquisition of 617,000 Square Foot Michigan Cloud Data Center Providing Up to 300MW of Low-Cost Power LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AP #ACS–Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) (the “Company”) announced today that Alliance Cloud Services, LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ault Alliance, Inc., closed on the acquisition of a […]

Financial Advice is (Finally) Affordable – Status Money Launches Virtual Coaching Starting at $3 per Month

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CFP–Status Money announced today the launch of its financial coaching service that connects individual members with certified financial professionals via video conference. Access to professional financial guidance and advice has never been more important, with 40% of US investors surveyed by Cerulli Associates in October saying they need more advice and 19.1 million […]

North America $7.5+ Billion Direct Carrier Billing Market to 2027: Limited DCB, Pure DCB, MSISDN Forwarding, & PIN or MO Base Window

Dublin, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “North America Direct Carrier Billing Market to 2027- COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis by Type; Platform; End User; and Country” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The direct carrier billing market in North America is expected to grow from US$ 3,980.2Mn in 2019 to US$ 7,688.5Mn […]

PFS’ Correos League Of Legends’ Mobile Prepaid Solution Is Available Across Spain

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FinTech–The PFS Correos Prepago League of Legends’ digital payment product is live for legions of fans in a salute to Spain’s thriving youth market. The smart virtual payment option is set to become a transformative parental FinTech solution in Spain to empower young people with a safe means of making online purchases. Sergio Ignacio […]

San Francisco Federal Credit Union Promotes Palwick

San Francisco Federal Credit Union Promotes Palwick Melissa Palwick, CME, SFFedCU SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jonathan Oliver, President and Chief Executive Officer of San Francisco Federal Credit Union (SFFedCU) has announced the promotion of Melissa Palwick from Consumer Lending Manager to Chief Member Experience Officer (CME). “Melissa has been a rising […]

Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. Announces Full Year 2020 and Fourth Quarter Financial Results

DUNKIRK, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LSBK), the holding company for Lake Shore Savings Bank (the “Bank”), reported unaudited net income of $1.24 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to net income of $1.17 million, or $0.20 per diluted […]

Zafin Welcomes Michael Lee as Executive Vice President of Community and Regional Banking to Spearhead Company’s Continued Growth in the Sector

Lee will leverage his deep understanding of the banking industry to provide community financial institutions with innovative technology solutions to give them a competitive edge NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zafin, the world’s leading SaaS product and pricing platform for the next generation of banking, today announces the addition of Michael Lee […]

City National Bank Joins with Extend to Launch Virtual Visa Commercial Credit Card Solution

Innovative payments capability offers commercial card clients a simple, easy and secure way to make payments LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — City National Bank, America’s Premier Private and Business Bank®, today announced that it has joined with New York City-based fintech startup Extend to launch a virtual Visa commercial credit card solution […]

Provident Financial Services, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings, Adoption of Stock Repurchase Program, Declaration of Quarterly Cash Dividend and Annual Meeting Date

ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) (the “Company”) reported net income of $40.6 million, or $0.53 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, compared to net income of $26.0 million, or $0.40 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, […]

Mambu Reports Company-Wide Growth in 2020

Cloud banking platform assists 26 FIs rapidly adjust to market changes, leading Mambu to its funding of $135M at a $2.1 billion valuation MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mambu, a cloud banking platform for banking and lending businesses, announced today it experienced company-wide growth during 2020. The company quickly helped 26 financial institutions (FIs)adapt to market changes, including a […]