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AFF: Cyberport Chairman and Vista Equity Partners’ Robert Smith explore InsurTech opportunities in the Greater Bay Area

The City’s FinTech hub supports Hong Kong in becoming an exporter of cross-border FinTech solutions Dr. George Lam, Cyberport’s Chairman, notes that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is the region’s largest and best FinTech hub, and that Hong Kong and the GBA will become exporters of cross-border FinTech solutions. Hong Kong, Jan. 19, […]

Temenos Enterprise Pricing Offers Banks Core-Agnostic, SaaS Solution for Rapid Launch of Personalized Products and Services

Temenos’ solution enables larger banks with complex, legacy systems to launch innovative and highly competitive multi-product pricing offerings – across Temenos’ and third-party core banking platforms – to gain earlier time to value as they start their modernization program Temenos’ powerful, enterprise-wide product management and dynamic pricing helps larger banks innovate with personalized services and […]

TestingXperts Opens Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa Headquarters in Singapore

SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–TestingXperts (Tx), a next-gen QA & Software Testing Services provider, co-headquartered in London, UK and Pennsylvania, USA, announced the expansion of its operations in the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region with its new office in Singapore and appointment of APMEA Regional Head Niranjan Kumar, who is based out of Singapore and […]

Global Bill Splitting Apps Market (2020 to 2024) – Featuring Groupee, GroupMe & Locatable Among Others

Dublin, Jan. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Bill Splitting Apps Market 2020-2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The publisher has been monitoring the bill splitting apps market and it is poised to grow by $ 165.71 mn during 2020-2024 progressing at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period. The report […]

THB places the first risk with Global Health Risk Facility through Syndicate 1796

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#broking–THB, the specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, today reveals it has placed the first risk with the newly launched Global Health Risk Facility (GHRF), a public-private collaboration developed by insurtech Parsyl to help protect and support the global distribution of critical health commodities including existing and newly-emerging vaccines. Working closely with Phil Mason, Managing […]

Reply Signs an Agreement with AWS to Develop Industry Solutions

TURIN, Italy–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Reply, specialized on new communications channels and digital media, announces today it has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Automotive, Retail, Energy, and Telco customers. Through this SCA, the Reply Group of companies dedicated to AWS – Comsysto Reply, Data […]

Defiance Cross-Lists the First Ever 5G ETF (FIVG) and SPAC ETF (SPAK) in Mexico

Defiance ETFs Expands its Global Footprint to Mexico NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$FIVG #5G–“As Mexican investors seek access to evolving disruptive technology sub-sectors, Defiance is excited to cross-list the first ever SPAC and 5G ETFs on the Mexican stock exchange, Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV),” says Sylvia Jablonski, Chief Investment Officer of Defiance ETFs. About Defiance: Founded […]

Socure to Power Responsible Growth for Online Gaming Operators in Eleven U.S. States with Intelligent KYC

Intelligent KYC Delivers up to 90% Auto-Acceptance Rates for New Players NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#dataprotection—Socure, the leader in Day Zero identity verification, today announced that its Socure ID+ identity verification platform will be available to digital gaming operators in eleven states. The company’s Intelligent KYC streamlines online identity verification by auto-accepting a significantly higher percentage of […]

SWBC Selects Finicity Pay™ for Account Validation

Finicity Pay creates secure payments ecosystem; meets 2021 Nacha requirements for ACH transactions, increased anti-fraud controls SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Finicity, a Mastercard company and leading provider of open banking solutions, and SWBC, an international financial services company, announced today that SWBC will utilize Finicity Pay™ for instant account verification of online Automated Clearing House (ACH) […]

Latinia invests in fintech company Ábaco to boost financial inclusion in the region

BOGOTA, Colombia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech—Latinia, a software vendor specializing in real-time event processing for financial institutions has recently announced its investment in the SaaS fintech company Ábaco, which operates in Colombia and Mexico and provides financial access to unbanked individuals. Ábaco develops a groundbreaking software for the generation of credit histories, the lack of which is a […]

TPG Growth and The Rise Fund Make Major Investment in Greenhouse Software

Investment will accelerate growth and continued expansion of leading hiring software provider NEW YORK & FORT WORTH, Texas & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TPG Growth and The Rise Fund today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to partner with Greenhouse, the leading hiring software company used by over 4,000 businesses, as a majority investor. TPG […]

ConnectWise Strengthens Leadership Team with Three New Appointments

Company names new chief information security officer, executive vice president of growth and senior vice president of engineering TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConnectWise, the leading provider of software and expert services purpose-built for technology solution providers (TSPs), today announced the expansion of its leadership team with three new executive appointments across […]

BlackRock Boosts Aladdin’s Forward-Looking Sustainability Analytics and Reporting Capabilities Through Strategic Partnership with Clarity AI

 Clarity AI tech platform delivers insights on the social and environmental impact of over 30,000 organizations Data science and machine-learning help clients develop sustainability insights BlackRock announced minority investment in Clarity AI NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) today announced a minority investment in Clarity AI, a sustainability analytics and data science platform, as the […]

Investview (“INVU”) Unveils New Brand: iGenius

Eatontown, NJ, Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire –Investview, Inc. (OTCQB: INVU), a diversified financial technology company that through its subsidiaries and global distribution network provides financial technology, education tools, content, research, and management of digital asset technologies with a focus on Bitcoin mining and the new generation of digital assets, today unveiled […]

SIMON Invests in Key Strategic Growth, Welcomes Scott Stolz as Head of Insurance Solutions

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#HelloSIMON–SIMON Annuities and Insurance Services LLC (“SIMON”) is pleased to introduce Scott Stolz, CFP®, RICP® as Head of Insurance Solutions. In this newly created position, Stolz is responsible for expanding the reach of SIMON’s annuities platform across new channels and will play an integral role in the development and release of new analytics […]

Strivve Accelerates Growth and Business Momentum in 2020

The Company experiences rapid growth with financial institutions, fueling critical leverage with strategic distribution partners SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Fintech—Strivve, Inc. today announced record growth in 2020 revenues resulting from the expansion of its business model related to partnerships with card issuers as well as card processing platforms and service providers. The issuers ranged from the largest tier-one […]

ZSuite Technologies Selected for ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator

Initiative Advances Progressive Community Bank-Fintech Collaboration in the New Year BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ZDeposit–ZSuite Technologies recently announced its participation in the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) third annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator, in partnership with The Venture Center. The ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program fosters fintech-community bank collaboration. “ZSuite is thrilled to participate in the ICBA ThinkTECH […]

Net1 to Host Conference Call to Review Second Quarter 2021 Results

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) (“Net1”) today announced it will release second quarter 2021 results after the market close on February 4, 2021. Net1 management will host a conference call to review these results on February 5, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern […]

$2.5 Trillion Dollar Millennial Megawave Drives Boom in Video Games and Sports Betting: CEOs of Electronic Arts, FansUnite, ESE Entertainment, and Penn National Discuss New Paradigms of Interactive Entertainment

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wall Street Reporter, the trusted name in financial news since 1843, has published reports on the latest comments and insights from leaders at: FansUnite (OTC: FUNFF) (CSE: FANS), Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), ESE Entertainment (TSX.V: ESE) (OTC: ENTEF), and Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN). “Video games have […]

IMM Partners with FIPCO to Improve Financial Institutions’ Efficiency and Profitability

Partnership empowers customers to manage workflows with eSignature capability RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IMM, the only eSignature provider that specializes in eSignature and digital transaction solutions exclusively for financial institutions, and FIPCO, a company that helps financial institutions operate more efficiently and profitably, have partnered for an embedded eSign integration that will streamline deposit account opening and […]

Arbuthnot Latham Adopts White Label Technology From smartTrade

AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FX—smartTrade Technologies announced today that UK private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham has adopted its white label technology to enable the bank to connect and distribute financial products more competitively to its clients. smartTrade provides end-to-end electronic trading solutions for FX (including Options), Money Markets, Fixed Income and derivatives. smartTrade LiquidityFX […]

DPW Holdings’ Coolisys Power Electronics Business Announces Pre-Orders for Residential Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers Have Begun on Amazon

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AP #Amazon–DPW Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) a diversified holding company (“DPW,” or the “Company”), announced that its power electronics business, Coolisys Technologies Corp. (“Coolisys”), began accepting pre-orders on Amazon.com for its ACECoolTM residential level 2 7kW single electric vehicle (“EV”) charger, on January 13, 2021. The wall mount charging system is compatible […]

Mogo Now Helping Over 1.1 Million Canadians Improve Their Financial Health

Q4 net member additions increased by 55% over Q3, second quarter in a row of accelerating growth VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO) (TSX:MOGO) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), a digital payments and financial technology company empowering the next generation of consumers with innovative financial products including buying and selling of Bitcoin through its mobile app, […]

Marqeta Announces Partnership With Goldman Sachs on Marcus Checking Offering

Marqeta’s modern card issuing platform will be leveraged by Marcus by Goldman Sachs to build new digital banking offerings. OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Marqeta, the global modern card issuing platform, announced today that it has been chosen by Goldman Sachs to partner on its Marcus by Goldman Sachs checking accounts, which will launch in 2021. Marcus’ upcoming […]

Using 3D Capture to Streamline Claims, VTS Secures Investment with Vlasic & Roth LLC (V&R)

HAMBURG, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#3Dcapture–VTS (VTScans.com) is thrilled to announce an investment partnership with a group led by Vlasic & Roth LLC (V&R). The investment will enable VTS to leverage its position as a leader in 3D capture for streamlined claims consulting and risk reduction for insurance agencies and providers. V&R support will drive growth in key […]

Invoice Cloud Launches Outbound Campaigns to Accelerate Customer Engagement

New add-on feature allows Invoice Cloud clients to engage with customers through multiple communication channels including voice, email, and text BRAINTREE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Invoice Cloud, an EngageSmart solution and the leading provider of online bill payment services, today launched Outbound Campaigns, a new feature that allows companies to easily send custom messages through multiple communication channels […]

Figure, J.P. Morgan Close $100 Million Financing Facility for Jumbo, Conforming Mortgages

Deal Marks Fifth Financing Facility Totaling $1.45 Billion That Figure Has Completed, Marking Another Category of Rapid Growth for Fintech Pioneer SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Figure Technologies, Inc. (Figure™), a leader in transforming financial services through the power of blockchain technology, announced today its subsidiary Figure Lending LLC has closed a $100 million financing facility for conforming […]

Blue C Introduces Signature BrandPWR Platform

Branding Agency Catapults National BrandPWR Launch with Aggressive Television Campaign COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#branding—Blue C, a leading Southern California-based branding and marketing agency, is proud to announce the public launch of its tested and proven BrandPWR platform. After a highly successful pre-launch period resulting in accelerated growth, brand clarity and improved audience resonance for the […]

DPL Financial Partners Secures Growth Capital From Eldridge and Atlas Merchant Capital

Industry leaders Todd Boehly and Bob Diamond lead fintech investment with broad reach LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DPL Financial Partners (“DPL”), the leading insurance network for registered investment advisors (RIAs), today announced a $26 million combined equity capital investment from its initial investor, Eldridge, and Atlas Merchant Capital, the private investment firm founded by Bob Diamond and […]

SRAX to Host and Present at the B. Riley Securities 2021 Vision Day on the Sequire Virtual Events Platform

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, announced that it will be hosting the B. Riley Securities 2021 Vision Day via its Sequire Virtual Events platform, and presenting at the event as one of B. Riley’s top picks […]

Secure Technology Alliance Highlights Significant Accomplishments, Council Contributions in 2020

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Secure Technology Alliance today shared significant progress in 2020 in stimulating understanding, adoption and widespread application of secure technology across markets. Throughout the year, the Alliance and its industry councils provided current and in-depth guidance and educational deliverables on advancing security technologies and topics. This […]

Wings Financial CU Selects Access Softek’s Video Chat to Add Personal Element to Digital Interactions

BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apple Valley, Minn.-based Wings Financial Credit Union ($6.5 billion in assets) will now offer Access Softek’s Video Chat to its members to provide a more personal touch to digital interactions. Access Softek, Inc., an omnichannel digital banking platform provider, created Video Chat as a full-service extension of the branch, helping credit union staff […]

AICPA Encourages Firms to Aggressively Advance PPP Applications

SBA Expected to Reopen for All Lenders by Friday, Jan. 15 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) expects the federal government to open up the application process for all lenders participating in the latest round of the Paycheck Protection Program by Friday, and encourages CPA firms to advance the application process for small […]

Neo Financial Teams Up With Concentra Bank to Offer Neo Savings, the First Canadian Fintech to Offer a CDIC-Eligible High-Interest Savings Account

CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Neo Financial (Neo), a Calgary-based fintech company created by two of the co-founders of SkipTheDishes, has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Concentra Bank (Concentra), a Schedule 1 bank that is quietly fuelling innovation. Through this relationship, Neo is the first Canadian fintech company to offer a CDIC-eligible high-interest savings account that works like […]

DPW Holdings’ Digital Power Lending to Provide Business Loans Collateralized by Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)

DPW Holdings Anticipates New Lending Program to Begin in March 2021 LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AP #AultGlobal–DPW Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW), a diversified holding company (“DPW,” or the “Company”), announced today that its fintech lender, Digital Power Lending, LLC (“DPL”), a California Finance Lender (License No. 60 DBO-77905) and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ault Alliance, Inc. (“AAI”), […]

Razer Unveils Smart Mask and Gaming Chair Concept Designs at CES 2021

Razer develops new technology concepts for safer socially distanced interaction and a next generation gaming station with immersive features and a transformable design LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CES–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced two new concept designs for CES 2021; Project Hazel, the world’s smartest and most socially friendly face mask, and Project […]

The Best Just Got Better: All-new Razer Blade 15 and Razer Blade Pro 17 With NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Graphics

The next generation of Blade 15 and Blade Pro 17 gaming laptops feature the newly announced NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs, faster displays, and sleek mobile design LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FramesWinGames–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the all-new Razer Blade 15 and Razer Blade Pro 17 gaming laptops powered by […]

Customers Bank Opens PPP Loan Application Portal; Will Also Provide White Label Turnkey Solution for Other Lenders

WEST READING, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$CUBI #Loan–Customers Bank (NYSE: CUBI), one of the nation’s top Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Lenders in 2020, began late yesterday to take applications for the new round of government-guaranteed loans designed to help small business maintain employment with wages and health benefits. The bank participated in more than 100,000 PPP loans totaling […]

Global RegTech Market to Garner $28.33 Billion by 2027: Allied Market Research

Increase in focus toward maintaining transparency in financial regulations and changing government policies & country regulations drive the global RegTech market. The market across North America held the largest share in 2019, contributing to more than one-third of the market. Adoption of online and digitalized financial services across the globe has increased since the Covid-19 […]