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Ant International Launches Embedded Finance Service for E-Commerce SMEs in Brazil

Collaborating with AliExpress and local partners to provide SME financing, support local economy SÃO PAULO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bettr, a leading AI-driven lending business under Ant International, today announced its official launch in Brazil to expand small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lending to support local and regional economic development by working with local partners. As a first move, […]

VRGL Launches Fully Customizable Investment Classification and Reporting Capabilities

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Fintech—VRGL, a leading Client Acquisition and Investment Proposal Management solution, is excited to announce the launch of its enhanced capabilities for Custom Investment Classification and Reporting. This powerful new suite of capabilities is designed to help financial advisory firms better streamline their exact investment proposal and reporting requirements, communicate their unique investment strategies and […]

Exhibit A Launches, Helping Advisors Enhance Client Engagement With Impactful Visuals

New platform brings firm’s signature visual storytelling, actionable insights to financial advisors MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#advisors–Today marks the official launch of Exhibit A, a platform designed to improve client engagement and decision-making via visually compelling charts and accompanying context. Conceptualized and launched through executives from Ritholtz Wealth Management (RWM), a registered investment advisor (RIA) managing over $5 […]

Guavapay UK Appoints Guy Noble as New CEO to Drive Next Phase of Growth

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Guavapay, a leading provider of end-to-end payment solutions headquartered in London, UK, announced the appointment of Guy Noble as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Guavapay UK. With an extensive background in the financial services and fintech sectors across the globe, Guy will lead the company into its next phase of global expansion, product […]

Kraken Introduces Colocation Service for Institutional and Individual Clients, Enabling Ultra-Low-Latency Trading

Kraken engages Beeks Exchange Cloud® to launch a colocation service designed for fairness, accessibility and high speed execution, set to go live later this year. LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kraken, one of the longest-standing, most liquid and secure cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced plans for its new colocation service, aimed at clients and partners seeking ultra-fast execution. The service […]

Xactus Launches Open API Portal

  PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Xactus, a fintech and market leader in verification solutions for the mortgage industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its open API portal, allowing partners to easily access integration rules which enable a faster, easier way to integrate their own tools or platforms with Xactus360, an Intelligent Verification Platformsm (IVP). “Launching our […]

The Marygold Companies Launches New Fintech App in U.K.

–App Now Available in U.K. Playstores for Android and iOS– SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Marygold Companies, Inc. (“TMC” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: MGLD), a diversified global holding company, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Marygold & Co. (UK), has initiated marketing its mobile banking fintech app for the U.K., and the app is […]

Cash App Begins Roll Out of Afterpay’s Pay Over Time Offering at Hundreds of Thousands of Merchants

The two leading fintech brands are becoming one, expanding access to its Pay-in-4 product to eligible Americans from today and access to Pay Monthly in coming months DISTRIBUTED-WORK-MODEL/SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Starting this week, eligible Cash App customers will begin to have access to Afterpay’s leading pay over time products when shopping online at partner merchant sites. […]

Alipay+ Empowers New Growth Opportunities for Malaysian SMEs, Contributing More Than 80% of Inbound QR Payments via DuitNow

PayNet and Ant International enabled Alipay+ payment partner acceptance via DuitNow in October 2023; number of partners have since more than doubled, bringing more global customers to Malaysian businesses Alipay+ is the biggest contributor to cross-border QR payments via DuitNow, reflecting a successful public-private partnership in building a more connected payments ecosystem Transaction trends reveal […]

University of Phoenix and Goalsetter Continue Financial Wellness Webinar Series with Practical Tips to Save Money

Virtual, free series features Goalsetter’s award-winning curriculum together with financial wellness leaders PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–University of Phoenix is pleased to continue its webinar series with Goalsetter, an award-winning financial education platform dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve financial wellness through engaging and practical resources. The fifth installment of the ten-part series, “Yes, You Can Save […]

Counterpart Introduces Agentic Insurance™, Pioneering AI-Powered Management and Professional Liability Systems

Counterpart leads the transformation of management and professional liability insurance with integration of advanced AI into its underwriting, broker services, risk mitigation, and claims management LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Counterpart, the leading management and professional liability managing general underwriter (MGU), announced today details of its Agentic Insurance™ platform. Its intelligent underwriting, broker services, risk mitigation, and claims […]

Zenbase Partners with Cogir Real Estate to Empower Ontario Residents with Credit-Building and Flexible Rent Payments

CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech–Cogir Real Estate (Multi Residential Ontario division), a leading property management company, has partnered with Zenbase, a financial technology company specializing in rent payment solutions, to offer Ontario residents powerful tools to build credit and manage rent payments more flexibly. Through this partnership, Cogir residents will now have access to Zenbase’s CreditBuilder & […]

Embroker 2024 Tech Business Insurance Index: Rising Risks and Soft Market Impact Priorities for Tech Companies

Annual index reveals shifting risk appetite of tech companies in midst of emerging AI technologies and market uncertainties SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Embroker, the digital platform making it radically simple to get business insurance, today released insights on tech companies’ approach to their financial and risk management in 2024. Embroker’s 2024 Business Insurance Index: Tech Sector1 analyzes […]

Circle Intends to Bring Hashnote TMMF Under Existing DABA License

Plans leverage Circle’s long standing comprehensive licensing from the Bermuda Monetary Authority HAMILTON, Bermuda–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Circle Internet Group, Inc., a global financial technology firm and a stablecoin market leader, was the first firm in the crypto market to receive comprehensive licensing under the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) in September, 2021 through its regulated subsidiary, Circle International […]

BlackRock Simplifies Investor Access to Liquid Alternatives with Managed Futures ETF

Leverages the expertise of BlackRock’s pioneering $306 billion Systematic investment platform Employs disciplined long /short approach to seek differentiated sources of return across market cycles NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, BlackRock expanded its active ETF platform with the launch of the iShares Managed Futures Active ETF (CBOE: ISMF), a liquid alternative strategy designed to capture trend-following signals […]

President of Ant International: Working With All AI Models to Drive Asia Growth for Global Merchants

Douglas Feagin, President of Ant International, shared strategy and business vision for the company at CNBC Converge Singapore on March 12, 2025. SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ant International: Connecting Global Merchants to Digital Asia “Asia is the world’s fastest growth region and the most mobile in terms of payment and financial services,” Feagin commented. “Especially the young population. […]

Smart Eye Technology and Finov8r Announce Strategic Partnership to Combat Fraud in Community Banking

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—Smart Eye Technology, a leader in biometric security and continuous authentication solutions, has partnered with Finov8r, an advisory firm specializing in financial technology innovation, to bring cutting-edge fraud prevention solutions to U.S.-based community banks. Revolutionizing Fraud Prevention in Banking The banking industry faces unprecedented levels of fraud, often costing institutions six to seven […]

Bloxley Selects Mbanq to Power Its Vision for Effortless, Stylish Finance

Bloxley, the major new digital finance app, is set to shake up consumer finance across the USA. In development for three years, it utilizes Mbanq’s world-class embedded banking and compliance solutions. Bloxley stands out for its professionalism, user-friendliness and style. It will deliver premium quality, AI-enhanced, digital finance solutions with a clear focus on industry-leading […]

Leader Bank Expands with Blend to Support National Growth

Partnership to Boost Efficiency and Deliver a Frictionless Client Experience Across Digital and Retail Mortgage Channels SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leader Bank, a Massachusetts-based community bank with more than $4 billion in assets, today announced an expanded partnership with Blend, a leading provider of digital banking solutions. Blend will now serve as Leader Bank’s single origination platform […]

Committed to Building the RIA of the Future, RFG Advisory Announces New Suite of Cutting-Edge Technology

Technology enhancements include an AI-powered assistant, estate planning tool, retirement income planning, advanced investment analytics, and more. BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AdvisorTech—RFG Advisory (“RFG”), an innovator in the wealth management industry committed to serving independent financial Advisors and their clients, today announced several strategic partnerships and enhancements to its integrated technology stack. These additions support the firm’s […]

Two-Speed Economy Emerges as 42% of Canadian Businesses Take a ‘Wait-and-See’ to Tariffs, Float Report Finds

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Canadian businesses are navigating a “two-speed economy” as financial pressures mount, according to Float’s Canadian SMB Financial Outlook 2025 report. The study, which surveyed more than 400 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), highlights a widening gap between established businesses investing in growth and younger businesses struggling with financial constraints that keep them stuck in […]

Marstone’s Digital Tool Simplifying Investment Management Coming to Elevations’ Members

NEW YORK & BOULDER, Co.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking–The investment management platform from Marstone, Inc., is now available to over 175,000 Elevations Credit Union members. With clear language and visuals, automation, continuous portfolio monitoring and a low barrier to entry, Marstone makes it simple for anyone to start investing. At the heart of this relationship between Elevations and […]

Bruce ATS™ Announces Regulatory Approval, Now Open for Business

• Regulatory approval secured and Form ATS-N now effective CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bruce Markets LLC is pleased to announce that Bruce ATS™ (“Bruce”), the enterprise-grade overnight trading platform, has received regulatory approval from FINRA and the SEC. It is officially open for business under the leadership of CEO, Jason Wallach. As a cutting-edge Alternative Trading System (ATS), […]

Veros Launches ValuSTREAM: An Optimized Independent Third-Party Tested AVM Cascade

SANTA ANA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AVM—Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), a leader in risk management and collateral valuation services, is pleased to share with the housing finance industry ValuSTREAM™, an advanced automated valuation model (AVM) cascade solution. This new solution is now available through VeroSELECT® and Valligent via Acuity and other direct integrations. ValuSTREAM ensures reliability and […]

Blend Expands Multilingual Mortgage Solutions with Talk’uments Partnership

Enhances Mortgage Accessibility Through Smart Language Technology SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blend Labs, Inc. (NYSE: BLND), a leading origination platform for digital banking solutions, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Talk’uments, the leading provider of smart digital language solutions for the mortgage industry. This collaboration enhances the mortgage lending process by enabling lenders and borrowers […]

AffiniPay Launches 2025 Legal Industry Report: Embracing Technology, Financial Wellness, and the Future of Legal Work

Leading Austin-Based Fintech Company Explores How Technology Is Reshaping The Legal Industry AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—AffiniPay, a leader in legal practice management software, integrated payments, and embedded fintech solutions for professionals, has announced the release of its 2025 Legal Industry Report, offering insights into the rapid evolution and innovation within the legal industry. This year’s report […]

Axelar Welcomes Arrington Capital and Electric Capital to Its Ecosystem Via Strategic Investments

Arrington Capital, Electric Capital and other new investors make a strategic investment in Axelar, citing decentralized blockchain interoperability as critical for expanding US dollar access via stablecoins and institutional tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AXL #AXL–Axelar Foundation today disclosed new strategic investments into the AXL token. The total of investments exceeded $30M. A […]

C Spire Partners with bolt to Launch C Spire Tech Protection for Home Devices

New home device protection offering provides comprehensive coverage for $21.99/month. RIDGELAND, Miss.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company, announces a partnership with bolt, the insurtech with the world’s largest technology-enabled insurance exchange, to launch C Spire Tech Protection, a new home device protection offering. In today’s digitally connected world, consumers invest significantly […]

Insurity and InsCipher Announce Partnership to Streamline Surplus Lines Tax Filing and Compliance

This partnership enables insurers to eliminate compliance barriers, scale their E&S operations more effectively, and stay ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, today announced its new partnership with InsCipher, an insurtech company specializing in surplus lines tax filing and […]

10 Years of Cash, Cards and Crypto: Worldpay’s Global Payments Report Tracks a Decade of Transformation

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The 10th edition of the Worldpay® Global Payments Report (GPR), released today, reveals a global transformation in payments. In just a decade, innovation such as digital wallets, buy now pay later (BNPL) and real-time account-to-account (A2A) technology has revolutionized the way consumers pay. Spending through digital payment methods* in e-commerce and in-person shopping grew […]

Premier Domestic Bank Expands Its Partnership with Intellicheck

Partnership Expected to Result in Mid-Seven Figure Annual Revenue MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$IDN #banking—Intellicheck, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDN), an industry-leading identity company delivering proprietary on-demand digital and physical identity validation technology solutions, today announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with a preeminent U.S. bank is expected to drive an approximate 15% annual revenue increase from […]

Apiture Enriches Data Intelligence with Core Banking Data, Offering Deeper Insight into Customer Activity and Preferences

WILMINGTON, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apiture, a leading provider of digital banking solutions, announced today from ICBA LIVE 2025 that its Data Intelligence solution has been enhanced to include data from its clients’ core banking solutions, transforming how community banks and credit unions understand and engage with their account holders across all channels. Part of the Apiture Digital […]

Intuit QuickBooks Enables Tap to Pay on iPhone for Small and Mid-Market Businesses to Accept Contactless Payments

New offering streamlines payments experience for millions of QuickBooks merchants and their customers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, announced the availability of Tap to Pay on iPhone for its QuickBooks Online customers in the U.S., enabling small and […]

LatAm Fintech Infrastructure Leader Launches Borderless Banking Solution to Accelerate Global Business Expansion

Borderless Banking integrates cross-border product suite to catalyze B2B payment rails between LatAm and North America. MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Prometeo, (the “Company”) a leading fintech infrastructure company connecting global corporations with financial institutions in Latin America (LatAm) and the United States (U.S.), today announced the launch of its Borderless Banking offering to support business-to-business (B2B) financial […]

ValorFI Heroes Selects Spiral to Power Personalized Digital Banking for Everyday Heroes

ValorFI Heroes, a digital banking platform launched by Gesa Credit Union, chooses Spiral to empower members to transform everyday spending into meaningful impact and effortlessly give back from their banking accounts. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ValorFI Heroes, the digital banking platform serving America’s everyday heroes, today announced its partnership with Spiral, the award-winning personalization banking platform, to […]

Inc. Names Christie Horvath to Its 2025 Female Founders 500 List

Inc.’s eighth annual Female Founders list highlights the nation’s top business leaders who challenge the status quo to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#PetTech–Christie Horvath, CEO and founder of Wagmo, has been named to the eighth annual Female Founders list by Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs […]

NationsBenefits® Partners with TS Emporium to Expand Access to Culturally Relevant Products and Food as Medicine Solutions for Communities Nationwide

PLANTATION, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#NationsBenefits—NationsBenefits®, the leading supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech solutions provider, is proud to announce its partnership with TS Emporium, a trusted provider of Asian-focused food, wellness, and household products. This partnership brings health plan members unprecedented access to culturally relevant products through the NationsBenefits Marketplace and enhances its Over-the-Counter (OTC) grocery benefit offerings […]

Infintegration Speeds Integration of Fintech Solutions for Bankers

Integration-as-a-Service reduces expense and “Project Fatigue” WILMINGTON, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Infintegration, an integration-as-a-service provider for banks and fintechs, announced the general availability of its solution, which includes both an integration platform and professional services. The company is dedicated to simplifying, accelerating, and reducing the cost of integrating new technology solutions with banks’ existing and legacy systems. The […]

Nationwide Speeds Up Credit Decisioning by 50% with FICO Platform

From mortgages to loans, the world’s largest building society delivers real-time solutions to enhance customer satisfaction LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FICO (NYSE: FICO) Highlights: Nationwide migrated 1.5 million monthly credit decisions across mortgages, loans, and cards to the cloud-based FICO® Platform in just 7 months Results include a 50% reduction in the time to make changes to decision […]

Clover & Sony Pictures Television Announce First-of-its-Kind Partnership to Champion Small Businesses with the Inaugural Clover x Shark Tank Summit

Solving the Small Business Failure Rate at the Heart of New Venture; Three Day Conference to Debut this September in Las Vegas AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CloverSXSW—Clover, the world’s smartest all-in-one point-of-sale solution, and Sony Pictures Television (SPT), which co-produces the critically acclaimed, multi-Emmy Award-winning “Shark Tank,” today revealed a first-of-its-kind partnership and series of groundbreaking initiatives […]