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Expensify Announces George Clooney as Headliner For ExpensiCon 2023

Expensify welcomes George Clooney as the premier global accounting conference’s headline speaker in Puglia, Italy PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ExpensiCon–Expensify, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXFY), a payments superapp that helps individuals and businesses around the world simplify the way they manage money across expenses, corporate cards, and bills, today announced George Clooney as the headline speaker at ExpensiCon. ExpensiCon […]

Sumsub Cited as a Strong Performer Among Top Vendors In Independent Research Report

Sumsub identity verification platform receives highest possible scores in criteria of market approach, delivery model, admin user management and commercial model LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#report–Sumsub, the all-in-one verification platform, was cited as a Strong Performer with the highest possible scores in four criteria in The Forrester Wave™: Identity Verification Solutions, Q4 2022 evaluation. Sumsub was among the […]

EIPGRID and Intertrust Partner to Deliver Secure Virtual Power Plant Platform

Leaders in secure distributed computing and energy systems unite to deliver a secure virtual power plant platform for distributed management of clean, cost-effective energy SEOUL, South Korea & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intertrust, the world’s leading trusted distributed computing and rights management technology provider, and Korea’s EIPGRID, a leader in distributed energy resource management, today announced a […]

Property Partner Rebrands as London House Exchange, Parent Company Better Invests Additional £2.4m

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Property Partner, the UK’s leading fractional property investment platform, is rebranding as London House Exchange. The rebrand follows an additional £2.4m of investment from leading US digital homeownership company, Better. With the rebrand, London House Exchange (“LHX”) reprises its original legal name since its 2014 founding and returns the spotlight to being the world’s […]

Arch Launches as the First Platform to Provide Single Loans Against Alternative Assets Helping Investors Disadvantaged by Traditional Lending Services

Backed by Tribe Capital, Castle Island Ventures, Picus Capital, Global Founders Capital, and more, Arch has completed $250,000 in loans pre-launch NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arch, the first lending platform to provide a single loan across combined alternative assets, announces its official launch today. With an increase of individual investors holding their wealth in alternative assets, and […]

Gradient AI Closes 2022 with 100+ Customers and 100% Year-Over-Year Growth

Caps Off Year of Record Growth Solidifying a Leadership Position as Provider of AI Solutions for Insurance Underwriting and Claims BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AIinInsurance–Continuing momentum from a successful H1 2022, Gradient AI, a leading enterprise software provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the insurance industry, today announced that it closed out 2022 with more than 100 […]

insured.io Introduces Payment Center

New feature provides a streamlined way for insureds to manage automatic payments and saved payment methods, as well as a new workflow for processing payments. SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — insured.io, a provider of cloud-based, customer engagement solutions for the insurance industry, is pleased to announce the availability of a new payment […]

Onfido Partners With Access Group and Amiqus to Provide Identity Verification for Screening Checks, Awarded Trust Framework High Confidence Certification

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DigitalIdentity—Onfido, the global automated identity verification provider, announced it has achieved certification for high confidence profile H1A under the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (the trust framework). The certification serves use cases where a higher confidence level in digital identity verification is required. The trust framework is part of the UK government’s […]

Zafin Launches New Transformation and Modernization Group

Growth fuels the addition of three IBM execs to the Zafin Leadership Team to manage the new group TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zafin, the world’s leading SaaS cloud native product and pricing platform, today announces the launch of a new Transformation & Modernization group, created to provide end-to-end management for the company’s […]

Discover® Global Network Launches Transit Solution Internationally

Discover® continues expansion of fast, secure and convenient Tap and Pay solutions with transit agencies in Poland, Spain and Taiwan RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Discover® Global Network, the payments brand of Discover®, has launched Tap and Pay solutions with transit agencies and local acquiring partners such as EMT Madrid, Metro de Seville and GetNet in Spain, Mennica […]

Wearable Payment Device Market will value USD 436.0 billion by 2030 : GreyViews

Wearable Payment Devices Market Size by Device Type (Smartwatches, Fitness Trackers, and Payment Wristbands), By Technology (Near Field Communication, Barcodes, Contactless Point of Sale Terminals, Radio Frequency Identification, and Quick Response Codes), By Application (Fitness, Healthcare, Transportation, Retail, Festival & Life Events and Others), Regions, Segmentation, and forecast till 2030. Pune India, Jan. 18, 2023 […]

AppTech Regains Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Compliance

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppTech Payments Corp. (AppTech) (NASDAQ: APCX), a Fintech company powering commerce experiences, today announced that it has successfully cured the Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency. Nasdaq has informed AppTech that its Panel has determined to continue the listing of the Company’s securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market […]

Payment Gateway Market to hit $160 Bn by 2032, Says Global Market Insights Inc.

Major payment gateway market participants include Allied Wallet, Inc., Authorize.Net, BluePay (Clover), Bitpay, Inc., BlueSnap Inc., CardStream Limited, Braintree, Payline Data Services LLC, Dwolla, Inc., PayPal Holdings Inc., Payoneer Inc., Amazon.com. Inc., PayU Group, Square, Inc., Skrill Limited, Stripe, Wepay, Inc., Verifone Holdings Inc., and Worldpay, Inc. Selbyville, Delaware,, Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — […]

Overview of Bigbank AS loan and deposit portfolio as of end of 2022

Deposits grew by 52% year on year Bigbank’s total deposit portfolio as at the end of 2022 amounted to 1,367.8 million euros, 52% up on a year earlier. At the end of 2021, deposits totalled 898.3 million euros. Savings deposits, which accounted for 621.8 million euros of total deposits at the year-end, grew by 82% […]

HomeTrust Bank Named Best Small Bank in North Carolina by Newsweek for Third Consecutive Year

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the third year in a row, HomeTrust Bank (“HTB”) has been named the “Best Small Bank in North Carolina” by Newsweek in their ranking of financial institutions that best serve their customers’ needs. After months of record-breaking price increases on food, gas, and other basics of everyday life, Newsweek […]

Lesaka announces departure of Alex Smith, Chief Accounting Officer

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that Mr. Alex M.R. Smith is leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Smith’s last day of employment will be March 01, 2023. During this notice period, Mr. Smith will assist the […]

Unbanked Inc. Takes 1st Place in Shark Pitch Competition & Launches Crowdfunding Campaign

Unbanked Inc. recently launched a crowdfunding campaign after taking 1st Place in the Shark Pitch competition judged by celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary Unbanked Team with Kevin O’Leary Unbanked Team with Kevin O’Leary NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today it was announced that Unbanked Inc., a fintech company that connects traditional banking products […]

Mortgage Pandemic? Majority of Gen Z Open to Rent-to-Own, According to Javelin Strategy & Research’s Recent Report

Rent-to-Buy Option Would Put Young People on the Fast Track to Home Ownership and Banks/Fintechs on the Road to Recovery SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Javelin Strategy & Research’s recent report, Mortgage Pandemic or Just the Sniffles: Fast-Track Cures and Long-Haul Boosters, reveals that 55% of Gen Zers and 37% of millennials […]

Idelic Launches Idelic Insurance Agency for Fleets Seeking an Innovative Approach to Lowering Risk

Idelic Inc, an insurtech solution, launches new insurance agency offering for commercial auto fleets using Idelic’s Safety Suite® and Driver Safety Playbooks. PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Idelic Inc. announces today the launch of Idelic Insurance Agency, LLC, a technology-driven Managing General Agent (MGA) focused on providing commercial fleets with customized insurance coverage and pricing that is reflective of […]

ACI Worldwide Launches ACI Instant Pay for Merchants – In-Store, Online, and Mobile Real-Time Payments

ACI Instant Pay provides access to lower-cost payments, instant liquidity, reduced risk of fraud and enhanced shopper experience MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, today announced the launch of ACI Instant Pay, a new real-time payments solution that enables merchants in the U.S. to accept online, mobile and […]

Hardbacon Launches Bacon Creative, a New Content Creation Agency Powered by AI

The Canadian fintech relies on technologies such as ChatGPT to help clients replicate its SEO success MONTREAL, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hardbacon, a personal finance app and site reaching more than 250,000 unique visitors per month, has launched a new creative content agency powered by artificial intelligence. Bacon Creative, Hardbacon’s new service agency, […]

LenderClose Announces Rebrand as Coviance to Support Accelerated Growth and Strategic Vision for the Lending Experience

The company’s evolution as a technology solution is modernizing the home equity lending experience for Credit Unions and Community Banks DES MOINES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Coviance—LenderClose, a fintech company that is making the home equity lending process simpler, faster, and more scalable through its cloud-based platform, today announced a rebrand to Coviance. The new brand reflects the […]

IQST – iQSTEL Publishes Proxy Vote Link And Encourages Shareholder Activism

New York, NY, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) today announced shareholders are now able to cast their proxy votes in advance of the annual shareholder meeting scheduled for January 31, 2023, at 11 am (EDT). An email and printed proxy cards have been sent to all shareholders of record with […]

EchoPark Brings More Happiness to Owners With Digital Insurance Technology Platform Partner Matic

Insurtech leader to provide auto insurance savings of up to $579 per year for EchoPark guests CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EchoPark and Matic, a leading digital insurtech platform, announced today a long-term partnership to provide property and casualty insurance products to EchoPark guests. Under the partnership, Matic’s innovative insurance marketplace of over 40 A-rated carriers will be […]

Ault Alliance’s Subsidiary BitNile, Inc. Has Received All 20,645 Bitcoin Miners from the First Five Contracts with Bitmain Technologies Limited

Company anticipates annualized revenue run rate from Bitcoin mining operations would increase from the current run rate of approximately $30 million to approximately $60 million from Bitcoin miners in possession once installed and energized LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AP #0ver_20000_miners—Ault Alliance, Inc. (NYSE American: AULT), a diversified holding company (“Ault,” or the “Company”) today announced that its […]

New Project 2 Payment Release Offers Contractors and Small Businesses the Easiest Way to Receive Payments Online

With the release of Payment Pages, Project 2 Payment puts a stop to frustrating, dead-end paper and PDF invoices. Now contractors can accept payment online right through their website. Project 2 Payment Project 2 Payment SAINT PAUL PARK, Minn., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Project 2 Payment, an easy-to-use tool built to offer US-based […]

Green Payments Recognized as a Leading, Innovative Small Business with Local and National Business Award Wins

NJ-based payment disrupter Green Payments receives two awards for its growth and unique cost-saving programs for businesses of all sizes LONG BRANCH, N.J., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Green Payments, a credit card processing and point of sale (POS) provider, announces its selection as a winner of the 2022 Best of Small Business Awards […]

VTEX and Nuvei partner amid global expansion drive

eCommerce payments collaboration helps retailers accelerate their growth and profitability MONTREAL, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the Canadian fintech company and VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), the global enterprise digital commerce platform for premier brands and retailers, announced today a global partnership that will provide greater flexibility and customization for […]

OKX Launches Copy Trading Tool, Enables Users to Duplicate Winning Strategies from Top Traders

OKX Copy Trading OKX has rolled out Copy Trading to allow users to duplicate the trades of experienced traders Copy Trading allows users to view in-depth breakdowns of the trading habits of high-performing traders and replicate these strategies Experienced traders can earn passive income by becoming “lead traders” VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) […]

DataStream Live in Canada and Expands ATM Management Solutions in the United States

Passport Technology Logo Passport Technology Logo LAS VEGAS, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Passport Technology Inc. (Passport), the fastest-growing provider of payment technology to the global gaming industry, is pleased to announce DataStream®, Passport’s proprietary ATM Management and Access Solution, is now live in Canada across multiple customers and has expanded customer enablement in […]

Provident Welcomes Scott Hurlbert as Digital Channels Director

Bank strengthens efforts to continue enhancing the digital experience for its customers Photo of Scott Hurlbert Scott Hurlbert, Senior Vice President, Digital Channels Director ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution is pleased to announce that Scott Hurlbert has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, […]

$43+ Billion Worldwide Payment Security Industry to 2031 – Increasing Adoption of Digital Payment Modes is Expected to Propel Growth

Global Payment Security Market Global Payment Security Market Dublin, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Payment Security Global Market Report 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global payment security market. This report focuses on payment […]

New Study by Biz2Credit Measures Inflation’s Impact on Small Businesses

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Biz2Credit, a leading online funding provider to small businesses, today announced the findings of its Small Business Inflation Study that analyzed the revenues and expenditures of more than 140,000 U.S. small businesses from January 2019 to October 2022. The Biz2Credit Small Business Inflation Study identified three distinct […]

Juniper Research: Global Financial Crime Prevention Software Spend to Surpass $28 Billion by 2027, as FICO Ranked Market Leader

BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new Juniper Research study found that global software spend on financial crime prevention tools will exceed $28.7 billion by 2027, increasing from $22.1 billion in 2023. It predicted this growth of 30% will be driven by cybercriminals’ strategies of targeting the ever-growing transaction volume of payments over digital channels to maximise financial […]

Flash News: OKX DEX Makes Paying Gas Fees Easy, OKX Earn Users Get a Personalized Report for 2022

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKX, the world-leading cryptocurrency platform, has issued updates for the week beginning January 16, 2023. OKX makes paying gas fees with its Web3 wallet easy OKX DEX is pleased to announce it is introducing a new feature that helps users quickly exchange a small quantity of mainstream […]

GARP Launches New Chapter in Japan

Chapter to host inaugural Tokyo event on January 18 discussing climate risk JERSEY CITY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Adding to its global network of local risk communities, the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is announcing the establishment of a new Chapter in Japan, offering educational and networking opportunities for risk professionals in Japan to share best practices […]

Meriwest Credit Union Redefines the ‘People Helping People’ Philosophy

Meriwest Credit Union embodies the credit union way of life through their commitment to their members and the community they serve SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meriwest Credit Union, exemplifying the credit union philosophy of ‘People Helping People’, was recognized for its efforts to help those in need with first-place honors, […]

PopID and Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Partner to Deliver Biometric Enabled Point-of-Sale and Self-Checkout Systems

First Integrated Products to Be Demonstrated at NRF 2023 (Booth #3323) RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. & PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#YOUnifyingExperiences—PopID, a biometric fintech company, and Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, retail’s first choice for unified commerce solutions, have announced a partnership to integrate PopPay into Toshiba’s front-end point-of-sale and self-service solutions running its ELERA Commerce Platform. PopPay […]

TeamApt Reaches an Annualized Payments Volume of $170 Billion, Rebrands to Moniepoint

QED-backed fintech consolidates offering and adopts name of its flagship product to support underserved businesses LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TeamApt Incorporated, the leading business banking platform in Nigeria, has adopted the name of its flagship product – Moniepoint, a testament to its success as the all-in-one digital banking solution for businesses across Nigeria. The Moniepoint brand is already […]

Cloud-based Lending Platform Business Warrior Nears Completion of Its Audited Annual Financial Statements

PHOENIX, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business Warrior Corp. (OTCQB: BZWR), the cloud-based lending platform for success and long-term growth for businesses, provided an update to shareholders today regarding their team’s product focus and the filing of its audited annual financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2022. The company announced that it […]