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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 […]

Launch of the Global Institute of Credit Professionals

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Global Institute of Credit Professionals (GICP) has launched today with the aim of becoming the preeminent industry body for credit professionals. It will enhance professional skills for credit market participants through its new flagship professional qualification, the Global Credit Certificate. Launched with the backing of Fitch Group, the GICP is responding to an […]

Built In Honors Fast Growing Fintech Company doxo in Its 2023 Best Places To Work Awards

doxo Lands on List for Fourth Year in a Row, Earns “Best Places to Work” and “Best Midsize Places to Work” on Seattle Rankings SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–doxo today announced it was named to the Built In 2023 Best Places To Work Awards, earning a place on Seattle’s “Best Places to Work” and “Best Midsize Places to […]

Regal Investments Acquires Wall Street VPN for $12 Million

Regal Investments boosts trading capabilities with acquisition of Wall Street VPN for $12 million in tech spending spree. Featured Image for Regal Investments Featured Image for Regal Investments NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Regal Investments announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Wall Street VPN for $12 million. The VPN, […]

Wescom Rings in the New Year by Launching a Special Green Vehicle Loan Discount

The 0.25% APR* auto loan discount encourages members to drive greener, helping the planet as well as their wallets PASADENA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southern California-based Wescom Credit Union has announced a Green Vehicle Loan discount for the purchase or refinance of a qualifying electric or hybrid vehicle. This 0.25% APR* discount is on top of Wescom’s already […]

Ubiquity Retirement + Savings “State of the Industry” Survey Reveals Top Concerns for Retirement Plan Decision Makers in 20231

Research suggests retirement plan offerings remain a valuable asset as inflation and recession fears loom SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ubiquity Retirement + Savings’® (Ubiquity) first “State of the Industry” independent survey reveals rising inflation, an impending recession, and poor investment returns rank as top concerns among survey respondents. In its findings, the financial technology pioneer in flat-fee […]

401(k) Plan Participants Rank Crypto Dead Last as Preferred Retirement Savings Asset1

Ubiquity Retirement + Savings survey reveals crypto is seen as risky SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® (Ubiquity) announces the results of its first independent “State of the Industry” survey, which polled 558 plan participants about their preferred retirement asset options for 2023. The survey found that only 3.5% of respondents selected crypto as one […]

Plan Participants and Solopreneurs Focus on the Impacts of a Possible Recession, Inflation, and Low Investment Returns for 401(k)s in 20231

Ubiquity Retirement + Savings survey reveals how low economic sentiment is reshaping the retirement landscape SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® (Ubiquity) announces the results of its first “State of the Industry” independent survey, which polled over 600 plan participants and solo 401(k) users about retirement concerns for 2023. The survey found inflation concerns are […]

Group Vested Launches New Creative Services Platform, Finance Studio

New online creative studio provides flexible financial marketing at scale NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Group Vested, an award-winning global integrated financial services marketing and communications consultancy, is today announcing the launch of Finance Studio, a new online creative studio for financial companies. Developed and led by a team of Group Vested’s global integrated marketing professionals, Finance Studio […]

Ubiquity Retirement + Savings "State of the Industry" Survey Reveals Vastly Different Inflation Expectations Among Plan Sponsors and Financial Advisors in 20231

Respondents disclose a potential recession in 2023 is a top concern for retirement plan sponsors and financial advisors SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In an effort to provide valuable insights to the retirement industry, Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® (Ubiquity), conducted its independent inaugural “State of the Industry” survey which revealed concerns around the economy and its impact on […]

Bitrise Expedites Neo Financial’s Mobile App Build Time and Delivery

Bitrise Automates Mobile App Deployment for The Fintech Unicorn, Allowing It to Release Features Weekly to Apple and Android Marketplaces SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bitrise, the Mobile DevOps company whose platform maximizes the overall business impact of apps for the world’s most sophisticated mobile organizations, today announced the results of its work to automate mobile app development […]

If You Can’t Beat ‘em, Join ‘em: 77% of Banks Feel Pressure to Collaborate With Fintechs That They View as a Threat to Their Existence

Sopra Banking Software’s Second Annual Digital Banking Experience Report Reveals That While Banks Still Hold 92% of Consumer Accounts, They Can’t Provide Competitive Banking Experiences on Their Own NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sopra Banking Software (SBS), the global fintech company creating a new breed of banks to power financial services in every industry, today announced the findings […]

Guidewire and Assurant Partner to Streamline Insurance Processes and Improve Customer Experience

Two new Guidewire Marketplace integrations will expedite availability of claim funds and automate homeowners insurance verification SAN MATEO, Calif. & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Guidewire–Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) and Assurant (NYSE: AIZ) announced that Assurant has joined Guidewire PartnerConnect as a Solution partner. With more than 40 years of experience in lender-placed insurance and related services, Assurant is […]

ZSuite Tech passes SOC 2® Type 2 examination

As regulators increase scrutiny on financial institutions and their vendors, the success of this examination proves ZSuite’s commitment to excellence in handling client and consumer data. WESTWOOD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Fintech—ZSuite Tech (ZSuite), a financial technology company that powers financial institutions with unbound digital accounts encompassing escrow, sub-accounting, sub-ledgering, FBO, and trust accounts for commercial customers, today […]

OKX and Tribeca Festival Debut NFT Pass for 2023

Tribeca Festival x OKX The Tribeca Festival is partnering with OKX to debut NFT passes for its 2023 festival The VIP NFT pass includes access to select Festival screenings, after parties, an invite-only awards ceremony with Tribeca co-founders Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro, and more Available exclusively on the OKX NFT marketplace, the pass […]

CompoSecure Unveils New Payment Card Tech Innovations for 2023

The latest metal credit card designs “light up” the wallet of tomorrow and turn a payment card into a physical authentication token for enhanced security CompoSecure Lux Glass™ Card CompoSecure expects to be the first to manufacture a transparent payment card made of Corning® Gorilla® Glass. SOMERSET, N.J., Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CompoSecure, […]

B2B Payments Global Market Report 2022: Featuring American Express, JPMorgan, Mastercard, PayPal, Stripe and More

Dublin, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “B2B Payments Market By Payment Type, By Enterprise Size, By Payment Method, By Industry Vertical: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the report, ‘B2B Payments Market,’ the B2B payments market was valued at $125432.00 billion in 2021, […]

Goodville Mutual Selects Origami Risk Core Platform to Drive Speed and Efficiency; Facilitate Growth

Insurer Leveraging Origami’s Multi-Tenant SAAS P&C Insurance Solution to Streamline Policy Admin, Billing Across Expanding Commercial and Personal Coverage Lines NEW HOLLAND, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CoreSolutions–Goodville Mutual Insurance Group has selected Origami Risk’s multi-tenant SAAS P/C platform for policy administration and billing to drive speed, efficiency and facilitate growth across its expanding commercial and personal property and […]

Gradient AI Recognized by Built In for Two 2023 Best Workplace Awards

Selected Among the Best Places to Work, Best Start-ups to Work for in Boston BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AIinInsurance—Gradient AI, a leading enterprise software provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the insurance industry, today announced it was recognized by Built In’s 2023 Best Places to Work Awards in two categories. Gradient AI earned the following awards: Best […]

Arc Launches Advance Plus, Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Venture Debt and Revenue-Based Financing

The launch expands Arc’s suite of dilution-free funding, digital banking and spend management tools built to accelerate access to growth capital for startups SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arc, the future of startup finance, announced the launch of Advance Plus, a new form of hybrid financing that bridges the gap between traditional venture debt and revenue-based financing available […]

Habytat by SmarterVerse Names Wachsman Communications Agency of Record

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DatChat, Inc. (Nasdaq: DATS), a secure messaging, metaverse, and social media company focused on protecting privacy and user information, today announced the appointment of global strategic communications firm Wachsman as agency of record for its subsidiary, Habytat by SmarterVerse. “Habytat by Smarterverse’s mission is to bring the benefits of the metaverse to […]

Zenbase Partners With Mainstreet Equity to Offer Their Residents Flexible Rent Payments

CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ESG–Zenbase has partnered with Mainstreet Equity (TSX: MEQ) to offer flexible rent payment options to all residents across its over 16,500 units across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Zenbase is a leading provider of flexible rent payments, and their personal budgeting tool allows residents to split their monthly rent into two payments. […]

Stride Bank Extends Partnership With Chime

Featured Image for Stride Bank Featured Image for Stride Bank OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride Bank, N.A., member FDIC, announced today that it has extended its private-label banking services agreements with U.S.-based financial technology company, Chime Financial, reaffirming Stride as a key banking partner.  Under the terms of the agreements, Stride will […]

SRM Predicts FIs to Focus on Deposits and Investing in Fintech and ITMs in 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SRM (Strategic Resource Management), an independent advisory firm serving financial institutions and other industries across North America and Europe, today shared commentary on the trends it predicts will make the most-significant impacts in 2023. Staffing challenges will persist. Financial institutions must have comprehensive plans for retaining and attracting revenue producers when there is […]

OrangeGrid Enables Mortgage Servicers to Manage Entire Vendor Supply Chain Through its Newly Released GridSource

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OrangeGrid, a provider of mortgage servicing software, announces it has released a new environment, GridSource, that connects all vendor types to its default suite of products included in their mortgage servicing platform. GridSource simplifies vendor management processes, offers additional oversight of vendor’s task load to ensure they are completing assigned tasks on schedule, and […]

Frontier Asset Management Partners with 55ip to Provide ActiveTaxSM Technology on Risk-Based ETF Strategies

SHERIDAN, Wyo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Frontier Asset Management and 55ip announced today a partnership to incorporate 55ip’s personalized tax management technology into Frontier’s downside-risk managed ETF Strategies. With this new partnership, financial advisors can easily and tax-efficiently transition clients into Frontier’s ETF Strategies using 55ip’s ActiveTaxSM Technology. The solution will help advisors provide ongoing, automated tax-loss harvesting, trading, […]

SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces Retirement of Tom Graves, President and Chief Executive Officer

Current BOD Chairman Frank Zampella Assumed Interim President Role and CEO on Jan. 6 SafeAmerica Credit Union SafeAmerica Credit Union PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SafeAmerica Credit Union announces the retirement of Tom Graves, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Jan. 5, 2023. Frank Zampella, currently chairman of the board of […]

Energy Costs Fuelling Crisis in Europe Still a Critical Concern for Businesses Globally – Taulia

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–More than a third of businesses (35%) have said that the heightened cost of energy is their greatest concern, as the effects of high inflation bite globally, according to survey data from working capital solutions business Taulia. The research, carried out amongst more than 500 senior financial decision makers at large companies in […]

Veritex Holdings, Inc. Announces Dates of Fourth Quarter and Year End 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call

DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Veritex Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VBTX) (“Veritex” or “the Company”), the parent holding company for Veritex Community Bank, today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and year end 2022 results after the close of the market on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The earnings release will be available […]

Flywire Announces Changes to Board of Directors

Flywire appoints Diane Offereins, EVP and President, Payment Services at Discover Financial Services to Flywire’s Board of Directors Yvonne Hao and Jo Natauri step down from Flywire’s Board BOSTON, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW) (Flywire), a global payments enablement and software company, today is announcing the appointment of Diane Offereins […]

Lockstep Introduces Free, Self-Service Portal for Accounting Teams

Connected accounting pioneer provides only free online portal to help accounting teams close books even faster. SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lockstep, the connected accounting network, today announced Lockstep Self-Service, the latest application in the Lockstep Suite. Lockstep Self-Service provides customers and vendors with immediate access to reconcile their statement, download important documents, view transaction history, and export accounting […]