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e.pop Surpasses $2 Million in Funding with Seed Round to Transform Retail

Latest round brings total capital raised to over $2 million. Funding will fuel operational expansion and hiring, enrich data aggregation and customer behavior analytics for merchant solution as well as facilitate further payment integrations. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#RedoReceipts–e.pop, a smart receipt fintech with a mission to transform the payment ecosystem for merchants and consumers and eliminate […]

FundingShield Announces $670 Billion in Mortgage Related Payments Secured in 2022, 63% Client Growth in 2022, and CEO Ike Suri Appointed to California Mortgage Bankers Association Board

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cybersecurity—FundingShield announced that its CEO, Ike Suri, has been appointed as a board member to the California Mortgage Bankers Association (“CMBA”), the country’s largest state level Mortgage Finance Association. The appointment of Ike Suri comes at a time when the mortgage market is seeking further efficiencies driven by technology to manage cost, […]

Guidewire Taps Skopenow to Deliver Faster Claims Investigations at Scale with New Marketplace App

Skopenow’s Pre-Check API automates what was previously manual to save SIU investigators countless hours by providing instant, actionable insights on potential fraud cases SAN MATEO, Calif & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Guidewire–Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) and Skopenow today announced that Skopenow’s new Ready for Guidewire validated accelerator is now available to ClaimCenter users in the Guidewire Marketplace, debuting […]

UNest Partners with iHeartMedia on National Media Campaign

Top Financial App Launches Campaign Across iHeartMedia’s Multiplatform Network to Educate Parents About Saving and Investing for Their Kids’ Future LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UNest, a leading fintech company that makes it easier than ever for parents to invest in their kids’ future, today announced a partnership with America’s leading audio company iHeartMedia. UNest will leverage iHeartMedia’s […]

MPOWER Financing and Studyportals Partner to Enhance International Students’ Access to Higher Education

The two leading international education companies are committed to supporting students from around the world in pursuing high-quality education abroad WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to promising international students, announced a strategic partnership with Studyportals, an organization dedicated to providing transparency of global study choices. This […]

Global Face-swiping Payment Market Report 2022: Featuring Ant Group, NEC, Mastercard, PopID, PayByFace & More

face-swiping-payment-market-size.jpg face-swiping-payment-market-size.jpg Dublin, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Face-swiping Payment Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Type (Payment Equipment (POS Equipment and Kiosk) and Payment System), By Application (Retail, Restaurant, Travel, and Others), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 – 2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The […]

CORRECTION – Zero Hash secures registration with AUSTRAC for Australian Expansion

Zero Hash Australia successfully registers with AUSTRAC for digital asset services in the region CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued August 11, 2022, under the same headline by Zero Hash Holdings, please note that text in the third paragraph has been changed from “tastyworks (now owned by IG Capital)” to “tastyworks […]

SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (OTC:SMKG) Company Overview for 2023 & Chatbot AI Spotlight

MKG highlights its acquisition of ChatBot AI Code library and embedded strategy for multiple use cases including Fintech, Blockchain, Cross-border, Machine Learning and Iot to leverage across business intelligence processes optimizing its own platforms. NEW YORK, NY, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc.’s (SMKG: OTCQB) tech suite of 22+ platforms offers […]

Insurtech Pendella Announces Partnership with Assurity to Provide Assurity’s Online Disability Insurance Through Pendella’s Platform

FORT MYERS, Fla., Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Pendella has announced a strategic partnership to bring affordable, online disability insurance to its customers through Assurity’s API-driven disability insurance service. Pendella is on a mission to provide comprehensive life and disability insurance to its customers through a fully digital application and underwriting process. By […]

The global in-vehicle payments market is projected to reach $25,918.6 million by 2031 from $4,900.0 million in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 18.15% during the forecast period 2022-2031

The recent surge in the adoption of in-vehicle payment services across developed economies and their growing global awareness is shifting automakers’ focus to equip their upcoming models with the in-vehicle payment system. New York, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “In-Vehicle Payments Market – A Global and Regional […]

VizyPay Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Results

Leading payment processor announces strong, steady growth in the last three months of 2022 WAUKEE, Iowa, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading payment processing fintech VizyPay today announces results for the fourth quarter of 2022. “Thinking back to our bootstrapped beginnings, it’s crazy to see how far we’ve come as a team. I owe […]

8Twelve Enters Into Strategic Mortgage Alliance With RE/MAX Hallmark Group of Companies

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 8Twelve Financial Technologies Inc. (“8Twelve” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic alliance with the RE/MAX Hallmark Group of Companies (“RE/MAX Hallmark”), to provide mortgage financing solutions to its real estate clients. RE/MAX Hallmark is the number one Real Estate brokerage within […]

Diallo Gordon Named Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Passport Technology

Diallo Gordon Diallo Gordon LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Passport Technology Inc. (Passport), the fastest-growing provider of payment technology to the global gaming industry, has appointed Diallo Gordon as Chief Marketing and Product Officer. Gordon takes on his expanded role immediately and reports to Passport’s CEO Cleve Tzung.  Gordon brings Passport a […]

Insights on the Wireless POS Terminals Global Market to 2027 – Affordable and Portable Nature of These Terminals Drives Growth

Global Wireless POS Terminals Market Global Wireless POS Terminals Market Dublin, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Wireless POS Terminals Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global wireless POS terminals market size reached US$ 8.3 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, the […]

Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index™ Reports Little to No Growth in Business Loan Approval Percentages in 2022

December approval rates rose slightly at Small Banks, Institutional Investors, and Alternative Lenders while Big Banks and Credit Unions stalled last month. NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Small business loan approval percentages at big banks slipped again, falling from 14.6% in November to 14.5% in December, which tied with January for the […]

Pico Announces Bo Zhou, Ph.D., as Head of APAC

Seasoned commercial and business executive to help lead firm’s APAC growth NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pico, a leading global provider of mission-critical technology services, software, data and analytics for the financial markets community, has named Bo Zhou, Ph.D., as Head of APAC to oversee Pico’s continued growth in the region. Zhou […]

Flushing Financial Announces the Death of Retired Board Member, Michael J. Russo

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq-: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that Michael J. Russo, a recently retired member of the Board of Directors has passed away. He was 88. Michael J. Russo retired from the Board of Directors on […]

First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. and Lone Star Bank: A Match Made in Bluebonnet Heaven

HAMMOND, La. and HOUSTON, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: FGBI) – First Guaranty Bank (“FGB”), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (“First Guaranty”), is growing! Selected by Newsweek in 2021, 2022 and 2023 as America’s “Best Small Bank”, FGB is at it again and set to […]

Scotsman Guide Transitions From ‘Hard Money’ Terminology to ‘Private Money’

BOTHELL, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#commercialrealestate–Scotsman Guide, the leading provider of financial technology tools and industry news for mortgage originators, has announced that “hard money” will now be referred to as “private money” throughout its catalog of products. In keeping with the evolving language of commercial and residential mortgages, and in support of the private lending industry, Scotsman […]

MDT Partners with Comply-YES!, Helping Credit Unions Strengthen Regulatory Posture

CUSOs team up to help credit unions better navigate the regulatory landscape FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that hosts the Symitar core processing system from Jack Henry™ to provide a private cloud alternative for core processing and IT needs, announced that it has partnered with Comply-YES!, a CUSO that provides compliance […]

Lesaka to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Review Second Quarter 2023 Results

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release second quarter 2023 results after the U.S. market close on February 7, 2023. Lesaka management will host a presentation webcast and conference call on February 8, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern […]

Europe Online Payment Methods Analysis Report 2022-2027

Dublin, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Europe Online Payment Methods 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Online and digital payments are gaining traction in Europe Payments via debit card or credit card were the most preferred methods of payments in multiple countries in Europe; however, other European countries differed, exhibiting preferences […]

Nuvei Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Paya

Proposed Acquisition Would Create a Preeminent Payment Technology Provider with Strong Positions in Global eCommerce, Integrated Payments and B2B MONTREAL and ATLANTA, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the Canadian fintech company, and Paya Holdings Inc. (“Paya”) (Nasdaq: PAYA), a leading provider of integrated payment […]

EagleBank Names New Chief Risk Officer

Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer A 23-year veteran in the risk and compliance field, Jay Namputhiripad will be responsible for overseeing EagleBank’s internal and external risk and compliance processes. BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington, DC area, today announced the appointment […]

[Latest] Digital Banking Market Size to Surpass USD 19.2 Million with Growing CAGR of 14.80% by 2030, Emerging Trends, Business Strategies, Competitive Landscape and Regional Analysis

Global Digital Banking Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Credit Unions, Cooperative Banks, and Consumer Bank), By Services (Digital Payments and Digital Sales) and Regional Forecasts, 2022-2028 Chicago, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Markets N Research has recently released expansive research on Global Digital Banking Market with 100+ market data Tables, […]

Renewed Capital Requirements for Bigbank AS

In December 2022, the Estonian FSA presented Bigbank AS with the outcome of the annual Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) capital adequacy calculation. As an outcome of the evaluation the FSA decided to establish new Pillar 2 capital requirement and guidance for Bigbank AS. According to the decision of the FSA, an additional requirement […]

Alipay+ promotes QR code connectivity, paving ways for a cash-free, mobile friendly travel experience in Chinese mainland for Asian consumers

– AlipayHK users are now able to pay for their metro rides in Shenzhen using their local app, as China begins to optimize regulations on travel between mainland and Hong Kong on Jan 8; – South Korea’s Kakao Pay and Malaysia’s Touch ‘n Go eWallet are among Asia’s e-wallets that have gained wide acceptance in […]

National Bank Holdings Corporation Announces Date for 2022 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release

DENVER, Jan. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NBHC) expects to report its fourth quarter financial results after the markets close on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Management will host a conference call to review the results at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Interested parties may listen to […]

Truxton Trust Names Daniel Bellet as Vice President

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Truxton has promoted Daniel Bellet, CFP®, CPFA®, to the role of Wealth Advisor and will have the officer title of Vice President. “Daniel cares deeply about the success of our clients and has demonstrated the requisite expertise and energy to serve them at the highest level,” said […]

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP AND CITIZENS BANCSHARES CO. ANNOUNCE DEADLINE FOR ELECTION OF FORM OF MERGER CONSIDERATION

Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Jan. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMBC, “Southern Missouri”), the parent company of Southern Bank, and Citizens Bancshares Co. (“Citizens”), the parent company of Citizens Bank and Trust Company, today jointly announced that, in connection with Southern Missouri’s pending acquisition of Citizens, the election deadline for record […]

Greenlight Reinvents Financial Education with Level Up — a Gamified Financial Literacy Curriculum for Kids and Teens

Family fintech pioneers new interactive financial literacy game to boost money confidence, knowledge, and skills ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (“Greenlight”), the fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially-smart, independent kids, today announced the launch of Greenlight Level Up™, an interactive, curriculum-based financial literacy game. Level Up goes beyond the National Standards […]

Netcapital Announces Alternative Trading System (ATS) Partnership with Templum Markets LLC

Powered by Templum Markets’ ATS, Netcapital plans to facilitate secondary trading and liquidity for funding portal participants and investors BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$NCPL #Earnings—Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) (the “Company”), a digital private capital markets ecosystem, today announced a new partnership between Netcapital Systems LLC, a Utah limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, […]

Latin America Mobile Payment Methods Analysis Report 2022-2026: Adoption of Mobile Wallets is Projected to Rise, With Brazil and Mexico Dominating the Mobile Wallet Landscape

Dublin, Jan. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Latin America Mobile Payment Methods 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Digital wallets are expected to witness solid growth in Latin America Growing at a double-digit CAGR between 2022 and 2026, digital wallet transaction worldwide is forecasted to reach a value of trillions of Euros […]

Liberate Innovations Inc. Closes $7 Million in Funding and Launches P&C Insurance Platform to Automate Claims and Underwriting

Insurtech software-as-a-service platform enables P&C insurers to enhance customer experience at the industry’s lowest cost PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Liberate Innovations Inc. (Liberate), a best-in-class software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables P&C insurers to fully automate claims and underwriting journeys, announced its launch today after raising $7 million in venture funding. The platform empowers insurers to deliver […]

PacWest Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PacWest Bancorp (Nasdaq: PACW) (the “Company”) will report its financial results for the quarter and year-to-date period ended December 31, 2022 after the close of the stock market on Thursday, January 26, 2023. The Company will file its quarterly financial results with the SEC via Form 8-K […]

Razer Pushes the Boundaries of Gaming Innovation With Exciting Announcements at CES 2023

Debuting new technologies such as the world’s first beamforming soundbar with head-tracking AI, and the most powerful Razer Blades ever, Razer kicks off 2023 with new products for gamers everywhere. LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(CES 2023) – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, ushers in its showcase at CES 2023 with all-new, innovative technologies for […]

Flueid and FirstClose Integrate to Deliver Accelerated Title Decisions and Simpler Closings for Home Equity Lending

The integration adds critical real-time title data and decisioning capabilities to the FirstClose digital home equity platform With Flueid, home equity lenders can quickly, securely and proactively understand the condition of title and check which HELOCs and HELs can close on an accelerated timeline AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flueid, the leading real estate technology company using title […]

Ionia Joins Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program

Working with Visa to deliver payment innovation TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ionia has announced today that it has joined Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program. The program allows Ionia to accelerate the process of integrating with Visa and allowing it to more easily leverage and access Visa’s network and capabilities. Through Ionia’s embedded payments technology, cardholders can instantly […]

Future Forecast: New Majesco Thought Leadership Spotlights Challenges and Opportunities Reshaping Insurers

MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#futureforecast–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced the availability of a new thought leadership report, Future Trends, 8 Challenges Insurers Must Meet Now. The new report identifies signals that manifest themselves in current and emerging trends that are rushing at the insurance industry with continued […]

Digital Music Securities to Use Intertrust Web 3.0 Technology to Revolutionize the Music Rights Market

Leveraging Intertrust’s Token Rights Management technology, Digital Music Securities creates new revenue streams for music artists and fans worldwide TOKYO & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#tech—Intertrust, the world’s leading trusted distributed computing and rights management provider, today announced its collaboration with Music Securities, a leading independent financial services company, to create a transparent and more democratic music […]