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Brace Mortgage Servicing Pulse: Servicer and Consumer Data Suggest the Ongoing Downturn Will Not Yield the Fallout of the 2008 Market Crash

Re-envisioning mortgage Servicing as relationship banking will benefit distressed homeowners in a challenging regulatory environment. LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brace, the mortgage servicing infrastructure fintech, observes in its latest Mortgage Servicing Pulse that changes in Servicing regulations following the Great Recession, coupled with accelerated digital adoption during the Covid pandemic, have engendered a fairer, more transparent and […]

ConnectOne Bank Partners with MANTL to Enhance Deposit Onboarding for Businesses and Consumers

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MANTL, a leading provider of account origination solutions, today announced a partnership with ConnectOne Bank, the wholly-owned depository subsidiary of ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNOB), to streamline and digitize the bank’s deposit onboarding process for consumer, small business and commercial clients while driving efficiency and opening new revenue streams. MANTL will enhance ConnectOne’s […]

Tower Hill Insurance Adds ClaimsPay® to Complete All-Inclusive Payments Digitization with One Inc

Southeast’s largest residential and commercial property insurer extends partnership FOLSOM, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–One Inc, the leading digital payments network for the insurance industry, announced today that Florida-based property insurer Tower Hill Insurance Group has selected One Inc’s outbound payment solution, ClaimsPay®, to streamline and improve digital payments processing for its customers. The implementation of ClaimsPay will […]

Civil Rights Organizations, Consumer Advocates, and Industry Leaders Unite to Launch ‘MoreThanFair’ Initiative to Improve Access to Affordable and Inclusive Credit

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A broad-based community of civil rights organizations, consumer advocates, lenders, and technology firms today announced the launch of MoreThanFair, an education initiative that brings together the non-profit, public, and private sectors to make lending more inclusive, transparent, and fair. To mark the launch of the initiative, the group today unveiled a website that will […]

OKX first listing exchange for SWEAT; provides support for Sweat Economy

OKX was the first exchange to list the much-anticipated move-to-earn token Sweat Economy unlocks new value for users by leveraging aspects of web3 through activations within the DeFi, NFT and decentralized governance spaces VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKX, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency exchange, has shown its support for Sweat Economy […]

Payload Announces New Payment Solution Powered by J.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan is Payload’s New Banking Provider; New Offering Will Be Instrumental in Unlocking Capabilities and Driving Future Growth CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Payload, a rapidly growing Fintech start-up, today announced that it will be taking its powerful, integration-first inbound and outbound payment capabilities to the next level through a new relationship with J.P. Morgan. J.P Morgan has […]

Future Family Expands 0% Interest Rate Fertility Financing Nationwide as Interest Rates Continue to Rise

The Finance Platform Expands First-Of-Its-Kind Plan to Families Across the U.S. as Personal Loan Rates are Expected to Increase Further This Year SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Future Family, the leading family building platform that offers personalized payment plans for fertility care with built-in digital care and wellness support, today announced that its 0% financing option will be […]

Payhawk opens New York office and launches US credit card

European-born fintech Payhawk introduces its leading spend management solution to the US market to support global scaleups and enterprises with offices in multiple countries In response to market demands, and with more than 10% of its customer base already subscribed to a waiting list, the company launches its first credit card product in the US […]

VizyPay Promotes Three Powerhouse Women to Directorial Roles

In just a few short years, the trio grew from payments newcomers to respected industry professionals while guiding VizyPay to success WAUKEE, Iowa, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VizyPay, an award-winning payment processor providing transparent, money-saving services to America’s small businesses, today announces a series of promotions, elevating experienced and dedicated women leaders to […]

EMTECH To Pilot a U.S. CBDC In The Digital Dollar Project Sandbox Program

Bringing its API-First, Energy Efficient and DLT-Based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Platform to safely test new possibilities in cross-border payments. New York, NY, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EMTECH, a first-of-its-kind central banking infrastructure provider, announces it will take part in the recently announced Technical Sandbox Program by The Digital Dollar Project to […]

Hearth Launches Cash-Back Banking That Helps Home Improvement Businesses Get Paid Faster

Hearth Banking is the first cash-back banking account specifically designed to help home improvement businesses access their money faster Hearth Banking Hearth Banking AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hearth, a software platform for home improvement professionals, announced today that it has launched a new financial services product, Hearth Banking. Hearth Banking is […]

JOOR Announces Revolutionary Global B2B Payments Solution to Reduce Cost and Accelerate Cash Flow

Leading digital wholesale ecosystem delivers global payment options and net terms to buyers via JOOR Pay JOOR Pay JOOR Pay NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JOOR, the world’s premier wholesale management ecosystem, has announced the introduction of JOOR Pay, their market-leading embedded global checkout solution. JOOR Pay enables brands to accept multiple […]

Equifax® Canada and FrontLobby Complete First Rental Tradeline Study

FrontLobby and Equifax release findings that indicate Rent Reporting may benefit millions of Canadians over time TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FrontLobby and Equifax® Canada joined forces in 2018 to start a rent reporting program. Today, the two organizations are releasing multi-year findings that indicate rent reporting through FrontLobby can substantially benefit the […]

OKC Improves Interoperability with New Features; Announces Support for ETHW Airdrop

The new features on OKC include IBC transfers, OKC Swap and OKC bridge upgrades Users who hold ETHK on OKC will receive both ETHW and OKT via airdrop if a fork occurs as a result of the ETH Merge VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKC (OKX Chain), the programmable smart contracts platform […]

Juniper Research: Digital Ticketing Transaction Value to Reach $1.4 Trillion Globally by 2027, Despite Market Fragmentation

Transaction Value Set to Exceed Pre-COVID Levels in 2023 BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new study from Juniper Research has found that the global digital ticketing transaction value will reach $1.4 trillion in 2027; up from $768 billion in 2022. This growth of 78% over the next 5 years represents a strong recovery from the heavy impact […]

PeopleHedge Corp Raises $1.4M in Series Seed Funding to Further Advance SmartRoute Technology, Draws Backing of Holt Xchange, Gustavson Capital and Blufin Equity Partners

Featured Image for PeopleHedge Corp Featured Image for PeopleHedge Corp VERMONT, Ill., Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PeopleHedge Corp is a U.S.-based financial technology company focused on enhancing the non-interest income of community banks and credit unions. Its SmartRoute technology creates a real-time auction for foreign exchange payments, compressing pricing and making banks competitive with […]

UPDATE — Aunalytics to Participate at Multiple Financial Services Events in September, Demonstrating How Advanced, AI-Driven Analytics Can Help Mid-Market Institutions Increase Their Competitive Position

Leading Data Management and Analytics Company to Showcase Daybreak for Financial Services; Vice President, Client Relationships Ryan Wilson to Present a Session at Fiserv’s Signature Conference SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aunalytics, a leading data management and analytics company delivering Insights-as-a-Service for mid-market businesses, announced today it will participate in five […]

Kanverse joins Guidewire Insurtech Vanguards Program – “Highlights its Zero-Touch Insurance Documents Processing for Insurers.”

Guidewire’s Insurtech Vanguards program identifies and highlights innovative insurtechs in the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance community. SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kanverse.ai, a leading Hyperautomation platform, is pleased to announce that it has joined Guidewire’s Insurtech Vanguards Program. Through Insurtech Vanguards, Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) identifies and highlights the hottest insurance technology innovation in the P&C industry. […]

Offering APAC Customers Local Payment Options Could Cut e-Commerce Cart Abandonment by Half, Say Western Global Merchants

New Global e-Commerce Report from Citcon and PYMNTS Reveals Challenges and Opportunities for Merchants Eager to Expand APAC Presence SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Citcon Inc., the leading payment provider enabling global commerce at scale, today reported results of a new global survey of 500 leading merchants in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom revealing […]

PurpleLab, Inc. Raises $40M in Funding from Primus Capital

Series B Round to Accelerate PurpleLab’s Investment in Real-World Evidence Solutions Built on the Company’s HealthNexus™ Platform WAYNE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PurpleLab, Inc. today announced a $40 million Series B funding round led by Primus Capital, which joins existing investor Edison Partners. TripleTree served as the exclusive financial advisor to PurpleLab for this transaction. The investment highlights […]

Socotra App MarketPlace Goes Live with 30 App Publishers

Socotra is revolutionizing the insurance industry, enabling carriers to release new products and features with unprecedented speed AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Socotra, the modern core platform provider for innovative insurers, today announced that Socotra App MarketPlace—currently offering access to 30 app publishers—is now available to Socotra customers. Those customers can now eliminate lengthy and rigid integration projects […]

InvoiceCloud Delivers 123% Increase in Online Payments for The City of Wylie, Texas

WYLIE, Texas & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The City of Wylie, Texas has seen a 123% increase in electronic payment adoption within the first 11 months of implementing InvoiceCloud, an EngageSmart (NYSE: ESMT) solution for online bill payment services. In order to keep up with a population that has grown 230% since 2000, the City of Wylie needed […]

Mercury Introduces IO, A New Corporate Credit Card To Help Startups Scale Their Business

New IO Mastercard® offers automatic 1.5% cashback on everything, with zero annual fees, no personal credit check and 30-day interest-free repayment period SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercury, the company more than 80,000 startups trust for banking*, today unveiled IO, a new company credit card built for smooth scaling. The IO Mastercard®** offers 1.5% cashback on everything, even […]

CellTrust to offer Xillio Archive Data Migration for Mobile Communication Data Governance and Compliance

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. & HILVERSUM, Netherlands & ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CFTC—CellTrust Corporation, a leading provider of global secure and compliant mobile communication for government and enterprise and Xillio, the global content migration solutions provider that enables organizations to modernize information landscapes, announced today they have entered a strategic relationship to offer Xillio data migration to organizations through CellTrust. […]

Intercontinental Exchange Publishes Seventh Annual Sustainability Report

ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today released the company’s annual sustainability report, which includes environmental, social and governance (ESG) highlights from the last year and outlines the ways in which ICE continues to advance its ESG initiatives. ICE issued its first […]

Usio Announces New Funds Disbursement Solution, Consumer Choice

Businesses, government entities and non-profits can now offer consumers full flexibility in how they want to receive funds, whether by virtual or physical prepaid card, ACH bank transfer, check or push payment SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Usio, Inc: (Nasdaq:USIO), a leading FinTech integrated payment solutions provider, today announced its groundbreaking Funds Disbursement Solution, Consumer Choice. For the […]

LiveVox to Showcase Compliance-Focused Omnichannel Contact Center Capabilities at LEND360

LiveVox’s single pane of glass offering mitigates risk, maximizes performance, reduces customer effort, and increases the bottom line SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$LVOX—LiveVox Holdings, Inc. (“LiveVox” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LVOX), a leading cloud-based provider of customer service and digital engagement tools, will be sponsoring and exhibiting at LEND360, the annual summit for leaders in online lending, […]

Western Union Expands its Digital Wallet to Latin America

New Acquisition Expected to Accelerate Market Launch, with Brazil Anticipated to be Live in First Half of 2023 DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following a successful introduction of its digital banking offering in Europe in February 2022, Western Union (NYSE: WU) is gearing up to launch in Latin America. The Company announced the acquisition of Te Enviei, a Brazil-based […]

MoneyLion and INFLCR Team up to Teach Collegiate Student-Athletes How to Money Smarter

Partnership Aims To Launch A Creator-Led Money Curriculum To Fill Educational Gaps For Student-Athletes NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MoneyLion Inc. (“MoneyLion”) (NYSE: ML), the go-to destination for financial content, products and advice, and INFLCR, the leading brand and NIL-business-building software platform helping student-athletes stay compliant with new NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) regulations, today announced a […]

OurCrowd Private Placement Offering Launches on NEO Connect

Campaign offers exclusive chance to invest in the next 50 OurCrowd opportunities TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$OCVII #NEOConnect—NEO is proud to announce that global venture investing platform OurCrowd is providing investors with unprecedented access to their top deals with the launch of the OurCrowd Portfolio Index Fund (“OC50”) on NEO Connect, under the ticker symbol OCVII. Powered by […]

Personetics Launches “Express” Solution for Midsize Banks to Quickly Achieve Business Impact with Personalized Customer Experience

Personetics Express will help midsize financial institutions compete with enterprise banks by deploying financial data-driven personalization in as little as 12 weeks NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Personetics, the leading global provider of financial data-driven personalization, customer engagement, and advanced money management capabilities for financial institutions, today announced the launch of Personetics Express. The new offering is aimed […]

Curtis&Co Welcomes Tim Williams as Partner

Tim Williams, Curtis&Co Partner Tim Williams, Curtis&Co Partner RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curtis&Co, a leading management consulting firm, today announced the addition of Tim Williams as Partner. Curtis&Co’s ability to help their clients achieve their objectives has fueled the company’s growth and resulted in the opportunity to expand the firm’s leadership. […]

FORVIS expands financial services offerings with addition of ProBank Austin

More than 50 professionals will join FORVIS in the merger LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ProBank Austin will join FORVIS, a top 10 accounting and advisory firm, through an asset acquisition effective Oct. 1. The move bolsters the services FORVIS offers clients in the financial services industry. ProBank Austin is a nationally […]

TransUnion Climbs to No. 12 in the Latest IDC FinTech Rankings

IDC Financial Insights annually ranks top enterprises worldwide serving the financial services industry CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced today that it is ranked #12 on the 2022 IDC FinTech Rankings, continuing a steady ascent up the IDC rankings in recent years.  The Fortune 500-style ranking categorizes and evaluates the […]

According to Usul Hukuk Lawyer Kaan Ozcelik, Blockchain Technologies Have Already Joined the Fintech Ecosystem

2021 was recorded as a year in which the fintech sector ran towards record worldwide. The sector was supported greatly by new players like cryptocurrencies, blockchain, contactless payment, and cybersecurity stepping in. As stated in the “Pulse of Fintech” report by KPMG in 2021, which is a company offering corporate finance and consulting services, 5,684 […]

Aunalytics to Participate at Multiple Financial Services Events in September, Demonstrating How Advanced, AI-Driven Analytics Can Help Mid-Market Institutions Increase Their Competitive Position

Leading Data Management and Analytics Company to Showcase Daybreak for Financial Services; Vice President, Client Relationships Ryan Wilson to Present a Session at Fiserv’s Signature Conference SOUTH BEND, Ind., Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Aunalytics, a leading data management and analytics company delivering Insights-as-a-Service for mid-market businesses, announced today it will participate in five […]

Tricolor Closes $100 million Credit Facility with Fifth Third Bank to Support Scale

Additional financing increases Company’s revolving capacity to $650 million DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tricolor today announced the closing of a $100 million warehouse facility with Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank, National Association, secured by loans originated across its growing footprint, which spans five states, 20 markets and 55 retail hubs. “The addition of […]

Latin America Online Payment Methods Market Analysis Report 2022 – Alternative Online Payment Methods are on the Rise

Dublin, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Latin America Online Payment Methods 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Credit and debit cards at the top of B2C E-Commerce payments in Latin America According to the latest data included in the report, credit cards remain the leading payment method used by online shoppers […]