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M Science Launches Consumer Spending Trends Platform on Australia’s Largest Companies

Investors and Businesses can now access Data-Driven insights tailored specifically to the Australian Marketplace NEW YORK & SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–M Science, the pioneer in data-driven research and analytics, announced today the launch of its Australia Spending Trends Platform. This initiative marks an expansion of the firm’s increasing global presence. Derived from M Science’s leading-edge data, the […]

TELUS International reports voting results from its annual general meeting

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TELUS International (NYSE and TSX: TIXT), a leading digital customer experience innovator that designs, builds, and delivers next-generation solutions, including AI and content moderation, for global and disruptive brands, today announced the results from its annual general meeting of shareholders which took place on May 20, 2022. All director nominees were elected […]

Mastercard to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences in the month of June: On Wednesday, June 8, Craig Vosburg, chief product officer, will present at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference in Chicago. The discussion will begin at 1:40 p.m. Eastern Time and last for approximately 30 minutes. […]

Airwallex to help HubSpot customers scale internationally through App Accelerator program

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading global fintech platform Airwallex is excited to announce it has joined HubSpot’s App Accelerator program to bring high quality apps to international companies. The accelerator marks the first partnership between the two companies, which will enable HubSpot users to access Airwallex’s global financial infrastructure. Joining the accelerator enables Airwallex to significantly speed […]

Mercado Libre releases its third Transparency Report, reporting continued improvements in the fight against counterfeiting and piracy

In order to protect intellectual property rights, Mercado Libre deploys algorithms that learn from member´s notices and remove over 99% of infringing listings. The company’s third Transparency Report lists the main projects and outcomes of the measures rolled out to assure the security of digital services, data protection, and the fight against counterfeiting and piracy. […]

Procore and Shepherd Partner on Casualty Pro to Offer Underwriting Benefits for Top Procore Users

CARPINTERIA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Procore Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), a leading global provider of construction management software, today announced a new partnership with Shepherd, a startup insurtech based in San Francisco, to begin offering an integrated insurance product that provides improved insurance terms and lower premiums to qualified Procore customers. “Procore’s platform, integrations, data and analytics enable […]

FinTech Firm Intelly to Unveil Blockchain-Based Property Investment Platform in July

‘Fractionalization’ of real estate – a key component of Intelly’s platform – represents a ‘paradigm shift’ in the world of property investment, CEO says GENEVA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intelly, a future-oriented company that combines property investment and blockchain technology, is gearing up to launch its highly-anticipated real-estate investment platform in July, company officials said this week. Once it […]

Synapse Launches Global Cash, a U.S.-based Account Solution for International Fintech Companies and Their Customers

Global Cash enables residents in over 35 countries to invest, hold, and spend U.S. dollars, accept payments from U.S. companies, and receive a U.S. bank-issued debit card SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bankingasaservice—Synapse, a global banking-as-a-service platform that increases access to best-in-class financial products, today announced the launch of Global Cash, a secure cash management account product, that […]

Clay Richards and Derek Young Join Truxton Board of Directors

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Truxton Trust Company announced that R. Claiborne (“Clay”) Richards, Jr. and Derek Young have been elected to its Board of Directors at its annual shareholder meeting. Mr. Richards served as CEO and Founder of naviHealth, Inc., from January 2012 to December 2021. naviHealth, which is focused on […]

Zeitworks Launches to Help Companies Analyze & Transform Their Business Processes

Out of Private Beta, Startup’s Platform Offers AI-Driven Insights into People, Processes & Productivity SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zeitworks, an AI-powered business process intelligence platform that provides enterprises with the data-driven insights and tools they need to continuously improve the health and productivity of their team and business process operations, today announces its launch out of private beta […]

SRM Releases Report on Buy Now, Pay Later Services and Why It Matters for Financial Institutions

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SRM (Strategic Resource Management), an independent advisory firm serving financial institutions, manufacturing, retail, and other industries across the U.S. and Europe, today released its most recent report, “Buy Now, Pay Later: What’s Old is New Again in Payment Choices.” Click to download Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has a far-reaching effect; Allied Market […]

Moves Raises $5 Million to Empower Gig Workers to Own the Gig Economy

Advances Mission to Ensure Gig Workers Have a Voice and Share in the Value They Help Create NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#app—Moves, an all-in-one banking app exclusively for gig workers, announced today that it has closed a $5 million USD ($6.39M Canadian Dollars) seed funding round to advance its mission of making the gig economy work for […]

IFC, Partners for Growth Join Forces to Support Growth-Stage Companies in Emerging Markets

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IFC and US-based fund manager Partners for Growth (PFG) are uniting to provide much-needed debt capital to innovative early- to mid-stage companies in emerging markets, with a focus on fintech, software, e-logistics, health, and life sciences firms. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will invest $30 million in a new investment vehicle […]

Mission Lane Partners with SpringFour to Improve Consumer Financial Health

Purpose-driven fintech connects individuals with resources for food savings, utility costs, employment, and rental assistance RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mission Lane, a purpose-driven financial technology company, today announced that it is partnering with SpringFour, a social impact fintech company, to provide both its customers and the general public with thousands of vetted and personalized financial health resources […]

TOGGLE AI Announces Zero-Commission Initiative With Interactive Brokers

TOGGLE AI to offer commission-free trading and subscriber-exclusive options pricing for new IBKR users NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TOGGLE AI today announced an initiative that enables their customers to trade commission-free on Interactive Brokers. Users of TOGGLE’s award-winning investment platform who are clients of Interactive Brokers, will now receive a reimbursement for trading fees each month. Plus, […]

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Completes Listing Transfer to the New York Stock Exchange

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, announced that Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE: NIC) completed its listing transfer and began trading today as an NYSE-listed company. Nicolet will now be able to leverage all of the advantages of […]

WBI’s Affiliate CyborgTech Acquires Fortuna, Maker of Online Tools for Advisors

Cy to Integrate Fortuna360 Video and Client Acquisition Platform RED BANK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#acquisitions–WBI’s affiliate CyborgTech, the technology firm that developed Cy, an award-winning advisor-assisted robo advisory platform, announced today that it is acquiring Fortuna, a Toronto based FinTech specializing in sales enablement and client communication technology for financial advisors. Through the transaction CyborgTech will be […]

Nova Credit Partners with Alloy to Help Lenders Serve Consumers Across the Credit Spectrum

Alloy integrates Nova Credit’s products into their credit underwriting solution NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nova Credit, the fintech unlocking opportunities for mainstream and credit-excluded consumers and the companies looking to serve them, announced a partnership with Alloy, the leading identity decisioning platform for banks and fintech companies. The partnership will combine Alloy’s Identity Decisioning Platform and Nova […]

CMG Announces Successful Launch of the Industry’s First Connected ECM Platform

Over 100 asset managers are now active on CMG XC along with 7 of the world’s largest banks NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Capital Markets Gateway LLC (CMG), a fintech company defining the future of equity capital markets issuance, announced the launch of CMG XC™, the first end-to-end ECM platform digitally connecting the buy-side and sell-side. The XC […]

MoneyLion and AEON Consortium Obtain Approval for Malaysian Digital Banking License

Digital Finance Leader MoneyLion Expands Enterprise Data and Technology Capabilities with AEON Group, One of Asia’s Largest Retailers and Financial Service Providers NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MoneyLion Inc. (“MoneyLion) (NYSE: ML), a leading digital financial services and lifestyle content platform, announced that the Ministry of Finance in Malaysia has awarded a digital banking license to a consortium […]

URBAN-X, the Platform by MINI for Startups Reimagining City Life, Announces JVP as its New Venture Partner

New partnership between MINI and JVP to accelerate the next phase of URBAN-X and support high-impact startups building solutions to tackle climate change creating more livable cities. Applications to join the platform are open and will be selected on a rolling basis. MUNICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The new partnership between MINI and JVP invests in, builds, and scales […]

The Flywire Charitable Foundation Announces Third Annual Scholarship Program

The Flywire Charitable Foundation launches new category of environmental sustainability for students committed to addressing climate crisis Third annual program will award eight scholarships through educational institutions to global students BOSTON, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW) (Flywire), a global payments enablement and software company, announced that The Flywire Charitable Foundation […]

Replays Available from the Influential Companies of the 2022 Sequire Fintech Conference

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SRAX, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX), a financial technology company that unlocks data and insights for publicly traded companies through Sequire, its SaaS platform, hosted the 2022 Fintech Conference, a preeminent virtual investor event, on May 19th. This elite event featured presentations from premier fintech stock market companies, as […]

C. Hunter Westbrook Assumes Role of Chief Executive Officer of HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. in September 2022

C. Hunter Westbrook President & Chief Executive Officer of HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTBI) (“Company”), today announced that effective September 1, 2022, C. Hunter Westbrook will succeed Dana L. Stonestreet as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and continue […]

GBT Filed a Continuation Patent Application for its Long-Range Radio System

The continuation application seeks to protect an intelligent, long range radio technology to enable global communication SAN DIEGO, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. ( OTC PINK: GTCH ) (“GBT” or the “Company”), filed a continuation patent application #17736114 on May 4, 2022, for its data and voice communication system, which has been internally assigned […]

Equifax® Canada Welcomes Sandy Kyriakatos as Chief Data Officer

Focus on new data sources and advanced analytics to benefit lenders and consumers requiring credit TORONTO, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equifax Canada has welcomed Sandy Kyriakatos to the position of Chief Data Officer, with a mandate of advancing Equifax’s data strategy to benefit customers and consumers alike. Before joining Equifax, Kyriakatos was the […]

Akur8 Announces Silver Sponsorship of InsureTech Connect Asia 2022

PARIS & SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Akur8, the next generation insurance pricing solution powered by transparent AI, is excited to announce its Silver sponsorship of InsureTech Connect Asia (ITC) 2022, the region’s largest gathering of insurance leaders and innovators, taking place from June 7 to June 9 in Singapore. Specifically developed for insurers, Akur8’s solution enhances their pricing […]

Temenos Launches ESG Investing-as-a-Service for Banks and Wealth Managers

Temenos unveils the new solution for sustainable investing at a time of record growth for Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives GENEVA, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Temenos (SIX: TEMN) today launched ESG Investing-as-a-service, helping banks and wealth managers meet the growing demand for sustainable investing. The offering was unveiled to 1,500 banking and fintech executives at Temenos Community Forum […]

North America Mobile Wallet Market revenue to cross $80bn by 2026, says Graphical Research

Major mobile wallet market players in North America region Amazon.com, Inc., American Express Company, Apple Inc., AT&T Inc., Due Inc., First Data Corporation, Google LLC, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Mastercard Incorporated, PayPal Holdings, Inc., Visa Inc, and Wells Fargo & Company. Pune, India, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As per a recent industry […]

AppTech Payments Corp. Closes the Acquisition of Hothand and their Powerful Patent Portfolio

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppTech Payments Corp. (“AppTech”) (NASDAQ: APCX), a Fintech company powering commerce experiences, is excited to announce the closing of its acquisition of Hothand Inc. (“Hothand”), a patent holding company that owns the intellectual property rights to a patent portfolio that broadly covers geofence triggered ecommerce and/or advertising […]

Kominfo Partners with 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion to Bring “Flex” Fintech Foundation Program to Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (“Kominfo”) today announced its partnership with fintech training platform 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion (“10×1000”) to recruit local talents to enroll in 10×1000’s “Flex” Fintech Foundation Program. This partnership forms part of Kominfo’s Digital Entrepreneurship Academy (“DEA”) program, which aims to prepare and nurture talents to accelerate digital […]

3QualiTy Extends Seed Sale And Partners With MoonbaSwap

The Partnership Brings Additional Capabilities – Reaching a Larger Scale of Users and Building Upon New Technology NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Beginning May 30th, 3QualiTy, a leader in the charitable giving fintech space announced that it will partner with MoonbaSwap, a cross-chain AMM DEX protocol for swapping tokens based on OneLedger and its bridged chains. This partnership […]

US Fintech Global PayEX Showcases Account Receivable Solutions at Finovate Spring

J.P. Morgan-backed Fintech has processed over $50 billion in transactions through its cloud-native, data-driven, end-to-end AR solutions Global PayEX’s AI and ML solutions digitize +90% B2B payments; improve over 20% Days Sales Outstanding (DSO); deliver amazing actionable insights for large and mid-size companies. DARIEN, Conn., May 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — U.S.-headquartered […]

Valor PayTech Integrations with EPI and EPX Platforms Underway

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#omnichannel—Valor PayTech, a fast-growing fintech provider of end-to-end, processor-agnostic omnichannel payments solutions, today announced platform integrations with Electronic Payments Inc. (EPI) and Electronic Payments Exchange (EPX), a wholly-owned subsidiary of North American Bancard, are currently underway. Valor strives to provide resellers and their merchant customers with comprehensive, cutting-edge tools and flexibility they need […]

Investview (“INVU”) Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

Eatontown, NJ, May 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Investview, Inc. (OTCQB: INVU), a diversified financial technology company that through its subsidiaries and global distribution network provides financial technology, education tools, content, research, and management of digital asset technologies with a focus on Bitcoin mining and the new generation of digital assets,is pleased to announce continued […]

Círculo de Crédito Helps An Additional 20 Million Mexicans Access Credit Using FICO Scores

Fastest-growing credit bureau in Mexico wins FICO® Decisions Award for Decision Management Innovation MEXICO CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FICO (NYSE: FICO): Highlights: Círculo de Crédito has helped an additional 20 million Mexicans access credit using innovative household data The bureau’s solutions have seen banks make 200 million credit decisions, equivalent to 3 times the size of the Mexican […]

Helix Helps Mana Deliver Embedded Banking Solutions Tailored for Gamers

Mana Offers Digital Banking Services Through Its Online Gaming App AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Helix by Q2 (NYSE: QTWO), a cloud-native core purpose built for embedded finance, has announced today that Mana Interactive Inc., an online gaming app founded in 2021, has launched its new banking service through Helix’s embedded finance solution. This service includes Visa debit […]

CellTrust SL2 Now Available on Microsoft AppSource

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CFTC–CellTrust today announced the availability of CellTrust SL2 SMB for mobile capture and recordkeeping on Microsoft AppSource, an online cloud marketplace providing tailored line-of-business solutions. For regulated industries, mobile communication can be fraught with compliance risks. Text, chat, and voice are valued and productive channels, however, IT and compliance teams must balance big […]

Gradient AI Joins Guidewire Insurtech Vanguards Program

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—Gradient AI, a leading enterprise software provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the insurance industry, announced that the company has joined Guidewire’s Insurtech Vanguards program, a new initiative led by property and casualty (P&C) cloud platform provider Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE), to help insurers learn about the newest insurtechs and how to best leverage […]