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CHIF Announces Planned Rebranding and Name Change to Championship International Fintech Inc. as Part of Esports Business Direction

London, UK, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — China Food and Beverage Company (OTC Pink: CHIF), an Esports and Blockchain Consortium Venture company, today announced that it plans to change its name to Championship International Fintech Inc. as part of an overall rebranding of the Company and its business units and entrance into the massive […]

Chain of Events Announces ‘Paris NFT Day’ and ‘Paris Blockchain Week Summit’ will Highlight Blockchain Week Paris

PARIS, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via CryptoCurrencyWire — Chain of Events, an innovative conference organizer hosting multiple high-level events across Europe and internationally, is pleased to announce consecutive conferences, Paris NFT Day and Paris Blockchain Week Summit (PBWS), to be held April 12-14 at the historic landmark Palais Brongniart in the heart of […]

Axonics® Launches Direct to Consumer Television Advertising Campaign

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Axonics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXNX), a global medical technology company that is developing and commercializing novel products for the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction, today announced the launch of its direct to consumer television advertising campaign. The Find Real Relief campaign is focused on women with any form of urinary incontinence, a large […]

Better Agency Acquires Insurance Proposal Software Company Neoteric Agent

PHOENIX, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Better Agency, an insurance software company, has recently acquired Neoteric Agent. Neoteric Agent is an insurance proposal tool that helps agents create custom video proposals. Neoteric Agent was created in 2017 and has helped insurance agents generate thousands of insurance proposals.  Better Agency is an agency-success platform designed to help […]

Labster Secures $47M in New Funding Tranche to Expand Global Opportunities for Virtual Science Laboratory Simulations

With new investors including Sofina Group, total investment hits $147 million COPENHAGEN & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Labster (www.labster.com), the world’s leading platform for virtual labs and interactive science, has raised $47 million in additional funding to support massive growth opportunities worldwide. This new capital infusion will enable Labster to further develop in Europe and the United States […]

United Ukraine Provides Direct Economic Lifeline to Families in Ukraine War Zones

IRVINE, Calif., April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new nonprofit sustained over 500 families in Ukraine, donating over $40,000 in just the first few weeks of the Ukraine war by using an innovative wire transfer method and insider Ukraine knowledge unique to the founders of United Ukraine, Adam Romney and Nathan Smith. [PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EEPEU6BSXZR3J] […]

Juniper Research: Cross-Border eCommerce to Account for 38% of All eCommerce Transactions Globally by Value in 2023, Juniper Research Study Finds

Cross-border eCommerce to Exceed $2 Trillion for First Time in 2023 BASINGSTOKE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#crossborderecommercegrowth–A new study from Juniper Research has found the value of cross-border eCommerce will exceed $2.1 trillion in 2023, from $1.9 trillion in 2022. This growth of over 13% in a single year reflects the increasing success of marketplaces which offer goods […]

Cathay Bank Offers Autobooks Digital Banking Solutions

Business clients can get paid quicker and more securely by streamlining the invoicing process LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cathay Bank announced that it has expanded its online business solutions to offer payment and invoicing services through Autobooks. Autobooks is an emerging leader in digital invoicing and payment acceptance and is a leading integrated-payments provider for small business […]

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida to Announce First Quarter Earnings Results April 28, 2022

INVESTORS MAY LISTEN TO LIVE WEBCAST STUART, Fla., April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF), a bank holding company whose operating entity is Seacoast Bank, today announced it will release first quarter 2022 results on April 28th, after the market closes. Upon release, investors may access a copy of Seacoast’s […]

Best’s Review Explores the Evolving Risk Landscape

OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The April issue of Best’s Review examines how risk managers are dealing with issues both familiar and new as the risk management environment continues to change: Risk managers discuss how they are working to find practical, creative and innovative solutions to reduce risk exposure in new working conditions in “Risk Managers Walk a […]

Discover, Chicago State University Partner to Offer Fully Funded Undergraduate Degree Program to Chicago Employees

Innovative Partnership Increases Access to Education, Accelerates Pathways into Careers CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Discover will expand its fully paid education benefit program to the city of Chicago through a partnership with Chicago State University (CSU). Both Discover employees living in Chicago who enroll at CSU and current CSU students who work full-time at Discover will be eligible […]

BitNile Holdings Issues March Bitcoin Production and Mining Operation Report

BitNile Has More Than Doubled Its Miner Count and Now Has 4,754 S19j Pro Antminers LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #AmosKohn—BitNile Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: NILE), a diversified holding company (“BitNile” or the “Company”) today published an unaudited update on Bitcoin production and miner installation. The number of miners and production capacity metrics within this press release […]

Fraud and Security in Global Online Payments 2022 Report: Facial Recognition is Projected to Grow at About 16% CAGR from 2020 to 2025

Dublin, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Fraud and Security in Global Online Payments 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Mobile app became the most targeted device for online banking fraud commitments globally in Q2 2021As the use of mobile phones for online activities such as purchases, payments, or banking increased, fraudsters […]

Turkey Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2022: Market is Expected to Increase from $10.36 Billion in 2022 to Reach $17.22 Billion by 2026

Dublin, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Turkey Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The prepaid card market (value terms) in Turkey increased at a CAGR of 11.6% during 2017-2021. Over the […]

National Bank Holdings Corporation announces agreement to acquire Bank of Jackson Hole with operations in Jackson Hole and Boise

Strategic acquisition serves to accelerate growth in the fast-growing Rocky Mountain Region Pro Forma NBHC $8.8 billion in total assets and $7.7 billion in total deposits Expansion in fast-growing and attractive Rocky Mountain region Positioned for growth with strong focus on commercial and business banking clients Addition of favorable Wyoming-domiciled trust business DENVER, April 01, […]

10×1000 Tech for Inclusion Enhances Fintech Learning Programs to Continue Bridging the Global Digital Skills Gap

Together with the strong support of 17 expert lecturers and 31 leading global organizations, tech investors and industry organizations, the platform saw over 1,000 learners completed the Fintech Foundation Program and Fintech Leadership Program in 2021 SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fintech training platform 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion (“10×1000”) today released its results for 2021. With the vision to […]

Worldline announces the closing of its major strategic commercial acquiring alliance with ANZ Bank in Australia

Worldline announces the closing of its major strategic commercial acquiring alliance with ANZ Bank in Australia Paris La Défense, April 1st, 2022 – Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in the payments industry, today announces the completion of the acquisition of a controlling stake in the commercial acquiring business of ANZ and the creation of […]

Ozon Informs about Further Developments at Ozon Bank

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ozon Holdings PLC (NASDAQ and MOEX: “OZON”, thereafter referred to as “we”, “us”, “our”, “Ozon” or the “Company”), a leading Russian e-commerce platform, announces that today its banking subsidiary, Limited Liability Company Ozon Bank (“Ozon Bank”), was removed from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (the “SDN List”) by the Office […]

Simmons First National Corporation Announces First Quarter 2022 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

PINE BLUFF, Ark., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Simmons First National Corp. (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release first quarter 2022 earnings prior to the market opening on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Management will conduct a live conference call to review this information beginning at 9:00 a.m. CDT on Thursday, April […]

Net1 Provides Connect Group Transaction Update – Closing Now Expected in April 2022

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) (“Net1” or the “Company”) today announced that further conditions to the transaction for the acquisition of 100% of the shares and claims in the Connect Group in South Africa have been fulfilled. Recently Fulfilled Conditions to the […]

nCino Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

Fiscal Year 2022 Total Revenues of $273.9M, up 34% year-over-year; Q4 Total Revenues of $75.0M, up 32% year-over-yearFiscal Year 2022 Subscription Revenues of $224.9M, up 38% year-over-year; Q4 Subscription Revenues of $62.8M, up 40% year-over-yearFiscal Year 2023 Total Revenue Guidance of $398M to $400M WILMINGTON, N.C., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: […]

Wells Fargo Expands Adoption of nCino to Transform Small Business Banking Experience

Financial services leader selects nCino to streamline origination, underwriting and portfolio management within its Small Business Banking Business WILMINGTON, N.C., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced that Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) will […]

AppTech Payments Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Results

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppTech Payments Corp. (“AppTech”) (NASDAQ: APCX) a Fintech company powering commerce experiences, today announced results for its Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2021. The financial statements and 10-K are available on sec.gov. Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Highlights 4Q21 revenues were $95,136, […]

The Bancorp Named a Top 50 Community Bank in 2021 by S&P Global Market Intelligence

The Bank was ranked #31 best-performing community bank between $3 and $10B in assets WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Bancorp Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK), is pleased to announce it has been listed as one of the 50 best-performing community banks with assets between $3B and $10B. Based on its 2021 […]

Mana Reveals Neobanking Solution for Gamers; Waitlist Open Now

Consumers who sign up prior to launch will earn exclusive rewards BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mana Interactive Inc. unveiled a new payments and rewards platform designed specifically for those who love to play video games. When it launches, users will be able to take advantage of the Mana deposit account and Mana Visa® Debit Card’s accessible and comprehensive […]

Bectran Unveils Enhanced Data Integration Interface for SMEs Credit, Collections and Accounts Receivable Data

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#api–Credit, Collections & Accounts Receivable Software leader Bectran, Inc. today unveiled the Enhanced SME API, a data integration solution designed to simplify and accelerate the dual integration of ERP and other third-party data into the Bectran platform for SMEs. The Enhanced SME API provides a simplified and less technical data preparation and transmission capability […]

RPA Fintech Shastic Retains William Mills Agency as Agency of Record

Robotic Process Automation-as-a-Service for Banks Partners with William Mills Agency ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech–William Mills Agency, the largest independent public relations and marketing firm specializing in the financial industry, has been selected by Shastic for public relations services. The company selected William Mills Agency to assist in a complete rebrand, as well as growing public relation efforts. […]

Lokyata Releases Credit Decisioning Centered White Paper: “How Alternative Data Contributes to Fair Lending Decisions for Borrowers Affected by the Pandemic”

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lokyata, a company focused on delivering products that digitize, automate, and scale lenders’ credit decisions, today announced the availability of a new white paper, “How Alternative Data Contributes to Fair Lending Decisions for Borrowers Affected by the Pandemic” that assesses the impact of Covid-19 on consumer lending and how financial institutions’ loan decisioning strategies […]

Aite-Novarica Group Announces the Launch of Customer Experience Practice

Industry veteran Paul Legutko will head up the firm’s new research practice dedicated to customer experience (CX) for financial institutions and insurers. Boston, MA, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aite-Novarica Group, an advisory firm providing mission-critical insights on technology, regulations, markets, and operations to banks, payments providers, insurers, and securities firms, today announced the […]

Citi Launches Latest Digital Money Index: The Rise of an Entrepreneurial State

Citi, in partnership with Imperial College London revamp index to provide further insights into what is driving digital money readiness LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Citi, in partnership with Imperial College Business School’s Centre for Financial Technology, has launched its latest Digital Money Index. The index, now in its eighth year, tracks 113 countries (up from 84 in previous […]

ICE To Launch U.S. Residential Mortgage Rate Lock Index Futures

PLEASANTON, Calif. & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that it plans to launch its first mortgage futures contracts on June 13, 2022, subject to regulatory approval. The two futures contracts will be cash-settled and based on the ICE U.S. Conforming 30-year […]

KrowdFit® and Deserve Announce KrowdFit Wellness Rewards Mastercard® in Partnership With MyFitnessPal and Calm

BEND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KrowdFit, the largest cash-back wellness rewards program in the U.S. and Canada, and Deserve, a leading fintech company transforming credit cards into a software that lives on mobile devices, have partnered to launch the KrowdFit Wellness Rewards Mastercard®, a first-of-its-kind wellness rewards credit offering. In addition to earning 4% cash back on fitness, […]

It’s Official, AptPay Inc. is a Great Place to Work®

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Canada—AptPay is proud to announce that we have been certified as a Great Place to Work® after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute® Canada. This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about their workplace experience. Shams Syed, CEO […]

New Technology Increases Subrogation Recoveries and Keeps Insurance Rates Lower

BLOOMINGTON, Ind., March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to a study by the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP), missed subrogation is costing insurers $15B annually. In the automobile insurance industry, this translates to lost revenues as well as higher premiums for good drivers. But a new tool called SubroCheck, made by Megaputer Intelligence […]

BitNile Holdings Announces Completion of Payment in Full of $66 million in Senior Secured Notes

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #AmosKohn—BitNile Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: NILE), a diversified holding company (“BitNile” or the “Company”), announced today that it fully paid off its senior secured notes, including accrued but unpaid interest thereon, as initially announced on March 28, 2022. For more information on BitNile and its subsidiaries, BitNile recommends that stockholders, investors, and […]

Top Five Payments Companies Processed $6 Trillion in 2021 Payment Card Volume

New research from The Strawhecker Group shows that merchant acquirers saw an atypical uptick in 2021 payment volume as the pandemic recovery continued Omaha, NE, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Strawhecker Group (TSG), a globally recognized analytics, intelligence, and consulting firm in the payments industry, worked with payments companies across the U.S. to […]

Try HES LoanBox Readymade Lending Software

VILNIUS, LIthuania–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HES FinTech announces the launch of HES LoanBox: readymade software for lending automation. HES experts say they implemented 10-year experience in loan management software development to create an end-to-end digital product for banks, credit unions, and alternative lenders. The software covers the business processes of multiple lending businesses: single installment, PDL, in-house financing, […]

Guggenheim Securities Hires Orcun Unlu to Lead Private Capital Advisory Business

NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guggenheim Securities, the investment banking and capital markets division of Guggenheim Partners, announced today that Orcun Unlu will join the firm as a Senior Managing Director and Head of Private Capital Advisory. Mr. Unlu will focus on building out the firm’s secondary advisory capabilities and will commence […]

MAJIC WHEELS CORP. POSTS ENCOURAGING ANNUAL RESULTS

Highlights include $25.1m revenue and $5.4m profit Houston, Texas, March 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Majic Wheels Corp. (OTC Pink: MJWL) (“Majic” or the “Company”, $MJWL), a Wyoming Corporation, has today posted its encouraging annual results of operations. Majic Wheels’ results highlight significant achievements, thus solidifying its strong foundation for growth in the coming year.   “We […]