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Kearny Financial Corp. Announces Authorization of New 10% Stock Repurchase Plan

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ GS: KRNY) (the “Company”), the holding company for Kearny Bank, announced today that the Board of Directors has authorized a new stock repurchase plan to acquire up to 7,602,021 shares, or approximately 10% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Repurchases will be made […]

US Payments Forum Announces November Member Meeting Agenda, Co-located with Secure Technology Alliance Mobile Driver’s License Workshop

Features a panel on global chip supply challenges Experts review 8-Digit BIN migration considerations Workshop provides insight on mobile driver’s license (mDL) early adoption, pilot programs and business cases Hybrid conference allows guests to attend both in-person and virtually ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Payments Forum All-Member Meeting and the […]

POSaBIT Continues to Expand Reach, Enters the New Mexico Market

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–POSaBIT Systems Corporation (CSE: PBIT, OTC:POSAF), the leading provider of payments infrastructure in the cannabis industry, is proud to announce their entry into the burgeoning New Mexico cannabis market, partnering with one of the largest retail chains in the state. “As we continue to offer our services to more and more local markets, it […]

Marble’s Inverite Verification Achieves a Record 80,000 Monthly Transactions and Approaches 1.5 Million Unique Consumers Data Collected

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marble Financial Inc. (CSE: MRBL; OTC: MRBLF; FSE:2V0) (“Marble” or the “Company”), an AI-driven financial technology company that educates and helps Canadians better understand and manage their current cash flow and credit towards a better financial future, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Inverite Verification […]

Cover Technologies Begins Development of ElectrumX Metals Spot Market Under Leadership of New CTO Steven Dryall

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — COVER TECHNOLOGIES INC. (CSE: COVE) (OTC: MGPRF) (Frankfurt: 304A) (the “Company” or “Cover”) is pleased to announce that it has commenced development of ElectrumX, a blockchain-based platform for tracking and transacting commodity minerals with features to include a spot market and integrations with third-party decentralized finance […]

Kyriba Unlocks Access to $15 Trillion Payment Network with Launch of Open API Platform

Self-Service Platform and Developer Portal to Accelerate Next-Gen Fintech Innovation SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kyriba, a global leader in cloud-based finance and IT solutions, today announced the launch of its Open API Platform to enable composable technology solutions for CFOs, CIOs and Treasurers, and accelerate the next generation of finance innovation. Kyriba’s Open API Platform streamlines the […]

HighRadius Autonomous Software Awarded Patent for its AI-Powered Call Intent Generation Technology

‘Call Intent Generation’ technology performs customer contact activities automatically with the assistance of artificial intelligence and machine learning models that learn on historical information within HighRadius’ Autonomous Receivables software HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—HighRadius, the Artificial Intelligence-powered Order to Cash and Treasury Management software leader, has been awarded an exclusive patent by the United States Patent and Trademark […]

Solarisbank selects Feedzai as Risk Management Partner

Two fintech Unicorns join forces to shape the future of financial services and democratize access to banking in Europe AMSTERDAM, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Feedzai, the world’s leading cloud-based financial risk management platform, and Solarisbank AG, Europe’s leading Banking-as-a-Service platform, announced today at Money20/20 Europe a multi-year partnership. The pioneering companies have joined […]

Nearly 1 in 3 Parents Have Never Talked to Their Child About the FAFSA

Among those who aren’t planning to complete the FAFSA, the belief is they won’t qualify for federal aid RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FAFSA–An annual survey from Discover Student Loans found 29% of parents have never talked to their child about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid® (FAFSA)i and another 22% have discussed it just once or […]

Global Payment Processing Solutions Market (2021 to 2030) – by Component, Deployment Mode, Payment Method, Industry Vertical and Region

Dublin, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Payment Processing Solutions Market By Component and Industry Vertical: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The payment processors involve in verification and authentication of online transactions made by customers and functions as the bridge between sellers, buyers, the card […]

Triple Win for Napier With New Senior Hires

AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RegTech company, Napier, provider of advanced anti-financial crime compliance solutions, names Cian Harrington as its new Global Head of Client Transformation. The firm also welcomes Aidan Houlihan as its Head of Americas and Michelle Kam as Head of Professional Services for APAC. All bring rich domain expertise and experience to Napier as it drives […]

Veritex Holdings, Inc. Announces Acquisition of North Avenue Capital, LLC

DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Veritex Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VBTX) (“Veritex” or the “Company”), the parent holding company of Veritex Community Bank, today announced the entry into a definitive agreement pursuant to which a newly formed subsidiary of Veritex Community Bank will acquire North Avenue Capital, LLC (“NAC” or “North Avenue Capital”) to […]

A New Provider Marketplace From The Helper Bees Will Transform Aging In Place In America

Using A Digital Wallet of Credits, Members Can Easily Shop, Schedule, and Manage Care and Support Services Through A Self-Serve Portal AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#aginginplace—The Helper Bees (THB), a full-service insurtech company that creates innovative aging-in-place solutions for both payers and insureds, today announced the launch of the company’s aging-in-place provider marketplace. This solution, which evolved […]

Stockperks Strengthens Leadership Team with Veteran Additions

Former WeWork CTO and investor relations industry fintech veteran to assume CEO role Customer success-focused startup leader joins as Chief Customer Officer NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech–Stockperks, the first platform to seamlessly connect public companies with their retail investors, today announced the continued growth of its leadership team with the appointments of Ken Watson, Chief Executive Officer, […]

CrowdStreet and Juniper Square Partner to Usher in the Next Chapter of Digital Transformation for the Commercial Real Estate Industry

Partnership between the two market leaders will accelerate the rapidly growing adoption of online capital raising and investor management for CRE sponsors SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CRE—Juniper Square, the leading provider of investment management solutions for commercial real estate (CRE), today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with CrowdStreet, the leader in online capital raising […]

Nav Awards $10,000 Small Business Grant to Black-Owned Logistics Company in Minneapolis

Roseland Born Logistics to utilize the new funds to purchase a new box truck for the company SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nav, the simple and intelligent financing platform for small businesses, today announced Roseland Born Logistics as the most recent $10,000 grand prize winner of its quarterly Small Business Grant. […]

Brevan Howard and DRW Invest in Edge Focus to Fuel Major Expansion Into Fintech Lending Space

CHICAGO & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#brevanhoward—Edge Focus, a technology company that applies machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze credit, has entered into a strategic partnership with prominent hedge fund Brevan Howard and global quantitative trading firm DRW. “I cannot think of two better complementary partners to enable us to accomplish our ambitious goals while using […]

Figure Completes First Digital Securities Transaction Using Real-time Marketplace

Marketplace Trading Platform using Figure ATS Facilitates Secondary Trading of Private Company Shares with New Efficiency and Speed, Challenging Legacy Marketplaces SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Figure Technologies, Inc. (Figure™), a leader in transforming financial services through the power of blockchain technology, today announced it completed a first of its kind digital securities transaction using Figure ATS, an […]

Snap! Mobile, Inc. Acquires Sports Fintech Pioneer, Groundwork

Acquisition Furthers Snap Mobile’s Development of the First High School Arts & Athletics Program Management Platform Groundwork by Snap! Mobile, Inc. Groundwork by Snap! Mobile, Inc. SEATTLE, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snap! Mobile, Inc. today announced its acquisition of sports fintech startup Groundwork, a pioneering financial management platform for youth sports. Through the […]

IDT Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Results

NEWARK, NJ, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech, cloud communications and traditional communications services, has scheduled its report of financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2021 (the three and twelve months ended July 31st) on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. IDT’s […]

First National Bank of Omaha Launches ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ Solution Enabling Partners to Offer Flexible Financing Options at the Point of Sale

Collaboration with EXL & Skeps Supports Seamless Integration with Merchant Partner Online and Brick-and-Mortar Stores OMAHA, Neb. & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) today announced the launch of a breakthrough new buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solution, which will allow merchant partners to offer their customers the option to make purchases and pay for them […]

Workiva Unveils Intuitive Data Prep Capabilities at Amplify Conference that Further Streamline Reporting and Empower Teams

New Seamless Functionality Increases Efficiencies and Harmonizes Data into a Single Reporting Standard AMES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$WK #Acquisition–Today, at its annual conference, Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK) introduced Data Prep, a new, intuitive data preparation capability within its cloud platform that streamlines compliance reporting and empowers collaboration among financial and operational teams across organizations. Data Prep enables everyday […]

IntelyCare Adds Uber and Google Executives to Its Board in Support of Unprecedented Revenue Growth

The AI-powered staffing platform for nursing professionals in the post-acute sector announces a projected 300%+ YoY revenue growth; adds two key execs from Google and Uber to the board QUINCY, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#boardmembers—IntelyCare, the largest staffing platform for nursing professionals seeking post-acute per-diem positions, today announced that it has seen unprecedented growth, as management is projecting […]

New Celent Report Commissioned by Majesco Highlights the Digital Chess Game of the Independent Agent

With the fight for distributor shelf space, insurers priorities and investment in digital and distribution capabilities are crucial for growth and success MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced the availability of a new Celent research report commissioned by Majesco, Reshaping the Distributor Insurer Relationship: […]

LendingPoint Named Atlanta Inno Fire Award Recipient for Second Year

Financial Technology Platform Ranked Among the Region’s High-Growth Innovators and Industry Disruptors KENNESAW, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LendingPoint, the financial AI and technology platform, was recently named to the 2021 Atlanta Inno Fire Award list, a ranking showcasing the top tech startups and organizations setting Atlanta’s ecosystem ablaze. LendingPoint, which also made the Fire Awards list in 2019, […]

GreenBox POS Selects Miami as Headquarters for its Stablecoin Spin-off, Coyni

SAN DIEGO, CA, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GreenBox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX) (“GreenBox” or the “Company”), an emerging financial technology company leveraging proprietary blockchain security to build customized payment solutions, announced it has selected Miami as its headquarters for its stablecoin spinoff company, Coyni. Miami is quickly becoming a hub for Fintech companies driven […]

HCL Technologies and Lendico, an ING Germany Company, Join Forces in Building Solutions for SMEs

HCL will establish fintech lab in Germany to drive innovation and create transformational technology architectures BERLIN & NOIDA, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#APIgateways–HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, has entered a multi-year application services transformation partnership with Lendico, a brand of ING Germany, to deliver application and engineering services to help it create a state-of-the-art digital […]

ICE Benchmark Administration Launches ICE Risk Free Rate Indexes for U.S. Dollar, Euro and Japanese Yen

Follows launch of ICE SONIA Indexes in April 2021 LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (“IBA”) has launched ICE Risk Free Rate (RFR) Indexes in U.S. Dollar (SOFR), Euro (€STR) and Japanese Yen (TONA), following the launch of ICE […]

GBT Launches Long Distance Testing Phase For its Long-Range Radio system

This long-distance testing phase aims to establish nationwide voice and data communication SAN DIEGO, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. ( OTC PINK: GTCH ) (“GBT” or the “Company”), launches long distance testing phase for its Infinia radio system. The testing will be done for voice and digital data communications, nationwide. This phase of testing […]

Figure Pay Partners With Marqeta to Power Next Generation Digital Banking and Buy Now, Pay Later Solution

Figure Pay, currently expanding nationwide, will leverage Marqeta’s global modern card issuing platform and digital banking capabilities. OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform, announced today it is partnering with Figure, a leader in transforming financial services through the power of blockchain technology, to power the launch of the Figure Pay […]

Insights on the FinTech Global Market to 2026 – Growing Adoption of Non-Bank Option to Manage Money is Driving Growth

Dublin, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global FinTech Marketplace: Technologies, Applications, and Services 2021 – 2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report provides a comparative analysis between legacy financial systems and emerging FinTech solutions including disruption, potential benefits, and challenges. The report evaluates the evolving FinTech market ecosystem including start-ups, […]

Dyne.org, RIDDLE&CODE and InfoCert’s Consortium Appointed to Take EBSI to the Next Level

VIENNA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The consortium formed by Dyne.org, RIDDLE&CODE and InfoCert, has been selected by the European Commission as one of seven contractors to develop the next version of the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI). The award is one more milestone in the consortium’s track record of excellence with cryptography and blockchain, after Dyne.org led the flagship […]

ACI Fraud Management Incremental Learning Technology Receives Full Patent Approval

Innovative industry-first approach to machine learning considerably enhances fraud protection for merchants and financial institutions MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$patent #ACI—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time payments and digital payment software solutions, today announced that the patent for its incremental learning technology – an innovative industry-first approach to machine learning – has received full […]

dLocal Launches Direct Issuing, White-Labeled Prepaid Cards, in Emerging Markets

Vita Wallet adopts dLocal’s latest offering to issue branded virtual and physical prepaid cards to its twenty-five thousand plus users MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dLocal (NASDAQ:DLO), a technology-first payments platform enabling global enterprise merchants to connect with billions of consumers in emerging markets, announces the launch of dLocal’s Direct Issuing, a service enabling merchants to issue their […]

Root, Inc. Announces Organizational Changes to Accelerate Growth of Corporate Initiatives

Daniel Rosenthal will take on the role of Chief Revenue and Operating Officer in addition to his responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), a leading technology company powering insurance solutions and the parent company of Root Insurance, today announced that Daniel Rosenthal has been […]

Kearny Financial Corp. Announces Completion of 5% Stock Repurchase Plan

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ GS: KRNY) (the “Company”), the holding company for Kearny Bank, announced today the completion of its previously disclosed stock repurchase plan which authorized the repurchase of 4,064,649 shares. Such shares were repurchased at a cost of $50.5 million, or $12.43 per share. About […]

Randolph Bancorp, Inc. and Envision Bank Announce Director Retirement

QUINCY, Mass., Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Randolph Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ Global Market: RNDB), the holding company for Envision Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that Paul R. Donovan will retire as a member of the board of Directors of the Company and the Bank, effective September 20, 2021. “It has been an […]

Wyndham Capital Mortgage Opens Doors in Dallas-Fort Worth

Leading Fintech lender offers innovative model to give loan officers and customers competitive edge DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wyndham Capital Mortgage, a leading fintech mortgage lender, announced today the opening of a new office located in the Cypress Waters area in Dallas. Wyndham Capital brings to the market an innovative fintech lending model that breaks the mold of […]

Citi Announces New Impact Fund Investments in Seven Companies

Half of New Portfolio Companies Include Women-Owned, Black-Owned, and LGBT-Owned Businesses NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Citi announced today its next round of investments through the Citi Impact Fund, a $200 million fund launched last year to invest in companies that are addressing some of the biggest societal challenges, including workforce development, financial capability, physical and social infrastructure, […]