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Peach Finance Secures $20 Million in Series A Funding Led by Canapi Ventures

Funding to Accelerate New Credit Product Launches, Customer-focused Initiatives and Recruitment & Hiring Follows Rapid Customer Growth Since Inaugural Product Launch OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Peach Finance (“Peach”), a modern SaaS-based loan servicing platform, today announced that it has raised $20 million in Series A funding. Canapi Ventures led the round with participation from existing and new […]

Fortuna Credit Launches New Multi-Lender Platform and Transforms the Lending Experience for Non-Prime Consumers and Lenders

SPARTANBURG, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fortunacredit–Every person is the architect of their own fortune. Fortuna Credit today announces the launch of a new platform that will transform the online lending marketplace and empower non-prime consumers to take control of their financial health. Operating online in all 50 states, Fortuna Credit is a multi-lender marketplace connecting consumers to financial […]

GTS Founder Announces New Digital Asset Trading Firm “Radkl”

Driven by Innovation and Premier Technologies, Radkl Will Focus on Proprietary Trading and Investing Strategies in Digital Asset Markets Point72’s Steven A. Cohen Has Agreed in Principle to be an Early Investor NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Radkl, a pioneering digital asset investment and proprietary trading firm, was launched by partners of GTS today. Point72’s Steven A. Cohen […]

Embroker Launches New Standalone, Digital-First Cyber and Crime Business Insurance Products

New Data Shows Lack of Awareness Among Small to Medium-Size Businesses Regarding True Risk of Cyberattacks SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Embroker, the digital platform making it radically simple to get business insurance, today announced the availability of two new standalone digital insurance products: Cyber Insurance and Commercial Crime Insurance. Embroker insurance products, built digitally from the ground […]

ACI Worldwide Ranked in the Top 20 Largest Global Providers of Financial Technology by IDC FinTech Rankings

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of real-time payments and digital payment software solutions, today announced its ranking in the IDC Financial Insights 2021 FinTech Rankings. ACI is ranked 19 on this international list of financial technology companies that were judged according to their global revenues attributed to financial institutions. Now in its 18th […]

BioCatch Joins Alkami’s Gold Partner Program, Providing Alkami Customers With Access to World-class Fraud Detection Powered by Behavioral Biometrics.

World-class technology used by largest financial institutions now accessible to Alkami network users; providing top-tier fraud detection NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BioCatch, the market leader in behavioral biometrics technology, is pleased to announce that they are now part of Alkami Technology, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ALKT) Gold Partner Program. This new partnership enables Alkami’s network of bank and credit […]

Grow Credit Secures $106 Million to Offer Banks, Apps, Websites, and Employers a Platform to Help Consumers Build Credit and Save on Subscription Payments

SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#creditbuilding—Grow Credit, a Black-owned financial inclusion platform, which partnered with MasterCard last year to help consumers leverage their subscription payments to build credit for free on Equifax, Transunion, and Experian, announced today that it has raised a $106.3 million financing seed round, comprised of $6.3 million in equity financing from various investors […]

GBT Filed a Non-Provisional Patent Application For Its Apollo Wireless Motion Detection and Imaging System

The comprehensive patent protects the radio based, motion detection and real-time imaging technology that can be implemented in a wide variety of domains SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) with fast-track request a non-provisional patent, […]

Deloitte and HighRadius Sign a Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Digital Transformation in the Office of the CFO

An alliance that delivers true ‘People-Process-Technology’ transformation that helps global enterprises maximize their financial performance in the age of digital. HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—HighRadius, the Artificial Intelligence-powered Order-to-Cash and Treasury Management software leader, and Deloitte today announced a strategic alliance that will streamline the work of the Office of the CFO, using the HighRadius Autonomous Software platform. […]

Ault Global Holdings Takes Delivery of 1,000 S19j Pro Antminers to Be Deployed Promptly

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #AP—Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) a diversified holding company (the “Company”), announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ault Alliance, Inc. (“Ault Alliance”), has taken delivery of 1,000 S19j Pro model Antminers (the “Antminers”). On February 1, 2021, the Company announced that it was resuming bitcoin mining through the acquisition […]

Atmos Financial Launches Checking Accounts, Mobile App — Giving Consumers Climate-positive Control Over Personal Finance

Customers can earn above-industry average savings rates while leveraging their deposits to fight climate change. BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking–Atmos Financial, a climate fintech company leveraging bank deposits to finance the clean energy transition, launched a groundbreaking checking account today that empowers customers to use their cash deposits to reverse global warming. Bank deposits are among the […]

Global Mobile Payment Methods 2021 Post COVID-19

Dublin, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Mobile Payment Methods 2021 Post COVID-19” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global Mobile Payment Methods 2021 Post COVID-19 provides insights into the current state and future trends of the mobile payment market in the world. Among other findings, the publication reveals that the value […]

GMO Payment Gateway Promoting Impact Financing for Financial Inclusion FinTech Companies

Impact debt to SATYA, a leading Indian microfinance institution of Gojo group TOKYO, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. (TSE First Section: 3769, President & Chief Executive Officer: Issei Ainoura, hereinafter “GMO-PG”), of the GMO Internet Group, which develops comprehensive payment-related services and financial services, has funded impact debt to SATYA […]

Net 1 Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2021 Results

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UEPS; JSE: NT1) today released results for the fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2021. Financial Highlights: Net increase of approximately 23,000 EasyPay Everywhere (EPE) account holders during Q4 2021, and an additional 61,000 – combined – in July […]

Summit to Participate in Piper Sandler 2021 D.C. Bank Field Trip

MOOREFIELD, W.V., Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summit Financial Group, Inc. (“Company”) (NASDAQ: SMMF) today announced that H. Charles Maddy, III, President and Chief Executive Officer and Robert S. Tissue, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be making a virtual presentation in conjunction with the Piper Sandler 2021 D.C. Bank Field Trip […]

Focus on Data, Advanced Analytics and Decisioning Creates a Winning Strategy for Experian

Experian Named to Top 15 in IDC FinTech Rankings Top 100 LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Experian has ranked #11 on the newly announced 2021 IDC FinTech Ranking, jumping from its previous position at #45. The FinTech Rankings is an annual ranking which highlights the top 100 global providers of financial technology. IDC also refers to Experian as a […]

Benzinga Announces Additional Details of Upcoming Electric Vehicles Conference; IBN Re-Engaged for Additional Visibility

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Benzinga, the dynamic and innovative financial media outlet, will be hosting a special conference dedicated to investors and companies in the electric vehicles space on Sept. 22, 2021. Live CEO interviews, in-depth discussion panels with analysts and business leaders, and a myriad of networking opportunities […]

Transact Solutions Help Students and Schools Overcome Wide-Ranging Challenges

Latest Innovations Supports Mental Health Awareness, Suicide Prevention, Social Distancing Efforts, Student Debt, and Food Insecurity in Higher Education PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#contactlesstransactions–As millions of college students are back at school amidst an ongoing pandemic and mounting student loan debt, Transact, the leader in innovative credential and payment solutions for a connected campus, continues to develop and […]

Fluent Enhances National Australia Bank’s Global FX Capabilities

Fluent Trade Technologies’ award-winning technology is powering National Australia Bank’s global FX activity Featured Image for Fluent Trade Technologies Featured Image for Fluent Trade Technologies NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fluent Trade Technologies’ award-winning technology is powering National Australia Bank’s global FX activity, strengthening and broadening its end-to-end global trading capabilities to […]

LPA Group Joins IDC FinTech Rankings by IDC Financial Insights

– Global capital market technology company LPA Group joins prestigious FinTech rankings – Annual ranking highlights top 100 global providers of financial technology LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LPA Group (“LPA”), the global capital market technology provider, announced it has joined the 2021 IDC FinTech Rankings. The 18th annual vendor ranking represents the leading hardware, software and service providers […]

IQST – iQSTEL Revenue Increased 30% In August Totaling $41.23 Million YTD

New York, NY, Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQB: IQST) today announced achieving $5.7 Million in revenue for the month of August based on preliminary accounting. The August 2021 revenue exceeds the August 2020 revenue by 30%. The company has exceeded $5 million in revenue now for FIVE consecutive months. The YTD […]

Paperstack Secures Funding, Joins Google Accelerator, Aims to Create a Bookkeeping and Tax Filing Platform, Meant Specifically for Freelancers

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bookkeeping—Paperstack, a Toronto-based FinTech company, today announced that it secured funding to develop technology-assisted bookkeeping and tax filing solution, meant specifically for Canadian freelancers. The product will allow self-employed professionals to track business expenses, find valuable tax deductions, remit GST/HST, and prepare annual tax returns – completely on autopilot. “The accounting industry hasn’t quite […]

ApexEdge Named a Finalist For “Best Embedded Finance Solution” By Finovate

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Banking—ApexEdge, a partner-enablement platform that offers monthly bill and subscription management solutions to support the financial health of consumers, announced that it has been named as a finalist for “Best Embedded Finance Solution” as part of the 2021 Finovate Awards. As a finalist in the category, ApexEdge is recognized as “a fintech company that […]

RJD Green Inc. (OTCPK: RJDG) Announced Their Subsidiary, IOSoft Inc., Received an Initial Contract for Their Recently Acquired Medical Logistics and Data Storage Software

TULSA, OK, Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — RJD Green Inc. (OTCPK: RJDG) announced their subsidiary, IOSoft Inc., received an initial contract for their recently acquired medical logistics and data storage software, which has been added to the ioSoft LinkUP platform. IOSoft management stated the recently acquired software is a synergistic complement their suite of services […]

Logiq Receives Indonesian Government Approval to Offer Micro-Lending Services to 50 Million Indonesians

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Logiq, Inc. (NEO: LGIQ) (OTCQX: LGIQ), a global provider of award-winning e-commerce and fintech solutions, has received approval of an annual lending rate from the Indonesian Government to provide micro-lending services to the more than 50 million members of Badan Perlayanan Jaminan Sosial Ketenagakerjaan (BPJSTK). BPJSTK manages […]

Insuretech Innovator, Five Sigma, Raises $12 Million to Accelerate Growth and Expansion Plans

TEL AVIV, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Five Sigma, an industry leading claims platform provider, has raised $12M in a Series A round led by 83North and featuring existing investors F2 Venture Capital and Pipeline Capital. New investors include Eyal Ofer’s O.G. Tech, Xceedance and iGlobe Partners. This brings the company’s total funding to date to $18M. Five Sigma […]

Ault Global Holdings’ Subsidiary, TurnOnGreen Inc., Announces Launch of Its Commercial EV Charging Platform and Marketing Campaign

First Installations of TurnOnGreen’s EV Smart Charging Stations Scheduled to Begin Late September 2021 at Southern and Central California Locations LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #AP—Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW) a diversified holding company (the “Company”), announced today that its power electronics business, TurnOnGreen Inc. (“TurnOnGreen” or “TOGI”), formerly known as Coolisys Technologies Corp., has […]

Paya Holdings Inc. Announces Expiration and Results of Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Relating to its Warrants

ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paya Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYA) (“Paya” or the “Company”) announced today the expiration and results of its previously announced exchange offer (the “Exchange Offer”) and consent solicitation (the “Consent Solicitation”) relating to its outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the […]

Global In-vehicle Payment Services Market Report 2021: Market Size is Expected to Reach $12.16 Billion by 2028

Dublin, Sept. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global In-vehicle Payment Services Market 2021-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global in-vehicle payment services market size is expected to reach USD 12.16 billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 16.3% over the forecast period. The increasing spending by automakers on enabling drivers to […]

bunq Partners With Paysafe to Enable Cash Deposits for Digital Banking

VIENNA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–bunq, the app-based Dutch challenger bank, has partnered with leading specialised payments platform, Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), to provide customers with access to cash services. Customers who prefer to use cash in their daily lives can now use Paysafecash, one of Paysafe’s eCash solutions, to conveniently add cash into their bunq accounts. The international roll-out […]

Temenos Named a Leader in Digital Banking Engagement Platforms and Hub Evaluations by Independent Research Firm

Temenos Infinity cited as “a great choice for banks looking for state-of-the-art business capabilities” and “forward-looking architecture”, by the Q3 2021 Digital Banking Engagement Platforms (DBEP) report Temenos attributes its Leader status to its Explainable AI technology and micro apps architecture which power hyper-personalized digital customer experiences faster Temenos Quantum “adds low code capabilities to […]

High Profile Investors – Including Former Chancellor Lord Philip Hammond – Back Algbra’s Quest to Deliver Sustainable and Values-Based Finance

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Investors–Algbra, a sustainable and values-focused digital finance provider dedicated to providing ethical finance solutions and promoting financial wellbeing, has attracted a wide range of high-profile backers. The Seed investment round, led by New World Group and SFC Capital earlier this year, was oversubscribed. Lord Philip Hammond, former Chancellor of the Exchequer and Foreign Secretary, […]

New Partnership Opens the Way for Rail Freight KYC (Know Your Cargo) Technology – Transparent Worldwide Tracking of Rail Freight and Rolling Stock

The Rail Working Group and Nexxiot to work together to drive complete digitization and security of worldwide cargo and rail assets ZURICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Governments and private freight rail operators have long recognized the need for cargo and freight wagon trackability and security, particularly when goods move across borders. Until now, a major impediment has been finding […]

Origin Announces the Origin Diversity Program to Expand Financial Literacy Education to Marginalized Communities and Improve Diversity of Financial Planning Profession

Initiative commits funds, time, and resources to support the advancement of underrepresented financial planners SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Financial education and services are unevenly distributed in the modern economy. Marginalized communities are apprehensive about working with financial systems or have been cut off from accessing opportunities to accumulate wealth. To expand financial literacy education and support the […]

MaxRewards Raises $3 Million Series Seed to Help Consumers Earn Extraordinary Benefits from Everyday Spend

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#atlanta–MaxRewards, the first service that automates maximizing credit card rewards, cash back and benefits, announced today that it has raised a $3 million series seed funding round co-led by Dundee Venture Capital and Calano Ventures. Other investors in the round include Fintech Ventures Fund, Service Provider Capital and Nick Izquierdo, President at Fleetcor, a […]

Socure and SpecTrust Partner to Seamlessly Deliver Digital Identity Verification and Fraud Solutions

Joint solution to be demoed at FinovateFall 2021 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#dataprotection—Socure, the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, and SpecTrust, a next-generation risk management platform, will offer the recently launched SpecTrust ROAM, a no-code fraud fighting platform, to work in conjunction with the industry-leading Socure ID+ digital identity verification and fraud solution. […]

Majic Signs Investment Banking Agreement with Donald Capital

Houston, Texas, Sept. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Majic Wheels, Corp. (OTC Pink: MJWL) (“Majic” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, that is positioning itself as a player in the disruptive industries of fintech and software development by means of acquisitions, announces that it has signed an agreement with New York based Investment Bank Donald […]

Revance Presents Data on the RHA® Collection of Dermal Fillers at the 2021 Virtual Skin of Color Update Meeting

– ePoster presentation highlights findings from a new post-hoc analysis evaluating efficacy and safety of the RHA® Collection – – Supports Revance’s commitment to ensuring safety and efficacy of aesthetic product portfolio among diverse patient populations – NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVNC), a biotechnology company focused on innovative aesthetic and therapeutic offerings, today […]

Elinphant Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Providing Specialized Compliance Solutions to Wide Range of Financial Services Companies

Industry Veterans Virginia Harnisch, Glen Garofalo join Elinphant’s team of compliance experts CEO Elin Cherry credits Elinphant workers’ determination for firm’s successful growth during the pandemic NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#brokerdealer—Elinphant, the woman-owned international financial compliance consulting firm, marked its fifth anniversary, celebrating its growth from a one-person shop to a full-service operation providing more than 75 […]

AV8 Ventures Launches a Second Fund With Backing From Allianz SE

PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AV8 Ventures has launched with $180 mn a second fund to back and empower entrepreneurs who are commercializing emerging technologies in AI-driven health, mobility and enterprise. AV8 Ventures has invested in 20 companies with a focus on the US since its launch in 2018. George Ugras, Managing Director at AV8 commented: “We […]