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GreenBox POS to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

SAN DIEGO, CA, Sept. 09, 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 today announced that management will present at the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference taking place virtually September 13-15, 2021, and the BTIG […]

Agile Financial Systems Unveils Revolutionary, Innovative Product Suite

APEX family of products designed to help businesses compete and grow in the marketplace SOUTHLAKE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#agilefinancialsystems–Agile Financial Systems (AFS), an integrated financial solution provider, is excited to announce the release of APEX, an innovative suite of products geared to help businesses operate more efficiently through card present POS, mobile, virtual terminal, and ecommerce transactions. […]

BlackRock Partners With the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to Benefit Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Global leaders in technology, financial services and consumer goods will pioneer growth of socially aware money market fund NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock announced it will partner with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (“TMCF”) to support students of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (“HBCUs”) and Predominantly Black Institutions (“PBIs”) in their journey to college and into upwardly-mobile […]

Redwood Climate Communications Launches to Provide Public Relations Expertise in CleanTech, ESG and Clean Energy

New Consultancy Exclusively for Climate Tech Companies and Initiatives is Led by Josh Garrett, a PR Professional with 17 Years Experience and Masters in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Redwood Climate Communications launched today to bring a uniquely impact-focused approach to public relations for climate tech startups, companies, and corporate initiatives. […]

Marble Licenses Its Proprietary Marble Connect API with Konect Ai

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 09, 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 consumers better understand and manage their current cash flow and credit towards a better financial future, is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with Konect […]

LenderClose Expands Office Space to Accommodate Growth

West Des Moines-based firm increases capacity, fosters collaborative environment DES MOINES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LenderClose, a real estate and home equity lending technology platform, expanded its headquarters to accommodate current and future growth. By increasing the size of the current workplace, the lending platform provider will grow floor space and capacity while prioritizing collaborative workspaces. “LenderClose has […]

BofA Unveils "VAM 2.0", an Enhanced Virtual Account Management Solution

Next Gen VAM Delivers Single Global View, Flexibility and Full Integration into CashPro and FX Platforms LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following a multi-year investment, Bank of America has launched the next generation of its global Virtual Account Management (VAM) solution to address the growing complexities that treasurers face today when managing global operations. “Business growth can make cash […]

Tricolor Secures $90 Million from Funds Managed by BlackRock to Expand AI-Powered Responsible Lending Platform for Underserved Consumers

Funds will be used to expand responsible lending model nationally and grow SaaS business unit DALLAS, Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tricolor today announced a $90 million convertible preferred equity investment from funds managed by BlackRock (“BlackRock Funds”), which converts to a minority stake. The new capital will be used to rapidly expand its […]

ComplyAdvantage Launches App on Finastra’s FusionFabric.cloud

App delivers transaction screening and monitoring with real-time anti-money laundering data for financial institutions New York, NY, Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ComplyAdvantage, a global data technology company transforming financial crime detection, today announced that its ComplyAdvantage application is available through Finastra’s FusionStore. The application will enable financial institutions, payment providers, challenger banks, crypto […]

Calypso Biotech Announces First Patient With Celiac Disease Dosed in anti-Interleukin-15 (IL-15) Monoclonal Antibody CALY-002 Phase 1b Trial, and Extension of Series A to €28M

Single ascending dose administration of CALY-002 to Healthy Volunteers successfully completed Dr Jos G.A. Houbiers MD, PhD joins Calypso Biotech as Chief Medical Officer Fountain Healthcare Partners join existing investors to extend Series A financing Proceeds to accelerate development of CALY-002 for auto-immune diseases including Celiac Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Dermatology AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Calypso Biotech, a […]

With ACI Worldwide, MDT Innovations Modernizes and Simplifies Digital Payments for Fave

ACI Enterprise Payments Platform provides foundation for MDT Innovations to support digital platforms across Southeast Asia with real-time payments capabilities MIAMI & KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#digitalpayments—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time payments and digital payment software solutions, today announced that MDT Innovations Sdn Bhd (MDTi) has strengthened its payments capabilities with […]

Uply Media, Inc Grows Value For NFTs With Blockchain Websites Flipping System

ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BlockchainWebsitesFlipping—Uply Media, Inc a leading company creating Blockchain Websites, today announced Blockchain Websites Flipping System is the ultimate solution to increase the value of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and digital assets. Selecting a valuable Blockchain Domain name that has a proven track record of dot com value, keywords search value, and marketplace use is […]

Enervee Launches Innovative “Eco Financing” Program to Help Consumers Purchase Energy-efficient Appliances

Initial Partners Include One, Best Buy, SoCalGas and the State of California LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Enervee (www.enervee.com), the leading provider of online marketplaces for energy-efficient products, has announced the rollout of Eco Financing™ (www.ecofinancing.com), an innovative program to make it easy and affordable to purchase energy-efficient appliances. The program is launching in partnership with fintech lender […]

The New Razer Basilisk V3: Everything a Gamer Wants in a Customizable Gaming Mouse

Play it your way with 11 Programmable buttons along with the new Razer™ HyperScroll Tilt Wheel and more Razer Chroma™ RGB than ever IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#basilisk–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), today announced the new Razer Basilisk V3 wired gaming mouse packed with only the best features for […]

Payments Industry Veteran Joins Finical

Karen Whiteley named Vice-President of Sales at Finical Finical Holdings, LLC. Finical Holdings, LLC. DALLAS, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Finical Holdings, LLC., a leading provider of electronic payments in North America, today announced it has appointed veteran payments executive, Karen Whiteley, as Vice President of Sales.   Finical provides credit card processing services to thousands of […]

Notion, a Comcast Company, Works with Honey Insurance to Help Australian Homeowners Monitor Risk and Save on Premiums

Notion’s first international customer creates a differentiated offering for the Australian market through the power and ease of DIY proactive property monitoring DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Notion, a Comcast Company, announced an exclusive agreement in Australia with Honey Insurance, to provide new customers with smart home sensors. In addition to getting a complimentary Smart Home Sensor Kit valued […]

Earnix Recognized As Top AIFinTech100 Company by Fintech Global

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Earnix—Earnix, a global provider of advanced rating, pricing, and product personalization solutions for insurers and banks, has been recognized as one of the leading AI solution developers in financial services by FinTech Global, a data and research firm. Earnix has been selected due to its innovative technology solving mission-critical business challenges for insurers and […]

Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® Introduces Streamlined Recordkeeping Solo 401(k)

Ubiquity’s Single(k)® Plus delivers all-in-one retirement saving solution for the self-employed SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Small business retirement plan pioneer Ubiquity Retirement + Savings® (Ubiquity) today announces the introduction of Single(k)® Plus, a full-service solo 401(k) plan with recordkeeping capabilities tailored to solopreneurs, freelancers and the self-employed. With Ubiquity acting as the third-party administrator and recordkeeper, this […]

Water and Power Community Credit Union Selects Upstart for Personal Lending

SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST), a leading artificial intelligence (AI) lending platform, today announced Water and Power Community Credit Union (WPCCU), a Los Angeles County premier credit union, has partnered with Upstart to provide personal loans to better reach new members in the communities it serves. “With over 10 million people in the greater […]

Bank of America SafeBalance Banking Surpasses Three Million Client Accounts; New Balance Assist Offering to Surpass 100,000 Loans in Less Than a Year

More Clients Turning to These and Other Essential Solutions to Help Establish a Solid Financial Foundation and Maintain Financial Health CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bank of America today announced that over three million clients now use SafeBalance Banking. Introduced in 2014, this convenient, easy-to-use account has no overdraft fees and was designed to help clients manage their […]

Addi, Latin America’s Leading Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Company Raises $140 Million, More than Doubles Valuation, in 90 Days

Shortly following its $65 Million Series B Round, Addi Raises another $75 Million, Led by Greycroft, to Fuel Expansion in Latin America BOGOTA, Colombia and SAO PAULO, Brazil, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Addi, the fintech and digital commerce startup based in Bogota and Sao Paulo, today announced new equity funding for $75 million, […]

ICE Introduces Weather Forecast Data and Analytics on ICE Connect® Platform

Allows customers to see how changing weather patterns influence market prices ATLANTA & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced the launch of its weather forecast data on its ICE Connect platform. ICE Connect users can now access a first in kind ability […]

2022 Startup Accelerator Broadens Focus to Accounting, ESG and Regulatory Tech

Companies Must Apply for Program by Nov. 30, 2021 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CPA.com and the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing AICPA & CIMA, are seeking applicants for their 2022 startup accelerator program, which specializes in accounting and regulatory technology. This year’s program is also expanding to early-stage companies devoted to environmental, social and governance […]

OneSpan Helps Protect Four Million Norwegians from Financial Fraud with Cloud Authentication and Mobile Security

BankID has chosen OneSpan as a strategic partner to help secure Norway’s digital identity CHICAGO & OSLO, Norway–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OneSpan™ (NASDAQ: OSPN), the global leader in digital banking transaction security and e-signatures, today announced that BankID has implemented cloud authentication and anti-fraud solutions from OneSpan to improve the customer experience and help secure one of the […]

Mercury® Financial Extends Partnership with First Bank & Trust

Partnership to continue strengthening the company’s foundation in digital enhancements and financial inclusion WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercury® Financial LLC (Mercury Financial), a financial inclusion technology company serving nearly one million near-prime customers, announced today it will extend its partnership with First Bank & Trust (FB&T) to 2025. The continued partnership with the family and employee-owned bank […]

Global AIFinTech100 Recognizes Concentric for Its Unique Use of Artificial Intelligence to Protect Business-Critical Data for Financial Services Firms

Panel of Industry Experts and Analysts Selects Concentric out of more than 1,000 Companies for its AI Innovations Helping Financial Institutions in Their Digital Transformation Strategies SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–Concentric Inc., a leading vendor of intelligent AI-based solutions for protecting business-critical data, today announced that it was named to the Global AIFinTech100 list as one […]

Tresata Announces the Beginning of the End of Financial Crime With Free Service, BADaaS

Bad Actor Discovery as a Service (BADaaS) is the first AI-powered service that uses publicly available data on financial crime to reveal hidden connections CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tresata announced today the launch of its Regtech Cloud with the availability of Bad Actor Discovery as a Service (BADaaS). Powered by Tresata’s […]

GBT Has Concluded – qTerm GEN III Prototype Large Scale Testing

Developed a Widget Demonstrating Telemedicine Capabilities SAN DIEGO, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT”, or the “Company”) concluded its large-scale testing for its qTerm GEN III prototype device. Based on the collected data GBT will attempt to finalize the device’s accuracy and features. The company developed a web-based widget […]

nCino Makes Commitment to Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina

New Partnership Supports Development of Larger Facility to Address Food Insecurity in Wilmington Area WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced its partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina […]

DHgate Supports the Opening of the 2nd APEC Cross-Border E-Commerce Training Workshop

BEIJING–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#crossborderecommerce–The 2nd APEC Cross-Border E-Commerce Training Workshop (APEC CBET II) unveils in Beijing on September 8, 2021. This online workshop is endorsed by the Department of International Trade and Economic Affairs of the Ministry of Commerce of China, supported by DHgate. Four economies, namely Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Peru, and Russia are co-sponsoring the […]

Spikimm and Institut Pasteur Announce That SPKM001, A Next-generation, Highly Potent Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Human Monoclonal Antibody, Effectively Neutralizes the Delta and Delta Plus Variants

SPIKIMM WAS FOUNDED IN 2021 BY TRUFFLE CAPITAL AND INSTITUT PASTEUR TO DEVELOP MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES TO PREVENT AND TREAT COVID-19 PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpikImm, a Paris-Based biotechnology company and Institut Pasteur reports that SPKM001, their high affinity human monoclonal antibody, potently neutralizes the original SARS-CoV-2 strain as well as its variants of concern, including the Alpha (formerly […]

Egyptian Fintech MNT-Halan Attracts Circa US$120 Million From Global Investors

− MNT-Halan’s fintech ecosystem connects consumers, vendors and micro-enterprises through a digital platform and payment solutions − The highly scalable solution is disrupting the under-penetrated and fast growing mass market in financial services in Egypt − Investment signals significant interest and commitment from global investors to the fintech opportunity in Egypt − MNT-Halan to drive […]

Global Smart Parking Market Growth Trends 2021-2027: Impact of COVID-19 and Recovery Scenario

Dublin, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Smart Parking Market 2021-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global smart parking market is predicted to grow significantly at a CAGR of 16.5% during 2021 to 2027. The market is set to display impressive growth with some key trends emerging, such as the increased […]

NPCI and Fiserv Enable nFiNi- RuPay Credit Card Stack for Fintechs and Banks

New nFiNi program provides a ready stack of services that fintechs and banks can use to facilitate the issuance of RuPay credit cards BROOKFIELD, Wis. & MUMBAI, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, has entered into a first-of-its-kind collaboration with National Payments Corporation of India […]

TruePillars Live on nCino in 12 Weeks Following Joint Deployment with KPMG

New Australian SME Lender completes accelerated delivery of nCino’s cloud-based platform MELBOURNE, Australia and WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced that TruePillars, a specialist SME lending company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, is […]

MVB Bank, Victor and NYDIG Announce Partnership to Offer Industry’s First White Label Bitcoin and Banking Platform to Fintechs

Partnership to Integrate Bitcoin Products into MVB Bank’s Industry-Leading Banking-as-a-Service Offering for Fintechs, Powered by NYDIG’s Secure, Regulated, Full-Stack Bitcoin Platform FAIRMONT, W.Va. & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#baas–MVB Bank, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MVB Financial Corp. (“MVB Financial”) (NASDAQ: MVBF) (collectively “MVB”) and Victor Technologies, Inc. (“Victor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MVB Edge Ventures, Inc., […]

Tillful Launches Business Credit iOS App in Bid to Transform Credit Access for Underserved Small Businesses

The Tillful iOS app will provide small business owners and entrepreneurs access to exclusive funding opportunities and free financial management services. Tillful iOS App Tillful iOS App SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tillful’s core mission is to create a more accurate and inclusive credit system that serves small business owners better than […]

Call for Speakers: Secure Technology Alliance 2022 Payments Summit

Industry leaders are encouraged to weigh in on technologies and topics shaping the payments market ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Secure Technology Alliance invites experts specializing in emerging payment technologies and industry advancement strategies to submit a speaking proposal for the 2022 Payments Summit. Speakers will be communicating directly to a […]

Riskalyze Expands Trading Footprint by Extending Connected Trading to 25,000+ Additional Financial Professionals

New notable networks with access to Riskalyze’s enhanced trade delivery technology AUBURN, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AaronKlein—Riskalyze today announced the general availability of the Riskalyze Trading platform to every financial professional leveraging Interactive Brokers, Apex Fintech Solutions (“Apex”), and RBC Clearing & Custody. With Riskalyze’s innovative Connected Trading technology integrated into these platforms, more than 25,000 financial professionals […]

Fantom Now Available to Financial Institutions via Fireblocks

The team behind the groundbreaking Fantom blockchain, the Fantom Foundation, has announced that the Fireblocks digital asset custody platform has added support for the FTM token. Both the Fantom mainnet and ERC-20 tokens are now available to the 500+ financial institutions using Fireblocks solutions. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fireblocks’ innovative MPC-based wallet infrastructure and settlement network allow […]