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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2019 Results

WILMINGTON, N.C., April 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOB) (“Live Oak” or “the Company”) today reported first quarter net earnings available to common shareholders of $2.4 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to $12.5 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2018.  “Live Oak diligently […]

Personalizing the Customer Journey is Now Possible with Total Expert’s Journey Creator

65 percent of consumers say they have cut ties with a brand after just one subpar experience, making it critical to create an amazing customer experience MINNEAPOLIS, April 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Banks and lenders have invested billions of dollars on their brand to acquire and retain “customers for life” but this is more […]

Parent Company of Quicken Loans Acquires Lendesk — Leading Canadian Mortgage Tech Startup

Rock Holdings’ investment to accelerate development of Lendesk’s mortgage origination network, streamlining Canadian mortgage broker and lender workflows while increasing security VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lendesk, Canada’s premier FinTech company providing technology to connect mortgage brokers with the country’s top lenders, today announced Rock Holdings, the parent company of Quicken […]

Hanmi Reports First Quarter 2019 Results

2019 First Quarter Highlights: Net income of $14.7 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, up 28.9% from the prior quarter and down 1.2% year-over-year. Loans and leases receivable stood at $4.58 billion at the end of the first quarter, compared with $4.60 billion at the end of the prior quarter, and up 3.7% from $4.41 […]

Archer® Welcomes James Drumm

— Helping asset managers leverage opportunities to reduce operational risk and cost — BERWYN, Pa., April 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Archer®, a technology-enabled services innovator for the investment management industry, today announced that James Drumm has joined the organization as Vice President, Business Development. Drumm, an expert in operational risk mitigation, joins Archer to […]

Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. Announces Date of First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

WILMINGTON, N.C., April 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (“Live Oak”) (Nasdaq: LOB) today announced that it will report its first quarter 2019 financial results after U.S. financial markets close on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. In conjunction with this announcement, Live Oak will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial […]

Banco Popular Dominicano is driving innovation and inclusion in the Dominican Republic

LONDON, April 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Located on the picturesque island of Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic may seem like a dream holiday destination, but it’s also a thriving economic powerhouse, boasting an average annual growth rate of 5.3 percent. Such strong economic development has been driven by the country’s innovative financial sector, at the […]

Corvil Scoops Two FinTech Breakthrough Awards for Innovation in Financial Markets Analytics

Awards recognize firm’s leadership in analytics and intelligence that is serving performance advantage to financial markets DUBLIN, Ireland, April 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Corvil, the leader in performance monitoring and analytics for financial markets, has been named winner of the “Best Predictive Analytics Solution” award and the “Innovation Award for Analytics” by FinTech Breakthrough, […]

Confluence Appoints Joe Bree as Senior Global Strategic Account Executive

Pittsburgh, PA, March 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Confluence, a global leader in investment data management automation for regulatory, financial and investor reporting, today announced that Joe Bree has joined the firm as Senior Global Strategic Account Executive. In this role, Bree is responsible for expanding Confluence’s global relationships with fund and asset management clients, as […]

Archer Announces ESG Model Marketplace

ESG Customization that Scales to Support Separately Managed Accounts BERWYN, Pa., March 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Archer®, a leading provider of technology-enabled services for the global investment management industry, today announced the introduction of its ESG Model Marketplace. Leveraging Archer technology, the ESG Model Marketplace brings together investment product manufacturers, distributors, and leading research […]

FactSet Reports Solid Revenue and EPS Growth in Second Quarter 2019

NORWALK, Conn., March 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FactSet (the “Company”) (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS), a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading service, today announced results for its second quarter ended February 28, 2019. Second Quarter Fiscal 2019 Highlights Revenues increased 5.9% or $19.7 million to $354.9 million compared with $335.2 million for […]

Volly to Exhibit at MBA Technology Solutions Conference & Expo 2019

Attendees invited to booth #804 to hear CEO and other Executives discuss how lenders can dramatically improve lending processes by delivering real-time technology and high-impact communications Woburn, Mass., March 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volly, a leading provider of SaaS-based lending and marketing automation solutions, today announced it will be exhibiting at MBA’s Technology Solutions […]

UPDATE-Announcing Volly Platform as LoyaltyExpress Rebrands the Company

After a strategic investment by New Capital Partners, acquisitions of SoftVu and LendingManager,and expansion of its leadership team, LoyaltyExpress launches the Volly Platform and changes its name to Volly in line with rapid innovations and advancements Woburn, Mass., March 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LoyaltyExpress, a leading provider of SaaS-based lending and marketing automation solutions, […]

Announcing Volly Platformas LoyaltyExpress Rebrands the Company

After a strategic investment by New Capital Partners, acquisitions of SoftVu and LendingManager,and expansion of its leadership team, LoyaltyExpress launches the Volly Platform and changes its name to Volly in line with rapid innovations and advancements Woburn, Mass., March 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LoyaltyExpress, a leading provider of SaaS-based lending and marketing automation solutions, […]

Confluence Appoints Jory Wheeler as Senior Vice President of Engineering

Industry veteran to oversee Confluence’s software development globally Pittsburgh, PA, March 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Confluence, a global leader in investment data management automation for regulatory, financial and investor reporting, today announced that Jory Wheeler has joined the firm as Senior Vice President of Engineering. In this role, he is responsible for managing all […]

Alaska USA FCU Selects Payveris’ MoveMoneysm Platform to Deliver Intelligent Digital Money Movement

CROMWELL, Conn., March 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Payveris LLC, the fastest-growing provider of digital money movement technology to financial institutions announced Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, the 17th largest credit union in the U.S. with  $7.6B in assets, chose Payveris’ intelligent MoveMoneySM Platform to deliver on their next generation digital payments and money movement […]

SE2 Ranked Number 34 by Training Magazine’s Top 125 Awards

Annual Recognition Highlights Innovative Employee Learning and Development Efforts TOPEKA, Kan., March 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SE2, a recognized leader and one of the most innovative technology and third-party administration companies focused on the Life and Annuity (L&A) insurance industry, announced today that Training® magazine, the leading business publication for learning and development professionals, has […]

Ninth Wave first to enable Open Banking with full support for Financial Data Exchange (FDX) API

NEW YORK, March 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninth Wave , a leading provider of software products for enterprise customers and Fintech enablers, has announced it is the first company to support the entire Financial Data Exchange (FDX) API specification within its flagship product, the Ninth Wave Platform. Ninth Wave’s products enable open banking by […]

Enterprise Engineering, Inc. Expands into Open Banking Services

NEW YORK, March 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enterprise Engineering, Inc. (EEI), an industry leader and trusted advisor to the financial industry, today announces its Open Banking services offering. With the proliferation of digital banking APIs and capabilities, financial institutions are in a unique position to recognize tremendous growth opportunities through innovative customer products and […]

Consultiva Internacional and Palladiem LLC Achieve Portfolio Optimization via the Archer® Solution

— Customized institutional portfolios delivered to LATAM clients — BERWYN, Pa., March 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Archer today announced that select clients of Puerto Rico based Consultiva Internacional now may take advantage of portfolio optimization strategies designed by registered investment advisor Palladiem LLC and executed using the Archer solution. The operating model for delivering […]

Confluence Offers BCL & CSSF Reporting Capabilities

Unity NXT® platform automates and reduces firms’ effort for Luxembourg-based filings Pittsburgh, PA, March 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Confluence, a global leader in investment data management automation for regulatory, financial and investor reporting, today announced that a more flexible and efficient response to Banque Centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) and Commission de Surveillance du Secteur […]

Stefanini Boosts its Core Banking Platform TOPAZ

The company revamps the brand globally and reinforces TOPAZ capabilities in North America. SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stefanini, a $1B global IT provider, announced today that the company is strengthening their TOPAZ Core Banking Solution globally and revamping the brand, reflecting the flexibility and dynamism that make up the solution. Focused […]

Bermuda highlights winter work perks in social campaign

Office View Bermuda’s international financial centre not only offers world-class jobs and business opportunities, but also a spectacular environment to work in. HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The picture-perfect winter perks of having a corporate job in Bermuda are the focus of a social-media campaign launched this month by the Bermuda Business […]

FactSet Schedules Second Quarter 2019 Earnings Call

NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) today announced that it will release its financial and operating results for the second quarter fiscal 2019, ending February 28, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. FactSet will also host a conference call to discuss these results at 11:00 a.m. eastern time.  The following […]

MarketAxess to Participate in the KBW Cards, Payments & Financial Technology Symposium

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, and the provider of market data and post-trade services for the global fixed-income markets, today announced that Chris Concannon, President and Chief Operating Officer and Tony DeLise, Chief Financial Officer, are […]

Confluence Successfully Readies Clients for First Form N-PORT Filings in April 2019

Success of Form N-PORT test filings is driving industry confidence ahead of the impending deadline Pittsburgh, PA, Feb. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Confluence, the global leader in investment data management automation for regulatory, financial and investor reporting, today announced that their clients – fund administrators and asset managers servicing or managing over 75% of […]

Confluence Promotes Todd Moyer to President

Moyer to Oversee Confluence Strategy, Operations, Product and Business Development Pittsburgh, PA, Feb. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Confluence, the global leader in investment data management automation for regulatory, financial and investor reporting, today announced that Todd Moyer has been promoted to President, where he will be responsible for the company’s overall strategy and execution […]

Juniper Networks Announces Date and Webcast Information for Upcoming Investor Conferences in March 2019

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), an industry leader in automated, scalable and secure networks, today announced the Company will host the following investor events in March: Bikash Koley, Chief Technology Officer at Juniper Networks, will host a briefing at the Optical Networking and Communication Conference & Exhibition, Tuesday, […]

Low Cost Digital Platform Democratises Investing

LONDON, Feb. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NetworkWire — Presenting at the Finovate Europe conference this week in London is financial disruptor CybiWealth, whose new digital investment platform aims to democratise investing by enabling young and first-time investors to buy direct shares in global companies at extremely low costs. Scott Cooper, CEO of CybiWealth, […]

Voleo Drives Financial Services Innovation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Voleo Inc. (“Voleo”, the “Company”), is pleased to announce it is strengthening its B2B capabilities in collaboration with its future partners, including OP Financial Group (“OP”), the largest financial services group in Finland. Established in the U.S.A as a registered broker-dealer with FINRA and SEC, Voleo […]

MoraBanc becomes a leader in digital innovation

LONDON, Feb. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an increasingly technological world, more and more banks have had to enhance their digital capacities in order to meet customer needs – as well as bolster their own success. One bank that has excelled in this capacity is MoraBanc, whose Managing Director, Lluís Alsina Àlvarez, recently spoke […]

Stefanini’s solution for Banco Votorantim is presented at Dynatrace Perform in Las Vegas (U.S.)

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stefanini, a $1B global IT provider, presented the solution that was created for Banco Votorantim – the seventh largest bank in Brazil – during the Dynatrace Perform in Las Vegas. Through a partnership with the bank, Stefanini implemented the tool, being able to quickly identify the origin […]

Mashreq leads the UAE’s digital charge

LONDON, Jan. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In 2018, the Global Innovation Index (GII) again rated the UAE as the most innovative country in the Arab world. This standing can be seen in its bold move towards becoming a cashless society – the result of more fintech start-ups entering the market and developing new ways […]

Confluence Offers Form CPO-PQR Reporting Capability

Unity NXT® platform reduces the cost and time requirements of Form CPO-PQR reporting obligations Pittsburgh, PA, Jan. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Confluence, the global leader in investment data management automation for regulatory, financial and investor reporting, today announced that a more efficient and cost-effective response to CPO-PQR reporting, is now available within its Unity […]

Hanmi Reports Fourth Quarter 2018 Results

2018 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights:    Fourth quarter net income of $11.4 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, down from $16.1 million, or $0.50 per diluted share from the prior quarter; Full year 2018 net income of $57.9 million, or $1.79 per diluted share, compared with $54.7 million, or $1.69 per diluted share […]

Benoit and McCartan Join Archer®

Expansion of business development team draws on broadly experienced industry talent BERWYN, Pa., Jan. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Archer®, a technology-enabled services innovator for the investment management industry, today announced that Christina Benoit and Francis McCartan have joined the organization as Vice Presidents, Business Development. Christina Benoit, an experienced investment middle office effectiveness consultant, […]

Confluence Names Industry Veteran Domenic Ionadi as Vice President, North America Business Development, Overseeing Sales and Global Strategic Accounts

Pittsburgh, PA, Jan. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Confluence, the global leader in investment data management automation for regulatory, financial and investor reporting, today announced that Domenic Ionadi has been promoted to Vice President, North America Business Development. In this role he will be overseeing all North American business development functions and will work closely […]

World Finance unveils its Digital Banking Awards 2018

LONDON, Jan. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The digitalisation of the banking sector has long been a work in progress, but 2018 brought rapid acceleration and a new sense of urgency to the transformation. As more and more banks funnel larger sums of money into digital solutions, the number of physical branches around the world […]

SE2 Recognized as “Leader” for Third Consecutive Year in Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix™ Assessment 2018 for Life and Pensions Insurance BPO

Report Highlights SE2 as Leader in Market Success and Delivery Capability, including Vision and Strategy; Value Delivered; and Market Adoption TOPEKA, Kan., Jan. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SE2, a recognized leader and one of the most innovative technology and third-party administration (TPA) companies focused on the North American Life and Annuity (L&A) Insurance Industry, […]