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Leading Longshore Workers’ Comp Provider Selects CLARA Analytics to Improve Adjuster Productivity

American Equity Underwriters Leverages CLARA Artificial Intelligence MOBILE, Ala. & SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI—The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU), an Amwins Group company, the leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance for waterfront employers, has selected CLARA Analytics (“CLARA”), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for commercial insurance claims optimization, as their partner in […]

Bectran Gives Back: Bectran Employees Volunteer with Nonprofit Organization Feed My Starving Children

Bectran employees volunteer to help serve and support developing nations, fight world hunger and give back to the global community. CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bectran, Inc., a revolutionary fintech automation provider serving the credit, collections and AR sector, participated this month in a volunteer opportunity with Feed My Starving Children, an effort launched to fight world hunger and […]

Lion Street Adds Pontera as a Strategic National Partner to Deliver 401(k) Management to Seasoned Professionals Across the US

Pontera will enable Lion Street’s 175+ financial firms to offer secure retirement account management as part of its comprehensive approach to growing clients’ wealth NEW YORK & AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#401k—Lion Street, an elite national network of agencies and professionals providing life insurance, wealth management and financial planning solutions to high-net-worth clients, today announced a partnership […]

Socure Named Best Identity Verification Solution in FinTech Breakthrough Awards for Second Consecutive Year

Socure Wins Honor in Best Identity Verification Solution Category as it Further Solidifies Identity Verification Market Leadership INCLINE VILLAGE, N.V.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Socure, the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, today announced that it has been selected as the “Best Identity Verification Solution” in the seventh annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards program. This is the […]

CAIS Modernizes Brand to Reflect Role in Transforming the World of Alternative Investing

Advisor demand for alts remains strong as traditional 60/40 underperforms NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform, today announced a modernized brand refresh to reflect CAIS’ leadership role in transforming the world of alternative investing as we enter a “New Era of Access.” With financial advisors and alternative asset managers engaging at unprecedented levels, […]

Gradient AI’s SAIL Solution Gives the Provant Group Greater Insights into Group Health Risks

Enables Tailored Health Plans, Streamlined Cost Savings and Advanced Risk Management for Brokerage’s Clients BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AIinInsurance—Gradient AI, a leading enterprise software provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the insurance industry, today announced that The Provant Group, a national commercial insurance brokerage, has chosen Gradient AI’s SAIL™ solution to quantify and gain deeper insights into […]

REPAY to Serve as Backend Clearing and Settlement Provider for MiCamp Solutions

REPAY to offer customizable program and end-to-end processing capabilities, helping the ISO move from a retail ISO to a full-liability portfolio ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY) (“REPAY”), a leading provider of vertically-integrated payment solutions, today announced MiCamp Solutions (“MiCamp”) has chosen REPAY as its new clearing and settlement processor. REPAY will offer full-service, end-to-end […]

InterPrice Technologies releases bank API integration to streamline bond pricing indications for treasury teams

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–InterPrice Technologies, a Nasdaq Ventures-backed treasury capital markets platform, announced that it has launched its bank API connectivity to instantly connect corporate treasury teams with their banking relationship partners. “Having been one of the earliest adopters of the InterPrice platform, we are very pleased to see instant and direct connectivity with our relationship […]

CSI and Hawk AI Partner To Release AI-Driven Solutions for Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering

Powered by an AI/ML-backed system, global regtech leader adds WatchDOG® Fraud and WatchDOG® AML to advanced suite of products to combat financial crimes PADUCAH, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CSI, a leading provider of end-to-end fintech and regtech solutions, announced today it has partnered with Hawk AI, a leading global provider of anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud prevention technology […]

Spiral Raises $28M Series A to Help Banks and Fintechs Easily Embed Sustainability and Social Impact

The NY-based fintech startup allows banks, credit unions, and financial institutions to embed sustainability, social impact, ESG, and CSR into their core businesses, amplify community impact, and increase customer engagement NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spiral, the pioneer of Impact-as-a-Service™, announced today a $28M Series A investment, bringing total funding to $42M. The round was led by Team8 […]

Core10 Appoints Russ Bernthal, Rodney Whitwell, Ryan Zacharia to Board of Directors

~ Fintech veterans bring industry knowledge, experience to Core10’s board ~ FRANKLIN, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—Core10, Inc. (Core10), a U.S.-based financial technology company that provides lending and account opening products, as well as software development services, today announced that Russ Bernthal, Rodney Whitwell and Ryan Zacharia have joined its board of directors. Bernthal, the former SVP, Jack […]

Mahalo Banking Selected as Finalist in NACUSO’s Next Big Idea Competition for its Next-Generation Digital Banking Solution

Denny Howell, co-founder and COO, to present platform’s neurodiversity functionality to competition judges and conference attendees TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banking—Mahalo Banking, a CUSO that provides online and mobile banking solutions for credit unions, has been selected as one of five finalists in the National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations’ (NACUSO) Next Big Idea Competition. Now […]

Metropolitan Commercial Bank Recognized as #9 in S&P Global’s 2022 Ranking of Best-Performing Large Community Banks

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the “Bank”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE: MCB), today announced that the Bank was recognized for the fourth consecutive year in S&P Global Market Intelligence’s annual ranking of the best-performing community banks with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion. Metropolitan Commercial Bank was #9 […]

Digital Payment Market worth $180.2 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 15.4%, Report by MarketsandMarkets™

The Global Digital Payment Market is gaining traction, owing to factors such worldwide initiatives for the promotion of digital payments, high proliferation of smartphones enabling mCommerce growth, and increase in eCommerce sales and growth in internet penetration. These factors are expected to drive the global digital payment market. Chicago, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — […]

Global Mobile Payment Market Report 2023: Increase in Adoption of Automated Payment Options Drives Growth

Global Mobile Payment Market Global Mobile Payment Market Dublin, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Mobile Payment Market (2023-2028) by Pay Option, Purchase Type, Payment Type, Industry, and Geography, Competitive Analysis, Impact of Covid-19, Impact of Economic Slowdown & Impending Recession with Ansoff Analysis” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global […]

CEX.IO Named ‘Best Overall DeFi Platform’ for Second Consecutive Year By FinTech Breakthrough Awards

The international awards program recognizes excellence in products and companies moving the digital finance industry forward with unique, user-centric offerings. Chicago, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CEX.IO, a global ecosystem of products and services that connects people and businesses to the cryptocurrency economy and decentralized finance, was named “Best Overall DeFi Platform” for the […]

Greece Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook Q1 2023 Update: Sector to Reach $4.23 Billion by 2027 at a 5.6% CAGR

Dublin, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Greece Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend – Q1 2023 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the publisher, the prepaid card market (value terms) in Greece increased at […]

Mexico Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook Q1 2023 Update: Sector to Reach $38.07 Billion by 2027 at a 13.9% CAGR

Dublin, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Mexico Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend – Q1 2023 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the publisher, the prepaid card market (value terms) in Mexico increased at […]

Geoswift Joins 2023 UBC BizChina Forum To Spark Conversation on Post-Pandemic Fintech Development

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Geoswift, a payment technology company with significant expertise in Asian cross-border payments, joined the UBC BizChina Forum as an honorable partner on March 17- 18 at the Vancouver Convention Center. The event brought together leading industry practitioners and scholars to discuss business topics in a post-pandemic context. Geoswift founder Raymond Qu, a […]

Insurify Completes Acquisition of Compare.com

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insurify, Inc. (“Insurify”), America’s top-rated virtual insurance agent to compare, buy and manage insurance, has completed the acquisition of Inspop USA, LLC and its subsidiary, Compare.com Insurance Agency, LLC (“Compare.com”), a pioneer in the U.S. online auto insurance comparison market. Compare.com was founded by Admiral Group, plc (“Admiral”), one of the UK’s leading […]

LiveVox Partners with CGI to Transform Agent Productivity and Optimize Customer Experience

Customized integration between LiveVox’s contact center and CGI’s CACS X default management solution will be on display this month at Consumer Bankers Association’s annual industry event, CBA Live SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$LVOX—LiveVox (NASDAQ: LVOX), today announced a partnership with CGI to integrate LiveVox’s contact center platform within CGI’s CACS X for collections. CACS X is CGI’s […]

WBI Launches WarpSpeed Digital Onboarding

Transformative onboarding technology dramatically improves the user experience for investors and advisors. RED BANK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WBI, a leader in WealthTech, announced today the launch of their latest product, WarpSpeed Digital Onboarding. The revolutionary platform promises to transform the way financial advisors onboard clients, making the process faster, more efficient, and more secure. Designed with input […]

Real-Time Payments Platform, Pidgin, Partners with Effectiv to Help Financial Institutions Mitigate Transaction Fraud

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pidgin, a secure, real-time payments platform built for the future of payments, has partnered with Effectiv, a fraud-fighting and compliance automation platform to help financial institutions monitor transactions to detect and prevent payments fraud in real time. Through the partnership, financial institutions using Pidgin’s faster payments platform will now have access to Effectiv’s robust […]

Delivering Funds Faster: Onbe’s Send to Wallet Simplifies and Accelerates Mobile Wallet Provisioning for Users

Participants in an Onbe and HALO pilot program are opting for fast, secure and simple disbursements with Send to Wallet CHICAGO & PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Onbe, a leading disbursements financial technology company, today announces the launch of Send to Wallet. An early to market offering, Send to Wallet, gives users the ability to add their virtual card […]

Titan Partners Group Announces Addition of Dr. David Sans as Head of Healthcare

NEW YORK, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — Titan Partners Group LLC, a division of American Capital Partners, LLC (“Titan Partners”), announces today that Dr. David Sans has joined the firm as head of healthcare. Dr. Sans will lead the healthcare team, which covers companies in the biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medtech and specialty […]

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Names Five Star Bank a Winner of the Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2023 Award

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Names Five Star Bank a Winner of the Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2023 Award Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Names Five Star Bank a Winner of the Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2023 Award ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI) (the “Company”), parent company […]

Denmark Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook Q1 2023 Update: Sector to Reach $5.28 Billion by 2027 at an 8.5% CAGR

Dublin, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Denmark Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend – Q1 2023 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the publisher, the prepaid card market (value terms) in Denmark increased at […]

United Arab Emirates Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend – Q1 2023 Update

Dublin, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “United Arab Emirates Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend – Q1 2023 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The digital payment ecosystem has been growing consistently in the United Arab […]

Crypto Asset Management Platform Haru Invest Obtains VASP Authorization for Its EU Operation From Lithuania

CeFi investment platform, which recently led a $9M Series A investment in Canadian crypto miner, is now allowed to operate as a cryptocurrency service provider in Lithuania SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Haru Invest, a leading digital asset management platform, today announced that Haru EU Limited UAB, its EU incorporated subsidiary, has become an authorized Virtual Asset […]

Thor Equities Group Chairman, Joe Sitt, Makes Guest Appearance on Bloomberg Markets to Discuss Current Real Estate Trends and Shares Insights on Investment Strategies During a War Economy

New York, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Joe Sitt, Chairman of leading global real estate firm, Thor Equities Group, spoke on Bloomberg Markets on March 23rd to discuss the highlights and challenges being faced by the commercial real estate industry, as well as the banking crisis, importance of carbon footprints, venture capitalism, and the war […]

CORRECTION — North Dallas Bank & Trust Co.

DALLAS, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued on Thursday, March 23 by North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. (OTCBB: NODB), please note that headline has been corrected from “Declares Year-End Regular Dividend” to “Declares Regular Dividend”. The corrected release follows: North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. Declares Regular Dividend On March 21, 2023, the […]

Netherlands Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook Q1 2023 Update: Sector to Reach $9.42 Billion by 2027 at a 6.4% CAGR

Dublin, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Netherlands Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend – Q1 2023 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the publisher, the prepaid card market (value terms) in Netherlands increased at […]

Coreum L1 Launches, with New Smart Token Technology to Unlock Potential of DeFi

Advancements Include Smart Tokens, WASM Contracts, IBC Interoperability and ISO20022 Compliance DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Coreum, the new enterprise-grade layer one blockchain developed by the Coreum Development Foundation, has officially launched. The low-latency, proof-of-stake blockchain supports the expansion of modular, fast, secure, and interoperable blockchain-based applications, ultimately cultivating the […]

Nigeria Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook Q1 2023 Update: Sector to Reach $20.16 Billion by 2027 at a 16.3% CAGR

Dublin, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Nigeria Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend – Q1 2023 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the publisher, the prepaid card market (value terms) in Nigeria increased at […]

France Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook Q1 2023 Update: Sector to Reach $42.98 Billion by 2027 at a 6.1% CAGR

Dublin, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “France Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend – Q1 2023 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the publisher, the prepaid card market (value terms) in France increased at […]

Flash News: OKX Expands Web3 Ecosystem with zkSync Era

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKX, the world-leading cryptocurrency platform, has issued updates for the week of March 20, 2023. OKX Web3 Wallet Integrates with zkSync EraOKX has further expanded its Web3 ecosystem with the integration of zkSync Era. The OKX Wallet web extension is now fully integrated in the platform, enabling […]

Kontiki Finance Limited Prepares for Growth and Expansion With Q2’s Digital Lending Solutions

Kontiki Finance scales up for expansion into new markets throughout Oceania with Q2’s cloud-based solutions, Q2 Originate™, Q2 Loan Servicing™ and Q2 Collections™ AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, announced today that Kontiki Finance Limited (KFL), a USD $110 million, multi-ethnic microfinance company […]

Financial Institutions, Inc. Announces 2023 Annual Meeting Date

WARSAW, N.Y., March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI) (the “Company”), the parent company of Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), SDN Insurance Agency, LLC, Courier Capital, LLC and HNP Capital, LLC, today announced that Wednesday, June 21st, has been established as the date of its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The […]

Now Available for Building Mobile Web Apps, Veryfi Provides User-Friendly Computer Vision and Document Capture Framework

Veryfi Lens Mobile Capture Framework first AI-based edge detection and document blur detection features for mobile web apps SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AIML–With the new Veryfi Lens Mobile Capture Framework for Web, developers now have an easier way to transform document images and extract data through a combination of optical character recognition (OCR) and artificial intelligence […]