New study identifies how UK payments are changing amidst COVID-19 shelter-in-place and expected impact on the 2020 Christmas shopping season and beyond. LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–daVinci Payments released a new national UK study identifying how people are making and receiving payments during shelter-in-place and how they intend to shop in the future. The “Future of Payments UK” […]
Insurtech solution combines underwriting, weather forensics and claims management, enhancing property experience across housing market Recent wins including Swiss Re provide a foundation for continued growth IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Foreclosure–CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property data and analytics-driven solutions provider, today announced the deployment of its first fully integrated insurance solution that provides a one-stop […]
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NYMBUS®, a provider of the world’s most advanced financial services platform, today announced a new partnership with digital payments company Payrailz® to further enhance NYMBUS’ cloud-based SmartEcosystem™ of digital-first banking products and services. A revolutionary alternative to the legacy business model, NYMBUS has disrupted the market by allowing every size of financial institution to […]
By bringing together ChartIQ and Finsemble, fintech company plans to lead the charge on revolutionizing end-user workflow for finance and beyond. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Financial technology company ChartIQ, today unveiled a new company name and logo, Cosaic, bringing together its charting software, ChartIQ, and smart desktop platform, Finsemble, under one brand. The name reflects the company […]
New Consulting Services Designed to Help SWIFT Customers Adhere to CSP Standards and Prepare for Audits PISCATAWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cybercrime—Alacriti, a fintech company specializing in payments, technology outsourcing, and consulting, today announced that it has become a SWIFT Customer Security Program (CSP) partner. The company will begin offering consulting services to help SWIFT’s banking and securities […]
Sompo Himawari Uses Omniscience Artificial Intelligence as Part of new Consumer Service PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Insurance–Omniscience today disclosed that Sompo Himawari Life Insurance Company has adopted Omniscience artificial intelligence (AI) technology as part of a new consumer service. This Omniscience technology is an important onramp for Computational Insurance™. “An entirely new business model is needed […]
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#banks–William Mills Agency, the largest independent public relations and marketing firm specializing in the financial industry has created two new infographics detailing core banking vendor relationships for banks and credit unions. The data was compiled with the help of financial institution data and analytics platform provider, FI Navigator. Vendor market share is based on […]
Early Data from TRaiCE Suggests Over 50% Loss Mitigation for Lenders CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Menerva Software has released TRaiCE: An AI-based “early warning” system for business lenders to address flaws in Portfolio Monitoring. By combining a bank’s internal data with bureau and alternative data sources, TRaiCE’s proprietary, self-learning algorithm accurately predicts risk and suggests timely interventions. Rather […]
Firm raises largest flagship fund to date with a focus on early-stage investments in SaaS, consumer internet and financial technology MENLO PARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DCM, an early-stage global venture capital firm, today announced it has closed its largest family of funds to date, totaling $880 million. The committed capital includes $780 million for DCM IX, its […]
The new options are part of Discover’s continued commitment to helping families finance a college education RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Discover Student Loans is updating its product suite to give families more options and benefits when financing their college journeys. By launching a new Parent Loan and expanding its Rewards for Good Grades program to reward incoming […]
With the help of Marqeta’s modern card issuing platform, YAPEAL customers can set up a full Swiss current account in just ten minutes ZÜRICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Digital fintech start-up YAPEAL has launched a new, innovative digital wallet, powered by Marqeta’s modern card issuing platform. Having received the first ever fintech licence in Switzerland from FINMA, YAPEAL will […]
High net worth individuals show interest in sustainable investing, scrutinize fees and want hyper-personalization PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–High Net Worth Individual1 (HNWI) wealth and population grew by almost 9% globally in 2019 despite a global economic slowdown, international trade wars and geopolitical tensions, finds the World Wealth Report 2020 from Capgemini. North America and Europe took the […]
Dividend receives SOC 2 Certification after rigorous 3-month auditing process by a “Big Four” auditing firm SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dividend Finance, LLC (“Dividend” or the “Company”), a leading FinTech point-of-sale lender for home improvement and solar projects, has received their SOC (Service Organization Control) 2 Type 2 Accreditation, a process to ensure the suitability and effectiveness […]
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aptos Solar Technology, a supplier of high-performance solar modules, is pleased to announce that its complete line of solar panels has been added to Loanpal’s approved vendor list. This new partnership will allow solar installers across the U.S. to offer Aptos Solar Technology solar panels with competitive financing options to residential customers. […]
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FirstClose, Inc., a leading provider of technology solutions for banks and credit unions nationwide, has partnered with Temenos, the banking software company. With the integration of the FirstClose ONE™ platform into Temenos Infinity Loan Origination, customers can order instant and bundled reports on credit, flood, valuation, tax and title directly from the loan […]
CardUpdatr Provides Customers with Real-Time Automated Card-On-File Solutions SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#fintech—Strivve, Inc, Seattle-based financial technology company, today announced the availability of TopWallet™ Tools, its set of service enhancements optimized for easy brand engagement with cardholders across all card lifecycle events. For CardUpdatr customers, TopWallet Tools provides card issuers new marketing strategies designed to increase cardholder engagement […]
Leading cannabis data provider New Frontier Data launches industry-focused AdTech solution NXTeck WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New Frontier Data, the global authority in data, analytics and business intelligence on the cannabis industry, unveils the cannabis industry’s first advertising data exchange connecting mainstream product advertisers to CBD consumers. Using patented technology powered by Lotame, the leading global provider of […]
Company Issues Statement to Disavow Practice of Withholding Reserves from Customers; Calls for Industry to Follow ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MerchantE, a leading end-to-end digital commerce platform, reaffirms its commitment to growing businesses in response to recent reports of payment companies withholding money from customers. Addressing the topic, MerchantE’s CEO, Mike Rouse, states: “Small businesses are the […]
Agreement will increase international acceptance for all cardholders and provide additional payment options in the Saudi digital payment environment RIYADH, Saudi Arabia & RIVERWOODS, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Discover and Saudi Payments signed a strategic agreement that will increase the global acceptance footprint for both organizations. The agreement will give Discover, Diners Club International, PULSE and network alliance […]
Allianz Life is now delivering its annuity products to Raymond James advisors for the first time through SIMON’s Marketplace NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FinTech–SIMON Annuities and Insurance Services LLC (“SIMON”) is pleased to introduce Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (“Allianz Life”)—a leading provider of annuities in the U.S.—to its annuities platform and digital marketplace for […]
Leader in Global Digital Trading Technology Appoints Financial Services PR Firm BackBay BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BackBay Communications, a leading integrated financial-services public relations, content development, and digital marketing agency, today announced that it has been retained as agency of record by DriveWealth, a U.S.-based leader in global digital trading technology. BackBay will provide DriveWealth with an integrated […]
● London-based Wagestream has now raised £65m, as income streaming rapidly goes mainstream ● 320,000 UK workers are no longer held prisoner by the monthly pay cycle ● Major UK employees have signed up for Wagestream including five NHS Trusts, Bupa, Rentokil, Kwikfit, Brewdog, Zizzi and Roadchef, now enable their staff to access their earned […]
Industry-first API enables InsurTech platforms to quote level funded group medical plans across multiple carriers NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#HRtech—Vericred, a data services company simplifying the exchange of information between health insurance and employee benefit carriers and InsurTech companies, today announced the immediate availability of level-funded plans through its Group Rating API. With this new functionality, Vericred […]
SANTA MONICA, Calif–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#android—Grow Credit, a financial inclusion platform, today announced that Commerce Ventures, will be joining its seed funding round alongside lead investor Mucker Capital, and Minal Hasan, founder at K2 Global Ventures, who joined as an angel investor in addition to taking an advisory position. Commerce has invested in over 60 portfolio companies, […]
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global provider of high-performance professional trading software, infrastructure and data solutions, today announced they have signed up BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) (BGC), a leading global brokerage and financial technology company, to utilize TT’s new Order Management System (OMS) solution when it is launched in September 2020. The […]
Two decades after opening on July 4, 2000, Axos Financial has transformed from a digital bank to a full-service consumer and commercial bank and wealth management platform SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bankingevolved–Axos Financial (NYSE: AX) celebrated its 20th anniversary today, signifying two decades of leadership in the digitization of financial services. “Launching our bank on the Fourth […]
Companies expand relationship to include in-store card payments acceptance via Fiserv BROOKFIELD, Wis., & BAD HOMBURG, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced that ALDI Nord has selected Fiserv to enable all in-store card payments across its flagship German market. In the interest of […]
NICOSIA, Cyprus–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cfd—Forex and CFD online trading platform Skilling reached another significant milestone this year with the integration and launch of trading platform MetaTrader 4 (MT4). Founded in 2016, Skilling introduced their proprietary trading platform in 2018, and in January 2020 they announced the launch of the industry’s first seamless integration with Spotware’s cTrader. With […]
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Crypto—smartTrade Technologies, a pioneer in multi-asset electronic trading solutions, announces today that its EMS was awarded Best Buy-Side Execution Management System (EMS) during Virtual TradingTech Insight North America Awards. smartTrade’s sophisticated EMS allows buy-side firms to get a global view of current liquidity and to operate through different trading protocols and execution mechanisms […]
Leading ATM maker names three new Preferred Partners as part of change IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyosung America, the largest provider of ATMs in the United States, today is announcing an exciting new distribution model to better serve Regional and Community Financial Institutions. Under this strategy, Hyosung will establish three distinct channels to market. The three channels […]
The money transfer service, empowering Somalis at home and abroad. LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: WORLDREMIT CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF THEIR REMITTANCE SERVICE IN SOMALIA The money transfer service, empowering Somalis at home and abroad. WorldRemit, the global online money transfer service […]
Retirement planning app introduces new tools to help Americans come out of the pandemic more focused and better prepared for the future, with chance to win up to $100K to fund their new and improved retirement goals NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Silvur, the first and only app dedicated to helping Baby Boomers reach their retirement goals, has […]
STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Battea Class Action Services, LLC, the global leading expert in providing turn-key class and collective action antitrust and securities litigation recovery services, international litigation research and monitoring to more than 900 institutional investors, banks and hedge funds, announced a partnership with HedgeServ, an industry leading global fund administrator recognized for providing innovative, technology-backed […]
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Compliance Program Management (CPM) business of Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions has won two prestigious awards celebrating excellence and innovation in operational risk. Financial Technologies Forum (FTF) News has named OneSumX its Best Operational Risk Management solution in its hotly contested 2020 Technology Innovation Awards. RegTech Insights, meanwhile, has named the solution its […]
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LinkUpConferenceShow (LUCS), the new digital networking conference for executives, entrepreneurs, business leaders and tech professionals, announces its first online event scheduled for November 12, 2020. LinkUpConferenceShow will bring together more than 1,000 business professionals, investors, and influencers from different industries. For the pilot show in November, the focus will be on HealthTech, FinTech, […]
PORTLAND, Maine–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WEX (NYSE: WEX), a leading financial technology service provider, recently notified trucking customers that they now have access to its fuel discount network, through which participating WEX merchants offer savings on truck fuel purchases. This fuel discount network, part of WEX’s new WEX EDGE business savings network, helps reduce the cost of […]
MEXICO CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Worky, an all-in-one HR software and payroll platform for small- and medium-sized businesses in Mexico, announced a $3M seed round led by fintech specialist QED Investors. Existing investor LEAP Global Partners also participated in the round. Along with the founding round, Lauren Connolley Morton of QED Investors and Leticia Jauregui of LEAP Global […]
● Partnership with Knab Bank sees iProov serve the challenger banking sector ● First major deployment of iProov for SCA (Strong Customer Authentication) combined with customer onboarding by a bank in Europe ● One of the very first uses of cloud biometrics for SCA in Europe ● Knab selected iProov following extensive testing to help […]
i2c rapid migration plan to help businesses using Wirecard issuer processing services to protect global programs REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: EASY MIGRATION PACKAGE TO ASSIST WIRECARD CLIENTS TRANSITION i2c rapid migration plan to help Businesses using Wirecard issuer processing […]
MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#adv–Castle Hall, the Due Diligence Company, today published a timely white paper outlining four key observations from the failure of Wirecard AG, the high profile German fintech payment services company. Wirecard filed for insolvency on June 25, three days after the firm’s CEO, Markus Braun, was arrested on suspicion of false accounting and market […]
