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Heritage Financial Corporation Appoints Karen R. Saunders to its BOD

December 20, 20244 min

Heritage Financial Corporation (“Heritage”) (Nasdaq: HFWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen R. Saunders to its Board of Directors. Ms. Saunders was also appointed to the Board of Directors of Heritage’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Heritage Bank. The appointment is effective January 1, 2025. “We are pleased to welcome Karen to our board of directors,” said Brian L. Vance, Board Chair. “Karen brings the depth of audit, finance, and financial services experience we were searching for along with extensive executive...

by PRNewswire

Payments

PayToMe.co Ranks #2 in Hatcher+ Global Top 100 Startups for November 2024

December 19, 20245 min

PayToMe.co, an award-winning AI-powered fintech marketplace and one of the top 1% global startups, proudly announces its ranking as the #2 startup in the prestigious Hatcher+ Global Top 100 Startups for November 2024. This recognition highlights PayToMe.co’s ability to harness cutting-edge technology to deliver transformative solutions for the global financial ecosystem. “Being recognized by Hatcher+ is a testament to our mission to transform financial services for businesses worldwide,” said Mike Ulker, CEO of PayToMe.co. “This milestone reflects our dedication to innovation,...

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Payments

Klarpay AG has officially transitioned to Bivial AG

December 19, 20243 min

Bivial AG is proud to announce the successful completion of its rebranding from Klarpay AG. This transformation represents a major milestone in the company’s journey, aligning its identity with its vision to become a global leader in comprehensive financial solutions for digital businesses. The name ” Bivial ” encapsulates the company’s commitment to enabling seamless multidirectional financial flows, a core principle that has guided its evolution. This new identity underscores the company’s dedication to innovation and trust...

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Crypto Currencies

StablR Strengthens Network With Investment From Tether

December 18, 20246 min

StablR, the European stablecoin provider, has received investment from market leader Tether to accelerate stablecoin adoption in Europe. StablR offers solutions tailored for institutions and merchants seeking liquidity, compliance, and easy-to-use applications. The investment will expedite stablecoin adoption in the European market, executing on StablR’s vision of superior flexibility and liquidity – advantages that surpass the value proposition of other industry assets. The European stablecoin market, with a market cap of almost $400M for EUR-pegged...

by BusinessWire

Payments

Capital One and Discover Announce Stockholder Meetings for Feb 18

December 18, 20243 min

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) and Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced that each company intends to hold a special meeting of stockholders on February 18, 2025 for the companies’ respective common stockholders to consider and vote on Capital One’s acquisition of Discover and related matters. The boards of directors of Capital One and Discover have each fixed the close of business on December 27, 2024 as the record date for determination of...

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Insurance

Bestow Named a Top 100 Financial Technology Company of 2024

December 17, 20243 min

Bestow, a leading technology company in the life insurance industry, has been named one of the Top 100 Financial Technology Companies of 2024 by The Financial Technology Report. This recognition highlights Bestow’s innovative approach to modernizing life insurance and its commitment to delivering seamless, high-impact solutions. The Financial Technology Report annually highlights organizations redefining financial services with innovation, influence, and impact. Bestow’s inclusion places it among industry leaders, underscoring its role in transforming how life...

by BusinessWire

Blockchain

FICO Wins Banking Tech Award for Blockchain and AI Innovation

December 16, 20243 min

FICO’s use of blockchain for AI model governance wins Tech of the Future: Blockchain and Tokenisation award

by BusinessWire

Platforms

Orion Announced Chris Shutler as Head of Strategy

December 10, 20244 min

Orion, the premier provider of transformative wealthtech solutions for financial advisors and the enterprise firms that serve them, today announced the appointment of Chris Shutler, CFA, as Head of Strategy. In his new role, Chris leads the development and execution of corporate strategy, including market analysis and growth opportunities. Chris also serves as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the executive leadership team, facilitating effective decision-making and communication while overseeing special projects. He reports...

by GlobeNewswire

Compliance & Scoring

COMPLY Appoints Jamila Mayfield as New Chief Regulatory Services Officer

December 5, 20246 min

Former SEC and EY Executive to Lead COMPLY’s Regulatory Services Strategy and Global Expansion

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Blockchain

Interlace Secures $10Mn Series B1, Expands Leadership for Global Growth

December 4, 20248 min

Interlace, a global card issuance and digital asset management platform based in Singapore, announced today that it has raised $10 million in its Series B1 funding round. The round was led by Bitrock Capital, with participation from prominent individual investors in the fintech industry, including early employees and senior managers from leading companies such as Klarna and Robinhood. To date, Interlace has issued over 4.5 million cards, partnered with 100+ integrated partners, and processes over 60 million transactions annually. The new funding will support Interlace’s...

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