FinTech Interview with Danielle Sesko, Director of Product Management at TruStage
December 27, 202427 min
Pagaya Appoints Two Fintech Veterans as Independent Directors to Board
December 24, 20246 min
Joining the Board of Directors: Asheet Mehta, Former Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and Former Co-Lead of the Firm's Global Financial Services Practice Alison Davis, Former CFO of Barclays Global Investors with experience as a member of 25 boards, including Fiserv, First Data Corp, City National Bank, Janus Henderson and Kraken
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...