Elwood, a leading fintech that provides comprehensive digital asset trading and investing solutions to institutions, announced today that it has added EDX Markets to the growing list of execution venues accessible via its platform.

Early Warning Services, LLC., the network operator of Zelle®, today announced that in the first half of 2024 the person-to-person payments network reached 143 million enrolled users and helped consumers and small businesses move nearly half a trillion dollars -- $481 billion, up 28% year-over-year. Transaction volume on Zelle increased by 27% year-over-year to over 1.7 billion transactions sent by individuals and small businesses across the network.

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GITEX GLOBAL 2024, the world’s largest tech and startup event, hosted the Middle East’s largest data centre gathering on Thursday at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), showcasing the region’s commitment to becoming a global leader in the rapidly evolving data centre market. 

Profile Centevo, a member of Profile Software and a leading Asset and Fund Management software provider in the Nordics, has announced today the signing of a new multi-year agreement with Danske Bank to provide extended services for their funds business, Danske Invest.

Starting today, Cash App and Lyft are partnering to give digital-first consumers more flexibility when taking a ride. This partnership puts the convenience and accessibility of paying with Cash App Pay front and center, focusing on the preferences of the next generation of customers.

LoanPro, the modern lending and credit platform, announced today the launch of Smart Verify, a new suite of data solutions that integrate third-party data sources into their platform for rapid identity verification and ongoing monitoring for business and consumer accounts.

New research from document automation business UpSlide reveals that the investment banking sector is wasting millions on underutilised and badly managed software. 

With investment banks waiting nervously for the new government’s Autumn Statement later this month following a period of macroeconomic uncertainty, investment banks are cutting IT budgets and placing greater emphasis on return on investment (ROI). 

In a U.S. market first, Capital One has partnered with Minna Technologies to offer new subscription management tools directly in the bank’s mobile app, enabling its credit card customers to view and manage subscriptions from major merchants, including leading streaming media, publishing and retail brands.

ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced the appointment of Erich Litch as head of merchant solutions.