General News

January 9, 2023 @ 2:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CubiCasa, a global-reaching real estate software company, announced that Georgia MLS has joined the company’s recently launched MLS Partnership Program. Through the program, participating MLSs can “unlock unique benefits to strengthen the free floor plans produced by the CubiCasa app and deliver more value to… Read More

January 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crowdfund Insider recently caught up with Kadan Stadelmann, a blockchain developer, operations security professional and Komodo Platform’s chief technology officer. Komodo is described as “an open, composable blockchain platform.” With a multi-chain design, Komodo is focused on “providing fully composable blockchain solutions for independent developers,… Read More

January 9, 2023 @ 1:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

XeroE, which provides emission-free deliveries, using their science-based software for impact-driven businesses, has acquired 56% (£256,076) of its £450,004 target from 86 investors (at the time of writing) through the firm’s crowdfunding campaign, carried out via Seedrs. Located in London, XeroE operates in the Automotive… Read More

January 7, 2023 @ 5:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

More than half (51%) of consumers in the United Kingdom believe physical wallets will become a lot less relevant as virtual payments continue to grow in adoption. This, according to the latest research shared by Mastercard (NYSE: MA). Mastercard teamed up Central Saint Martins on… Read More

January 7, 2023 @ 11:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global blockchain technology solutions provider ChainUp Group announced the appointment of Ms. Tan Bin Ru as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer cum Chief Operating Officer, “effective 3 January 2023, as part of the company’s business growth plan.” In this role, Ms. Tan will “work closely… Read More

January 7, 2023 @ 9:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

WeTravel—an integrated booking and payments platform built to automate and optimize the operational necessitates of multi-day tour operators—announced the appointment of Ted Clements to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and the migration of Johannes Koeppel, WeTravel’s co-founder, from CEO to the newly-created Chief Product Officer (CPO)… Read More

January 6, 2023 @ 3:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pathway Homes, a real estate platform with a mission to create more homeowners, announced its partnership with Credit Saint, a credit restoration company. As part of this partnership, Pathway will be “providing its customers with a waived first work fee for Credit Saint’s services, as… Read More

January 6, 2023 @ 1:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

A survey addressing private capital markets – think investment crowdfunding, venture capital, and private equity – was completed this past month. And respondents have overwhelmingly indicated they are interested in private markets – in fact, more so than publicly traded firms, according to the results…. Read More

January 5, 2023 @ 9:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Working with eleven international entities, CaixaBank has formed a European research consortium “to explore ways to improve cybersecurity by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and big data.” The project, AI4CYBER, is “part of the Horizon Europe program for research and innovation, funded by the European Union.”… Read More

January 5, 2023 @ 6:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Clearing House (TCH) announced that President & CEO Jim Aramanda will be retiring in early-2023, “after 15 years leading the company.” Aramanda will be “succeeded by David Watson, who most recently served as Chief Product Officer of Swift.” In this role, Watson maintained responsibility… Read More

January 5, 2023 @ 12:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kirsten Muetzel has been named as the President of Blue Ridge Bank’s Fintech Division. Ms. Muetzel is responsible “for overseeing the Fintech Division, managing a portfolio of partners, strengthening regulatory compliance, and working to advance Blue Ridge’s fintech strategy as a leading partner of choice… Read More

January 5, 2023 @ 9:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A survey of more than 1,000 European business leaders based in the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands, by Vodeno/Aion Bank has found: More than half (51%) believe BaaS will make traditional banking obsolete 58% said BaaS providers offering a licence alongside a tech solution will… Read More

January 5, 2023 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, improving personal finances “isn’t anything new,” according to an update from TrueAccord. But as we look ahead to 2023, TrueAccord reveals that they “see more and more Americans adding serious financial goals to their list.” A recent Ascent… Read More

January 4, 2023 @ 9:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As new CommBank research reveals top financial New Year’s resolutions for Australians, CBA’s Chief Behavioral Scientist explains “some practical strategies to help achieve New Year’s goals.” With cost of living pressures top of mind, new consumer research released by Commonwealth Bank reveals Australians are “looking… Read More

January 4, 2023 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

AltoIRA notes that December is a “hectic” time of year. Between buying the right gifts, making holiday party appearances, and visiting with family, you’d be forgiven if your “top concern” isn’t maximizing your IRA contributions. According to AltoIRA, end-of-year IRA contributions are “something you should… Read More

January 4, 2023 @ 10:27 am By JD Alois  |  

During 2022, Reg CF, the smallest crowdfunding securities exemption, took a bit of a hit as the number of investors declined, and the total amount of investments dropped by 12.8% from $578.8 million in 2021. This is according to a report by Crowdfund Capital Advisors… Read More

January 4, 2023 @ 8:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Solaris, which claims to be Europe’s “leading” embedded finance platform, announced changes to its management board. This move is linked to Solaris‘ new target operating model “following a corporate strategy update and the recently communicated CEO succession.” Carsten Höltkemeyer, who took office as CEO designate… Read More

January 3, 2023 @ 10:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced it has granted equity awards on December 15, 2022, under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan to new employees who joined PayPal. The grants were previously “approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of PayPal Holdings, Inc.”… Read More

January 3, 2023 @ 4:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) announced it has committed $13 million in funding to more than 100 Chicago-area nonprofit organizations working “to drive economic opportunity for individuals and families in underserved Chicagoland communities.” In 2022, Bank of America partnered with nonprofits that are “addressing key… Read More

January 3, 2023 @ 12:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies are the backbone of the global economy, according to an update from the World Economic Forum (WEF). They create “close to 70% of jobs and GDP worldwide.” But, amid warnings of a global recession, research from the… Read More