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Checkbook and Visa Collaborate to Maximize Instant Payment Availability

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

This announcement builds on Visa and Checkbook’s incremental collaboration with Checkbook having participated in the Visa FastTrack program in 2021 and their Virtual Card program enabled by Visa.

Key Points: 
  • This announcement builds on Visa and Checkbook’s incremental collaboration with Checkbook having participated in the Visa FastTrack program in 2021 and their Virtual Card program enabled by Visa.
  • The latest collaboration, this time involving Checkbook’s implementation of Visa Direct, further strengthens the relationship and expands the solutions Checkbook is offering to businesses looking to disburse fast and seamless payments to individuals and other businesses.
  • “Our goal at Checkbook has always been to offer our customers a comprehensive suite of modern payment options with a single API,” says PJ Gupta, CEO and Founder of Checkbook.
  • All these pieces contribute to the success of Checkbook’s product – a payment infrastructure tailored to meet customers’ payment needs when and how they need it.

AffiniPay to Launch MyCase Smart Spend, Powered by LawPay Visa Credit Card, First Business Credit Card and Spend Management Offering for the Legal Industry

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

MyCase Smart Spend will be powered by a new LawPay Visa SMB Credit Card embedded directly within the MyCase platform.

Key Points: 
  • MyCase Smart Spend will be powered by a new LawPay Visa SMB Credit Card embedded directly within the MyCase platform.
  • “We are so excited to officially announce MyCase Smart Spend.
  • MyCase Smart Spend will allow legal professionals to make purchases, set spend limits, capture receipts, get real-time insights into firm spending, and seamlessly add reimbursable expenses to client invoices.
  • By partnering with Marqeta, MyCase Smart Spend users will have access to real-time card issuing, transaction data, and spend controls for their credit card offering to help stay on top of business expenses and access capital more easily.

LoanPro Strengthens Leadership with Sarah Howell as the Head of Partnerships

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

LoanPro, the market-leading API-first modern lending and credit platform, is thrilled to announce the appointment of fintech and banking expert Sarah Howell as Vice President of Partnerships.

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  • LoanPro, the market-leading API-first modern lending and credit platform, is thrilled to announce the appointment of fintech and banking expert Sarah Howell as Vice President of Partnerships.
  • With her extensive background in fostering collaboration between financial institutions and fintechs, Sarah is set to drive growth through innovative partnership strategies for LoanPro.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240228131880/en/
    LoanPro welcomes Sarah Howell as the Vice President of Partnerships, driving growth through innovative partnership strategies.
  • “Given the state of the industry, joining LoanPro is a remarkable opportunity to leverage cutting-edge technology to facilitate meaningful partnerships,” Sarah stated.

Financial Education Requirements Soar in America’s High Schools

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Monday, February 26, 2024

“It’s been a banner two years for young people’s financial knowledge and futures,” said Nan J. Morrison , CEE president and chief executive officer.

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  • “It’s been a banner two years for young people’s financial knowledge and futures,” said Nan J. Morrison , CEE president and chief executive officer.
  • “Requiring all high schools to teach principles of personal finance and economics and all students to study it creates equity and possibility.
  • “It is encouraging to see the gap in financial education offerings to students shrinking.
  • Now in its 75th year, CEE also offers free educator training and classroom materials for personal finance and economics education.

Holly Benson, Phil Davis Elected to Grange Insurance Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Today, Grange Insurance Company announced Holly Benson and Phil Davis have been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors, effective Feb. 22, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Grange Insurance Company announced Holly Benson and Phil Davis have been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors, effective Feb. 22, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221191552/en/
    “We welcome Holly and Phil to the Grange Insurance Company Board of Directors.
  • Their extensive leadership experiences will add enormous value to Grange as we continue to innovate, transform and modernize for our associates, our agents and our valued policyholders,” said Grange Board Chair Marnette Perry.
  • "Phil brings a wealth of knowledge to Grange's Board of Directors,” said Ammendola.

New York Life and U.S. Soccer Federation Announce Purposeful, Multi-Year Partnership

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer1, and U.S. Soccer today announced a new, multi-year partnership that will make New York Life the federation’s official life insurance partner.

Key Points: 
  • New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer1, and U.S. Soccer today announced a new, multi-year partnership that will make New York Life the federation’s official life insurance partner.
  • The new partnership enables New York Life to celebrate trailblazers of the sport and support the growth of the game from youth leagues to professional levels.
  • Beginning this year, New York Life will become the presenting partner of the federation’s Coach for Community program and U.S.
  • “New York Life and U.S. Soccer have a deep commitment to building strong communities, especially those that are underserved,” said Amy Hu, Chief Marketing Officer, New York Life.

Lawmaks: A Leading Immigration Law Firm Making a Difference in the Industry

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Friday, March 8, 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An internationally renowned Immigration Law Firm, is making headlines once again.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An internationally renowned Immigration Law Firm, is making headlines once again.
  • This recognition highlights the exceptional expertise and dedication that LAWMAKS brings to the field of U.S. Immigration Law.
  • With over 20 years of experience in U.S. Immigration Law, Attorney Marjan Kasra has become a trusted name in the industry.
  • LAWMAKS, under the guidance of Attorney Marjan Kasra, has established itself as a leading authority in the field of U.S. Immigration Law.

IRIS.TV Announces Nancy Neumann-Grey's Promotion to Senior Vice President of Business Development

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IRIS.TV, the leading content data platform, announced today the promotion of Nancy Neumann-Grey to the position of Senior Vice President of Business Development. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IRIS.TV , the leading content data platform, announced today the promotion of Nancy Neumann-Grey to the position of Senior Vice President of Business Development.
  • Neumann-Grey initially joined IRIS.TV as Vice President of Business Development and Data Partnerships, bringing over two decades of experience in digital marketing to the company.
  • In her new position as the first SVP of Business Development, Neumann-Grey will report directly to Richie Hyden, Co-Founder, President & COO at IRIS.TV.
  • "Joining this remarkable team has been an incredible journey, and I'm grateful for the trust placed in me," said Nancy Neumann-Grey, Senior Vice President, Business Development, IRIS.TV.

Optty Expands Leadership as It Accelerates Payment Innovation

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

SINGAPORE, LONDON and NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Optty™, a leading global payments technology company headquartered in Singapore – announced the expansion of its executive team and board. The appointments mark a significant stride in Optty's journey to revolutionize the dynamic payments landscape and solidify its leadership in the industry. Optty's revolutionary full-stack user interface saves merchants costly integrations and adeptly meets the rapidly changing demands of emerging payment technologies.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to attract exceptional talent as Optty accelerates its vision of simplifying payment experiences for merchants and consumers through our breakthrough technology.
  • Optty is a global payment powerhouse with integration connections to over 750 unique payment types, making it a world leader in offering the most cost-effective payment types, brands, countries, and currencies.
  • Payment integration amnesia for merchants is solved with Optty offering more pay methods, critical to loyalty and sales conversions.
  • Optty's unique integration approach does not touch the funds' flow but enables immediate and secure settlement, setting Optty apart from more established payment orchestrators.

Optty Expands Leadership as It Accelerates Payment Innovation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 7, 2024

SINGAPORE, LONDON and NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Optty™, a leading global payments technology company headquartered in Singapore – announced the expansion of its executive team and board. The appointments mark a significant stride in Optty's journey to revolutionize the dynamic payments landscape and solidify its leadership in the industry. Optty's revolutionary full-stack user interface saves merchants costly integrations and adeptly meets the rapidly changing demands of emerging payment technologies.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to attract exceptional talent as Optty accelerates its vision of simplifying payment experiences for merchants and consumers through our breakthrough technology.
  • Optty is a global payment powerhouse with integration connections to over 750 unique payment types, making it a world leader in offering the most cost-effective payment types, brands, countries, and currencies.
  • Payment integration amnesia for merchants is solved with Optty offering more pay methods, critical to loyalty and sales conversions.
  • Optty's unique integration approach does not touch the funds' flow but enables immediate and secure settlement, setting Optty apart from more established payment orchestrators.