FIS

FIS Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

FIS (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, announced today a regular quarterly dividend of $0.47 per common share.

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  • FIS (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, announced today a regular quarterly dividend of $0.47 per common share.
  • The dividend is payable on Dec. 23, 2022, to shareholders of record as of close of business on Dec. 9, 2022.
  • FIS is a leading provider of technology solutions for financial institutions and businesses of all sizes and across any industry globally.
  • Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS is a member of the Fortune 500 and the Standard & Poors 500 Index.

Smartleaf Asset Management LLC (SAM) Surpasses $2 Billion in Assets Under Management

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartleaf Asset Management, LLC (SAM) announced that it had surpassed $2 Billion in assets under management (AUM), up from $150M in AUM in 2021 and $300K in 2020.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartleaf Asset Management, LLC (SAM) announced that it had surpassed $2 Billion in assets under management (AUM), up from $150M in AUM in 2021 and $300K in 2020.
  • SAM is an SEC-registered advisor that enables wealth advisors to outsource the management of highly customized, tax-optimized portfolios, including those with direct index cores.
  • SAM clients have the option of specifying their own asset allocations and product choices or selecting asset allocation strategies and products from third-party specialists.
  • Smartleaf Asset Management, LLC ("SAM") is a subsidiary of Smartleaf, Inc. SAM leverages Smartleaf's automated rebalancing platform to provide wealth advisors with the ability to outsource the management of highly customized, tax-optimized portfolios, including those with direct index cores.

FIS Board Appoints Stephanie Ferris as President and Chief Executive Officer; Gary Norcross Appointed as Executive Chairman

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Ferris will assume the President and CEO role on January 1, 2023, when Norcross takes on the role of Executive Chairman of the Board.

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  • Ferris will assume the President and CEO role on January 1, 2023, when Norcross takes on the role of Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221018005450/en/
    Stephanie Ferris has been appointed to the role of President and CEO of FIS effective January 1, 2023, succeeding Gary Norcross who will become Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • Continually growing and developing FIS leadership talent, including succession planning, has remained a key focus of my agenda with our Board, stated FIS Chairman and CEO Gary Norcross.
  • FIS also announced that Norcross, current CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, will assume a new full-time role as Executive Chairman of the Board.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Outside Join Forces to Create North America’s Preeminent Snowsports Hub

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Ski & Snowboard and Outside Interactive, Inc., today announced a longterm strategic partnership to create and broadcast snowsports content.

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  • Ski & Snowboard and Outside Interactive, Inc., today announced a longterm strategic partnership to create and broadcast snowsports content.
  • Ski & Snowboard consumer membership, as well as business partnerships in competition registration, photography services, Web3 innovation, and sponsorship sales.
  • Ski & Snowboard nurture the next generation of American medal hopefuls, said Robin Thurston, CEO of Outside.
  • Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic National Governing Body (NGB) of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah.

Green Dot Corporation Appoints George Gresham as Chief Executive Officer and President

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Mr. Gresham succeeds Dan R. Henry, who was terminated as Chief Executive Officer and President of Green Dot and resigned as a member of Green Dots Board of Directors, effective the same date.

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  • Mr. Gresham succeeds Dan R. Henry, who was terminated as Chief Executive Officer and President of Green Dot and resigned as a member of Green Dots Board of Directors, effective the same date.
  • Most recently, Mr. Gresham has served as Green Dots Chief Financial and Operating Officer and as a member of Green Dots Board of Directors since October 2021.
  • As Green Dots Chief Financial and Operating Officer and a member of the Board, George has deep experience with Green Dot and its strategy and an appreciation for the strengths of its dedicated team members.
  • Green Dot Bank is a subsidiary of Green Dot Corporation and member of the FDIC1.

CIENCE Announces August Keating as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

DENVER, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CIENCE is pleased to announce the appointment of August Keating as the new, interim CEO of the company. Keating brings more than a decade of strategic experience to this critical role. Previously, she was the Head of Global Engineering Strategy at FIS, a publicly traded (NYSE) leading provider of technology solutions and services for merchants, banks, and capital markets firms globally.

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  • DENVER, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CIENCE is pleased to announce the appointment of August Keating as the new, interim CEO of the company.
  • In her role at FIS, Keating oversaw the development and execution of strategy for the global engineering business (10,000+ engineers) and will spearhead the continued build-out of the CIENCE software organization among other leadership duties.
  • "August Keating brings a wealth of experience to lead our future growth," said CIENCE Chairman Thomas Cornelius.
  • "I'm excited and humbled to be named CEO of CIENCE," said Keating.

FIS to Report Third Quarter Earnings on November 3, 2022

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

FIS (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, will announce third quarter 2022 financial results on Thurs., November 3, 2022, prior to market open.

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  • FIS (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, will announce third quarter 2022 financial results on Thurs., November 3, 2022, prior to market open.
  • The company will sponsor a live webcast of its earnings conference call with the investment community beginning at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) the same day.
  • To access the webcast, go to the Investor Relations section of FIS homepage, www.fisglobal.com .
  • FIS is a leading provider of technology solutions for financial institutions and businesses of all sizes and across any industry globally.

Allied Payment Network Expands Sales Team to Support New Market Expansion, Growing Client Base

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

"To support our emergence as a leading payments provider and to best serve our clients, Allied focuses on recruiting professionals with vast expertise in banking and fintech," said CEO Ralph Marcuccilli.

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  • "To support our emergence as a leading payments provider and to best serve our clients, Allied focuses on recruiting professionals with vast expertise in banking and fintech," said CEO Ralph Marcuccilli.
  • "With these strong additions to our team, Allied is poised to continue significant client base growth, helping these financial institutions strengthen their market positions with innovative solutions that meet consumer demand for real-time money movementfrom bill pay to bitcoin."
  • The company adds the following:
    Meier brings 24+ years of experience with community banks and credit unions, beginning as Sr.
  • Prior to joining Allied, Witherbee founded fintech partner company Engage Partners Group and Partnership Marketing, LLCboth financial services growth strategy firms.

New Report from DECTA Highlights the Importance of Contactless Payment Technologies for the Growth of Other Niches alongside the Popularity of Digital Wallets

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

The report claims that contactless payment technologies will not only make digital wallets more popular, but also boost the growth of new niche industries.

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  • The report claims that contactless payment technologies will not only make digital wallets more popular, but also boost the growth of new niche industries.
  • In its report, DECTA reveals several key figures related to the rapidly growing popularity of contactless payments:
    Almost half (48.6%) of the e-commerce payments made globally in 2021 were via digital wallets.
  • The report by DECTA suggests that payment tokenization will be critical to the growth of several other niches.
  • By connecting payments to digital wallets and ensuring safety via tokenization, it is possible to turn every device into a secure payment method.

New Report from DECTA Highlights the Importance of Contactless Payment Technologies for the Growth of Other Niches alongside the Popularity of Digital Wallets

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

The report claims that contactless payment technologies will not only make digital wallets more popular, but also boost the growth of new niche industries.

Key Points: 
  • The report claims that contactless payment technologies will not only make digital wallets more popular, but also boost the growth of new niche industries.
  • In its report, DECTA reveals several key figures related to the rapidly growing popularity of contactless payments:
    Almost half (48.6%) of the e-commerce payments made globally in 2021 were via digital wallets.
  • The report by DECTA suggests that payment tokenization will be critical to the growth of several other niches.
  • By connecting payments to digital wallets and ensuring safety via tokenization, it is possible to turn every device into a secure payment method.