Quontic Bank

Quontic Bank Launches Alkami's Digital Banking Solution

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the U.S., announced today that Quontic Bank, the adaptive digital bank, has launched the Alkami Digital Banking Platform, converting the bank's customer base to Alkami's single platform for online banking. As a purely digital bank, a best-in-class web and mobile presence is business-critical for Quontic Bank. The Bank's decision to leverage Alkami's Digital Banking Solution speaks to its commitment to delivering a seamless user experience for its retail customers.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the U.S., announced today that Quontic Bank , the adaptive digital bank, has launched the Alkami Digital Banking Platform, converting the bank's customer base to Alkami's single platform for online banking.
  • As a purely digital bank, a best-in-class web and mobile presence is business-critical for Quontic Bank.
  • The Bank's decision to leverage Alkami's Digital Banking Solution speaks to its commitment to delivering a seamless user experience for its retail customers.
  • Through the Alkami Digital Banking Platform, Quontic Bank and its customers will benefit from enhanced account opening capabilities and data analytics that can drive improved engagement.

Steve Thomas Launches Minority-Owned National Correspondent Lender

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen Thomas announced the creation of FutureWave Finance, a minority-owned national correspondent lender, of which he is the President and CEO. The culmination of many years of planning, FutureWave partners with investors to serve the needs of lenders by offering a product suite intended to drive the future of the mortgage industry and expand home ownership across the country.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stephen Thomas announced the creation of FutureWave Finance, a minority-owned national correspondent lender, of which he is the President and CEO.
  • FutureWave Finance is a trailblazing minority-owned, national correspondent lender.
  • Steve began his career as a Naval Officer in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and is a 1992 Navy ROTC midshipman graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.
  • "I've known Steve Thomas a long time and if anyone can deliver the leadership and drive to change the mortgage industry and provide home ownership opportunities, it's Steve.

Stephen Thomas Joins Board of Directors for Fay Financial

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fay Financial, an integrated real estate services provider, announced that Stephen Thomas has joined the Board of Directors for the firm. Thomas brings diversity and a wide range of industry experience to his new role with Fay.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fay Financial, an integrated real estate services provider, announced that Stephen Thomas has joined the Board of Directors for the firm.
  • Thomas brings diversity and a wide range of industry experience to his new role with Fay.
  • Stephen Thomas has joined the Board of Directors for Fay Financial, an integrated real estate services provider.
  • "Fay Financial has the vision, infrastructure, and executive team to accomplish some amazing things in this space and I look forward to working with the Board to do even more."

QUONTIC NAMES ROBERT G. RUSSELL, JR. AS NEW PRESIDENT

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quontic announced today that Robert G. Russell, Jr. has been appointed President of Quontic, reporting to the Interim CEO and Co-Founder, George Lazaridis, and the institution's Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quontic announced today that Robert G. Russell, Jr. has been appointed President of Quontic, reporting to the Interim CEO and Co-Founder, George Lazaridis, and the institution's Board of Directors.
  • A veteran in the banking industry, Robert was most recently with Patriot Bank in Stamford, Connecticut, where he was President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • As President of Quontic, Robert will manage and lead the executive management team, as well as the Data Analytics team.
  • Robert will also play an integral role in defining the bank's strategic vision and assuring Quontic is structured for continued growth and success.

Quontic Bank Selects Spiral’s Platform to Amplify Community Impact Nationwide

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Together, they are launching a digital Community Impact Center for Quontic —an online portal that provides transparent visibility into Quontic Bank's philanthropic activities and their significant contributions to society.

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  • Together, they are launching a digital Community Impact Center for Quontic —an online portal that provides transparent visibility into Quontic Bank's philanthropic activities and their significant contributions to society.
  • By leveraging Spiral's customizable platform, Quontic's customers can instantly understand the bank's community and environmental impact.
  • The partnership between Spiral and Quontic Bank marks a significant step forward in leveraging technology for social and environmental impact.
  • "We are delighted to partner with Quontic Bank to amplify their community impact," said Shawn Melamed, CEO and Co-founder at Spiral.

Quontic Bank Opens Metaverse Outpost

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quontic Bank announced the opening of its outpost in Decentraland, the first banking experience in the Metaverse. Quontic began as a community bank over a decade ago and has evolved into a fully digital national bank with an innovative, customer-centric approach that has led the industry in offering some of the most groundbreaking experiences and products.

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  • NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Quontic Bank announced the opening of its outpost in Decentraland, the first banking experience in the Metaverse.
  • "Quontic was the first bank to offer Bitcoin rewards on checking accounts, the first to offer a wearable payment solution, and now, the first to open an outpost in the Metaverse," said Steve Schnall, CEO of Quontic Bank.
  • The Metaverse location will allow Quontic to connect with customers, offer education, and eventually - as the virtual world evolves - offer banking services.
  • To learn more about the Quontic Bank Metaverse outpost, including how you can visit yourself, click here.

EY Announces Steven Schnall of Quontic Bank as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 New York Award Finalist

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announces that the Founder CEO of Quontic Bank was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 New York Award finalist. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.

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  • NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announces that the Founder CEO of Quontic Bank was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 New York Award finalist.
  • "I am honored to make the short list of finalists in this year's competition," said Steve Schnall, CEO of Quontic Bank.
  • The fact that EY and the judges recognize our innovation and growth is as gratifying as the success of our business."
  • The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in June 2023.

Quontic Bank Strengthens Its Digital Operations Team with Banking Veteran Adriana Ramon

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quontic Bank announced today that Adriana Ramon will join the adaptive digital bank as Senior Vice President, Digital Bank Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversight to the bank operations team.

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  • NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Quontic Bank announced today that Adriana Ramon will join the adaptive digital bank as Senior Vice President, Digital Bank Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversight to the bank operations team.
  • She will also focus on enhancing all deposit operations in support of Quontic's mission to further streamline its digital operations.
  • "I'm thrilled to join a mission-driven bank like Quontic and help drive this adaptive digital bank's strategy and product development," said Adriana.
  • Prior to joining Quontic, Adriana served as First Vice President, Digital Bank Operations for Safra National Bank of New York, where she helped launch its digital bank offerings and created the operational infrastructure to support the bank's products.

Quontic Bank Launches First Ever Payments Ring in the United States

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quontic Bank announced today that it has introduced the first ever tap-to-pay mobile payment ring to the U.S. market. Quontic is an innovative, digital-first, and customer centric bank on a mission to redefine how a bank and its customers conduct business.

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  • NEW YORK, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quontic Bank announced today that it has introduced the first ever tap-to-pay mobile payment ring to the U.S. market.
  • Quontic is an innovative, digital-first, and customer centric bank on a mission to redefine how a bank and its customers conduct business.
  • Quontic is the first bank to offer Bitcoin rewards on a checking account, the first to offer a wearable payment solution, and, often, the only bank willing to demonstrate just how innovative a digital bank can be," said Steve Schnall, CEO and Founder of Quontic.
  • Quontic is the adaptive digital bank that empowers its customers financially while embracing their diverse circumstances.

Quontic Bank Creates 10 Member Advisory Board to Support Community Development Efforts

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Monday, January 24, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quontic Bank Holdings Corp., the parent company of Quontic Bank, announced today that it has appointed 10 members to a newly created Black and Hispanic Community Development Advisory Board.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quontic Bank Holdings Corp., the parent company of Quontic Bank, announced today that it has appointed 10 members to a newly created Black and Hispanic Community Development Advisory Board.
  • The advisory board will allow Quontic to formally engage experts involved in non-profit, financial literacy, and organizations supporting equitable access to affordable housing development and ownership to Black and Hispanic populations.
  • This advisory board will work closely with Quontic's existing advisory board that advises on Quontic's geographic investment area, the greater New York City metropolitan area, as well as Quontic's nationwide reach to underrepresented low-income populations.
  • Quontic is an adaptive digital bank on a mission to help people grow their money with purpose.