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Armanino Introduces Advanced Fund Administration Services to Enhance Private Equity and Real Estate Fund Management

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Armanino LLP (“Armanino”), a top 20 national accounting and consulting firm, announces the expansion of Armanino’s Fund Administration Services (AFA) to provide comprehensive fund administration solutions to private equity and real estate investment firms–streamlining operations and enhancing investor confidence by integrating cutting-edge technology, expert financial insights, as well as rigorous updated procedures.

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  • Armanino LLP (“Armanino”), a top 20 national accounting and consulting firm, announces the expansion of Armanino’s Fund Administration Services (AFA) to provide comprehensive fund administration solutions to private equity and real estate investment firms–streamlining operations and enhancing investor confidence by integrating cutting-edge technology, expert financial insights, as well as rigorous updated procedures.
  • The ongoing consolidation in the fund administration space only further complicates matters, creating constant change and significant headaches for management teams.
  • “The need for comprehensive, sophisticated fund administration has never been greater,” says Jason Gilbert, Partner and Fund Administration Practice Leader at Armanino.
  • To learn more, or inquire how Armanino’s Fund Administration Services can support you, contact Jason Gilbert here .

OneSpan to Announce First Quarter Financial Results on May 2, 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

OneSpan Inc. (NASDAQ: OSPN), the digital agreements security company, today announced it will release its first quarter 2024 financial results after the market close on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

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  • OneSpan Inc. (NASDAQ: OSPN), the digital agreements security company, today announced it will release its first quarter 2024 financial results after the market close on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
  • OneSpan will host a conference call that day at 4:30 p.m.
  • A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible from the OneSpan investor relations website at investors.onespan.com .
  • OneSpan encourages participants to dial in at least 15 minutes before the start of the call.

Webinar: CFPB 1033 and Open Banking: Opportunities and Challenges for Banks

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

i2c Inc. , a leading provider of digital banking and payments solutions, today announced that it will host a live, one-hour virtual roundtable with The Financial Brand titled “CFPB 1033 and Open Banking: Opportunities and Challenges for Banks” on Wednesday, April 17 at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET.

Key Points: 
  • i2c Inc. , a leading provider of digital banking and payments solutions, today announced that it will host a live, one-hour virtual roundtable with The Financial Brand titled “CFPB 1033 and Open Banking: Opportunities and Challenges for Banks” on Wednesday, April 17 at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET.
  • The webinar will unpack the potential of CFPB 1033 for enhancing open banking initiatives.
  • Attendees will gain insights into data-sharing strategies to enrich customer experiences and develop new products while also navigating fintech market dynamics.
  • Furthermore, the session will provide an understanding of the rule's challenges and opportunities, equipping participants with strategies to excel in this changing landscape.

StartupOS Announces Generative AI Accelerator Program to Scale Early-Stage Startups and Boost Enterprise Collaboration

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

StartupOS , a leader in StartupTech, today announced its first Accelerator Program focused on generative AI.

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  • StartupOS , a leader in StartupTech, today announced its first Accelerator Program focused on generative AI.
  • The program is designed to accelerate early-stage startups and connect them with emerging enterprises, providing a unique platform for collaboration and growth.
  • Startups accepted into the Generative AI Accelerator Program will gain access to the StartupOS platform, which provides access to essential founder tools, proven mentors, personalized guidance, and partner solutions.
  • To learn more about the Generative AI Accelerator Program, how to get involved as a startup, or how to sponsor a demo day as an enterprise, visit https://startupos.com/events/ .

IG North America Doubles Down on Commitment to Chicago with New tastytrade Office Space, New tastylive Studios, and $600,000 Partnership with Greenwood Project

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

IG US Holdings, Inc. (“IG North America”) proudly announces its new headquarters in the Fulton Market district in downtown Chicago.

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  • IG US Holdings, Inc. (“IG North America”) proudly announces its new headquarters in the Fulton Market district in downtown Chicago.
  • To mark the brokerage firm’s commitment to Chicago, tastytrade will make a $600,000 investment in Greenwood Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to propelling Black and Latino college students into high-trajectory careers in financial services.
  • Tastylive and tastytrade, subsidiaries of IG North America, were created in Chicago by the co-founders of thinkorswim, Tom Sosnoff and Scott Sheridan, and acquired by UK-headquartered IG Group for $1 billion in 2021.
  • This strategic partnership between tastytrade and Greenwood Project signifies a shared commitment to driving positive change and creating pathways to success for underrepresented communities in the financial services industry.

Trustate and Interactive Legal Join Forces to Empower Estate Planners Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Trustate , a leading trust and estate administration platform, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Interactive Legal , a premier provider of estate planning document drafting systems.

Key Points: 
  • Trustate , a leading trust and estate administration platform, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Interactive Legal , a premier provider of estate planning document drafting systems.
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    As the demand for efficient and effective estate planning solutions continues to rise, Trustate and Interactive Legal have recognized the need to coordinate their respective technologies to offer comprehensive support to legal practitioners.
  • Interactive Legal brings to the table its extensive expertise in document drafting systems for trust & estate attorneys, elder lawyers, and special needs planners.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Interactive Legal to provide legal professionals with a seamless and comprehensive solution for their estate planning needs," said Tara Faquir, COO and Co-Founder of Trustate.

DataVisor Partners with Mitek to Strengthen Fraud Detection Ecosystem with Enhanced Check Fraud Protection

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

DataVisor , the world’s leading AI-powered fraud and risk platform, announced today that it has partnered with Mitek (NASDAQ: MITK) to enhance the platform’s comprehensive check fraud protection offerings.

Key Points: 
  • DataVisor , the world’s leading AI-powered fraud and risk platform, announced today that it has partnered with Mitek (NASDAQ: MITK) to enhance the platform’s comprehensive check fraud protection offerings.
  • By integrating Mitek’s Check Fraud Defender, a consortium based check fraud detection solution with DataVisor’s advanced machine learning and real-time data analysis, financial institutions (FIs) can now benefit from industry-leading check fraud protection within a single platform.
  • Mitek’s industry-leading Check Fraud Defender leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology to accurately detect check fraud in real-time by visually evaluating distinct check attributes.
  • As check fraud continues to rise and fraudsters keep evolving their tactics, identifying check fraud becomes more challenging when examining check images individually in isolation.

2024 Abrigo Fraud Survey: 61% of Americans Still Write Checks and Millions Fall Victim to Check Fraud

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Perhaps surprisingly, Gen Z and Millennials self-reported writing more checks than Gen Xers 45 – 54 years old:

Key Points: 
  • Perhaps surprisingly, Gen Z and Millennials self-reported writing more checks than Gen Xers 45 – 54 years old:
    Just over half (51%) of check fraud victims had been targeted two or more times.
  • The survey also found that small business owners more often were victims of financial fraud than others, with 57% reporting they’ve been targeted.
  • They also dealt with more check fraud too: 60% of small businesses experiencing check fraud reported two or more instances.
  • The survey revealed that small businesses have a greater awareness of check fraud technology (66%) than the general population.

Parthenon Capital Sells Institutional Cash Distributors, a Leading Independent, Multi-Fund Investment Platform for Corporate Treasury Professionals, to Tradeweb Markets, Inc.

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Parthenon Capital, a leading growth-oriented private equity firm, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Institutional Cash Distributors, LLC (“ICD”), an institutional investment software and technology provider for corporate treasury organizations trading short-term investments, to Tradeweb Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: TW).

Key Points: 
  • Parthenon Capital, a leading growth-oriented private equity firm, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Institutional Cash Distributors, LLC (“ICD”), an institutional investment software and technology provider for corporate treasury organizations trading short-term investments, to Tradeweb Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: TW).
  • Based in Golden, CO, the ICD portal services 500 corporate treasury clients (including nearly 20% of the S&P 100), across 65 industries and more than 45 countries.
  • Throughout the partnership, Parthenon Capital and management invested in the Company to build the market leading technology solution in corporate treasury liquidity and risk management.
  • “We are excited about our future with Tradeweb and our ability to continue providing innovative technology and exceptional service to our clients.

Fiserv to Release First Quarter Earnings Results on April 23, 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, will announce its first quarter financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

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  • Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, will announce its first quarter financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
  • The company will discuss the results in a live webcast at 7 a.m. CT on April 23.
  • The webcast, along with supplemental financial information, can be accessed on the investor relations section of the Fiserv website at investors.fiserv.com .
  • A replay will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live webcast.