Cuso International

FIRSTCLOSE ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT REALIGNMENT

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

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AUSTIN, Texas, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstClose, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer, Tim Smith has been appointed to Chief Strategy Officer and Craig Austin, Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development, has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer.

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In the newly created Chief Strategy Officer role, Smith will be responsible for guiding FirstClose as it leverages emerging disruptive technologies.
In this role, he will lead FirstClose's go-to-market activity, business development, sales, account management and the continued evolution of the FirstClose partner ecosystem.
"Over the past two years, FirstClose has experienced record growth and broad industry acceptance under Tim's sales leadership, and this momentum accelerated even faster since Craig has come on board," said Tedd Smith, Chief Executive Officer at FirstClose.
"The new roles and responsibilities recognize their individual strengths and position FirstClose to achieve its next levels of growth and product leadership."

Real-Time Payments Platform, Pidgin, Partners with OSSNA to Help More Financial Institutions Offer Faster Payments

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

With over 45 years of collective core integration experience, OSSNA engages in the design, development and deployment of business solutions that empower financial institutions to offer a world-class customer experience.

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With over 45 years of collective core integration experience, OSSNA engages in the design, development and deployment of business solutions that empower financial institutions to offer a world-class customer experience.
With a mission to make faster payments possible, no matter how they evolve, Pidgin serves as a single solution to send and receive faster payments directly from a checking account.
By partnering with Pidgin, a front-runner in the real-time payments space, OSSNA is proud to help community financial institutions across the nation meet the growing demand for faster payments.
Pidgin is a new, innovative and secure faster payments ecosystem, enabling financial institutions, business owners and individuals to process transactions faster and with lower fees.

Quinte Financial Technologies Adds Two Experienced Sales Professionals to Address Increased Operational Demands at Banks and Credit Unions

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quinte Financial Technologies Inc. (Quinte) today announced the addition of Jim Bray and David Halling, two experienced sales and business development professionals who will address the increasing demand for managed services, process improvement, and automation of key operational functions at banks and credit unions.

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Over the past decade, Quinte has been honored to support the operational needs of some of the nation's most respected financial institutions.
With their help, Quinte has increased its ability as an outsourced provider to deliver on its mission to help banks and credit unions gain competitive advantage through operational excellence."
About Quinte Financial Technologies Inc.
New York City-based Quinte helps to address a broad range of operational requirements for financial institutions.
Quinte works with banks, credit unions, core processors, and CUSOs and associations to reduce costs, increase operational efficiency, and improve competitive advantage.

Capstone's Anna Kochkina Promoted to Director, Valuation Services

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

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VIENNA, Va., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capstone Strategic, Inc. has announced the promotion of Anna Kochkina to the position of Director, Valuation Services.

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VIENNA, Va., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capstone Strategic, Inc. has announced the promotion of Anna Kochkina to the position of Director, Valuation Services.
In her new capacity, she will oversee all aspects of the M&A valuation services Capstone provides to clients including valuation of business interests, designing financial models, and conducting risk assessments.
Prior to joining Capstone, Anna developed valuation models and provided buy-side and sell-side equity research for global banks including ING and UniCredit.
She received her MBA in Finance from American University and holds a designation as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA).

Glia Continues Rapid Growth in 2021, Doubling Customer Base, Employee Headcount and Strategic Alliances While Expanding Global Reach

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Monday, January 31, 2022

Glia has finished another strong year of growth fueled by a $78 million round in series C funding.

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Glia has finished another strong year of growth fueled by a $78 million round in series C funding.
2022 is already off to a great start with incredible momentum across the board, along with a growing interest in Digital Customer Service (DCS).
Glia continued to expand its customer map in 2021, with over 250 financial institutions across 47 states and in 12 countries.
To further accelerate growth, Glia has invested heavily in its people, more than doubling the number of employees, while adding strategic leadership hires.

PSCU Collaborates with CPI Card Group to Reduce Plastic Waste

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Monday, November 15, 2021

In conjunction with National Recycling Day, recognized on Nov. 15, PSCU the nations premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) has announced it is collaborating with CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS) to offer cards that reduce first-use plastic by incorporating recycled plastic into the card body.

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In conjunction with National Recycling Day, recognized on Nov. 15, PSCU the nations premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) has announced it is collaborating with CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS) to offer cards that reduce first-use plastic by incorporating recycled plastic into the card body.
In the next several months, PSCU will begin providing Owner credit unions with access to the following CPI products:
CPIs Earthwise upcycled payment card, which is aimed at reducing first-use plastic and reusing plastic waste that might otherwise enter a landfill.
CPIs Second Wave payment card is the first payment card featuring a core made with recovered ocean-bound plastic.
About CPI Card Group Inc.
CPI Card Group is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand.

Cuso International resumes global volunteer-sending program

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

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"We are delighted to begin sending Canadian volunteers out on placements again," says Nicolas Moyer, CEO of Cuso International.

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"We are delighted to begin sending Canadian volunteers out on placements again," says Nicolas Moyer, CEO of Cuso International.
"After much consideration, Cuso International has made the decision to move forward with a stepwise re-entry in November 2021.
Working in tandem with Country Program Offices and volunteers who have remained in-country, Cuso has implemented measures to uphold its commitment to volunteer safety.
Cuso International gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada, through Global Affairs Canada, as well as its donors and supporters

FinTech Startup MotoRefi Adds Additional $5MM

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MotoRefi, the auto fintech startup on a mission to help people save money on their auto loans, today announced a $5 million investment from Curql Fund.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MotoRefi, the auto fintech startup on a mission to help people save money on their auto loans, today announced a $5 million investment from Curql Fund.
Curql Fund I is the only fund of its kind that connects credit unions with innovative fintech companies, with over 45 of the nation's largest credit unions participating.
"The team at Curql Fund is leading the way in terms of credit union innovation," said MotoRefi CEO Kevin Bennett.
This additional funding comes after MotoRefi announced it had raised $45 million in Series B funding in May, bringing the company's round total to $50 million.

CU Business Group and Jack Henry Announce Referral Partnership for Commercial Products and Services

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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Jack Henry announced today a referral partnership with CU Business Group (CUBG), the largest business services CUSO, to make payments, digital, lending, and financial performance solutions from Jack Henry available to its network of more than 600 credit unions.

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Jack Henry announced today a referral partnership with CU Business Group (CUBG), the largest business services CUSO, to make payments, digital, lending, and financial performance solutions from Jack Henry available to its network of more than 600 credit unions.
Jack Henry offers an excellent suite of products that help to support this mission," explained Larry Middleman, president and founder of CUBG.
CU Business Group, LLC, provides business lending, deposit and consulting services to credit unions nationwide.
About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Jack Henry (NASDAQ: JKHY )is a leading SaaS providerprimarily for the financial services industry.

Nymbus CUSO Secures New $5 Million Financing Round

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

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NYMBUS , a leading provider of banking technology solutions, today announced the closing of a new round of financing led by the Curql Fund.

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NYMBUS , a leading provider of banking technology solutions, today announced the closing of a new round of financing led by the Curql Fund.
The $5 million investment will be used towards Nymbus CUSO and accelerate a shared commitment to breakthrough technology for ensuring continued growth and stability for the credit union community.
Our investment in Nymbus CUSO by our flagship fund is based on the level of differentiation it brings to the credit union space, said Nick Evens, CEO of Curql.
Curqls investment follows an additional $20 million funding round recently led by VyStar Credit Union to advance the development of Nymbus CUSO.