Newswire Summaries
Modulr accelerates US expansion with Cogent Bank partnership
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 16:18:13 (UTC)
Modulr accelerates US expansion with Cogent Bank partnership LONDON, UK and ORLANDO, Fla. (September 23, 2026) — Modulr, the payments automation platform built to scale, today announced further expansion in the United States through a strategic partnership with Cogent Bank. The partnership combines Modulr’s payments automation platform with Cogent Bank’s deep experience as a U.S. state-chartered, full-service community bank, giving businesses moving money in the U.S. access ...
Valuedynamx, a Collinson Company, names Emma Kisby as Chief Executive Officer
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 16:17:01 (UTC)
Sep 23, 2026 3:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time Valuedynamx, a Collinson Company, Names Emma Kisby as Chief Executive Officer to Drive Data-Led, AI-Powered Growth Leading global provider of purchase rewards for the world's biggest travel, retail and financial services brands expands its international reach under new leadership LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valuedynamx, a Collinson Company and leading provider of purchase rewards, has appointed Emma Kisby as its new Chief Executive Officer t...
Smartstream unveils new version of Smart Reconciliations Premium
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 16:08:07 (UTC)
Smartstream unveils new version of Smart Reconciliations Premium – agentic AI reconciliations with GRIT – Governance, ROI, Integration and Trust Key Facts • Smart Reconciliations Premium delivers approximately 25% lower total cost of ownership and 50% more throughput. • Smart Agents now investigate, resolve and progress exceptions autonomously, addressing the most time-consuming task, break investigation. Every agent action is logged, explainable and subject to human account...
TPA finds gap between firms’ AI inclusion confidence and reported practice
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 16:05:33 (UTC)
New research from The Payments Association reveals gap between firms’ AI inclusion confidence and reported practice New Payments Association research reveals that a third of firms surveyed do not separately monitor outcomes for vulnerable customers, making it harder to prove AI-enabled services work for them. LONDON, UK – 23 September 2026: A new report from The Payments Association, a trade group for the payments sector, assesses how prepared organisations are to deploy AI to ...
YELL Payment appoints Raphael Blunschi as CEO to lead next phase of growth
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 17:00:55 (UTC)
YELL Payment Appoints Raphael Blunschi as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Its Next Phase of Growth NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YELL, the payments platform for consumers and small businesses, today announced the appointment of Raphael Blunschi as Chief Executive Officer. Blunschi takes the helm as YELL scales into an everyday financial app for consumers and business owners, as the company surpasses 27,000 customers as of September 2026. Blunschi brings more than 30 years ...
LNRS study finds SNAP fraud costs have reached five-year high
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 16:58:53 (UTC)
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Study Finds SNAP Fraud Costs Have Reached a Five-Year High Agencies now incur an average of $4.29 in total costs for every $1 lost to fraud as payment accuracy, data quality and eligibility challenges continue to mount. WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions today released its fifth annual True Cost of Fraud™ Study for SNAP Agencies and Integrated Eligibility Systems (IES), finding that state and county Supplemental Nutri...
Adapt launches Late Pay Agent to put payment collection on autopilot
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 16:56:53 (UTC)
Adapt Launches Late Pay Agent to Put Payment Collection on Autopilot SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adapt, the leading automation platform for insurance, today announced the launch of the Late Pay Agent, an autonomous agent that helps P&C insurance agencies prevent cancellations for non-payment. Most agencies follow up with late-pay customers manually and don't have a repeatable process they can hand to a new employee. The Late Pay Agent removes interruptions fr...
Gen Z debt rising faster than tther generations, delaying homeownership, family planning
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 16:54:46 (UTC)
New Study: Gen Z Debt Is Rising Faster Than Any Other Generation, Delaying Homeownership and Family Planning 45% of Gen Z say their debt increased in the past year, more than any other generation, while Gen X is most likely to be cutting retirement savings to keep up, according to a new Accredited Debt Relief and Money.com survey of 2,000 U.S. adults. CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Debt is reshaping the American dream differently depending on how old you are, according ...
LegitScript certification applications rise 59%, led by 101% growth in telemedicine
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 16:28:13 (UTC)
LegitScript Certification Applications Rise 59%, Led by 101% Growth in Telemedicine Certification demand rises as telehealth expands into new care areas and providers look to compliance to support growth PORTLAND, Ore. – Sept. 22, 2026 – LegitScript, the leader in merchant and product certification and monitoring in the advertising, e-commerce, and payment sectors, today announced continued momentum across its certification program as behavioral health, telehealth, and other areas of d...
Viamericas expands cash pickup to 10,000 locations across Bangladesh
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 16:23:51 (UTC)
Viamericas Expands Cash Pickup to 10,000 Locations Across Bangladesh Coral Gables, September 22, 2026 — Viamericas, a leading provider of remittance services, announced the expansion of its cash pickup network in Bangladesh, extending its reach to over 10,000 pickup locations across the country. This latest development by Viamericas expands its network coverage to over 30 different banks for cash pickup, giving recipients easier access to their funds. With the option for cash pickup now...
