Plinqit tops $6 million in savings since launch
ANN ARBOR—In support of Financial Literacy Month in April, the Ann Arbor fintech firm Plinqit announced that it has exceeded $6 million in total saved by users since launching. Plinqit …
Plinqit adds Hicks as director of marketing
ANN ARBOR–Officials at the Ann Arbor fintech firm Plinqit, which pays users to learn about financial literacy, announced the addition of Diane Hicks to the company as director of marketing. …
Hyer, Catch extend modern benefits to independent contractors
GROSSE POINTE—Hyer, Grosse Pointe-based developers of an on-demand labor app connecting businesses to independent workers in the gig economy, announced a partnership with Catch, a New York-based personal payroll and …
Flagstar Bank accepting applications for fintech accelerator program
TROY—Flagstar Bank has announced that applications are now open for its third MortgageTech Accelerator program. The national program was designed by Flagstar Bank, the sixth largest bank mortgage originator and …
Acrisure adds cyber services business unit
GRAND RAPIDS—The fintech company and global insurance broker Acrisure announced the formation of a new business unit called Acrisure Cyber Services, joining insurance, reinsurance, real estate services and asset management …
USAA gives GreenPath $1M grant to help military families
FARMINGTON HILLS—Officials at GreenPath Financial Wellness, a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and education, was awarded a $1 million grant from the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) to help …
Acrisure enters Brazilian market with acquisition
GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at Acrisure LLC, a top 10 global insurance broker based in Grand Rapids, announced an agreement to acquire It’sSeg, the largest independent benefit management and insurance brokerage firm …
Bankjoy hits million-member mark
DETROIT—The Detroit-based digital banking provider Bankjoy announced it had expanded its reach to more than a million members nationwide. This milestone comes on the heels of adding several more credit …
Client win for Detroit fintech developer Bankjoy
DETROIT—The Detroit-based digital banking provider Bankjoy has signed Washington, D.C.-based Lafayette Federal Credit Union for its full digital banking suite to improve the overall experience for both its members and …
Benzinga to provide free website to one business a month for 2021
DETROIT—Officials at Benzinga, the Detroit-based financial technology (fintech) and financial news provider, announced the Benzinga Small Business Free Website Giveaway, a contest to build a free website for one business …