Here are our news updates for the week of August 9, 2010. To get our updates real-time, follow us here.
Bling Nation partners with two more banks. Bling Nation is now providing its mobile payments solution to 15 banks. http://bit.ly/finovate8121
Intuit buys personal finance company Cha-Ching. Users of its Mac app are being migrated to Mint.com and Quicken. http://tcrn.ch/finovate8101
Firethorn shows it’s “SWAGG.” The technology will allow users to use, exchange and purchase gift cards with their mobile phones. http://bit.ly/finovate8103
CP Federal Credit Union selects “BOB” from Jwaala – http://bit.ly/finovate8113
On Deck Capital offers new (free) small business tools. Now On Deck Capital has launched free online credit-evaluation tools for small businesses. http://bit.ly/finovate891
SafetyPay is entering the U.S. market. The retail pilot program will help to monetize and secure online payments. See their demo at FinovateSpring 2010 http://bit.ly/finovate8111
SmartyPig lets you share progress towards your goal. Twitter and Facebook integration allow users to share their progress towards goals. http://bit.ly/finovate894
Sybase 365 upgrades m-banking platform. Version 3.0 was released August 9. http://bit.ly/finovate8102
The Receivables Exchange announces 300% YTD growth. The company allows firms of all sizes to sell receivables to improve cash flow. http://bit.ly/finovate8112
TransFS raises $510,000 for credit card processing comparison site. The TechCrunch story indicates that TransFS hopes to replicate for business what BillShrink has done for consumers. http://tcrn.ch/finovate893
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