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Ascendant Announces Leadership Transition: Shemina Jiwani Appointed as CEO

TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendant, a leading provider of international payment solutions, has announced a change in its senior leadership. Shemina Jiwani has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. In her new role, Shemina will oversee all strategic initiatives and operations, steering Ascendant into its next phase of innovation led growth. Shemina’s promotion to CEO reflects her outstanding service and leadership within Ascendant, having ...

Ascendant Announces New State-of-the-Art International Payments Tracker

TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendant, the leading provider of cross-border payments for the corporate and financial institution markets, today announced the release of a state-of-the-art international payment tracker. This technology allows customers and payees to track all payments in real-time. Similar to tracking a package, Track 360® delivers full visibility into payment status, associated fees, and location of all payment types. This innovative solution also allows payment ...

Ascendant Announces New Strategic Business Investment from Battery Ventures

TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendant, an international provider of cross-border business payment solutions and a financial technology company, today announced that Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, has agreed to make a significant investment in the company. Once closed, the new investment will make Battery Ventures the primary investor and enable Ascendant to enter its next phase of growth; it will also accelerate a product innovation plan designed ...