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Currency Exchange International, Corp. reports developments in foreign exchange technology, payments processing, and retail currency services under the CURN symbol. The company serves banks, credit unions, businesses, and consumers in the United States and select global clients, with products that include foreign currency exchange, wire transfer payments, Global EFTs, and foreign cheque clearing. Wholesale activity is supported by proprietary FX software, APIs connected to core banking platforms, and relationship managers, while consumer activity is handled through company-owned branches, agent branches, and the OnlineFX e-commerce channel.
Company news also covers financial results, normal course issuer bid share repurchases, shareholder meeting votes, incentive and rights-plan matters, vault and cash-management operations, and the completed dissolution of Exchange Bank of Canada as part of CXI's exit from Canada.
Currency Exchange International (CURN) reported Q1 financial results for the period ending January 31, 2021, revealing a 48% decline in revenue to $5.1 million, influenced by a 62% drop in banknotes sales due to the ongoing pandemic. Nonetheless, their payments segment grew by 82%. The company recorded a net loss of $1.7 million and a negative operating cash flow of approximately $1.5 million. Despite these challenges, CXI remains optimistic about future growth, particularly in their payments sector and has strong liquidity with $57 million in cash.
Currency Exchange International (CURN) announced its integration with Jack Henry Banking's Vendor Integration Program (VIP), enhancing its foreign exchange software, CXIFX, with SilverLake, CIF 20/20, and Core Director. This integration aims to improve automation for financial institutions by providing a comprehensive suite of services, including foreign currency exchange and international payments. The partnership allows banks to streamline their foreign exchange services, enhancing customer relationships and operational efficiency.
Currency Exchange International (CURN) has launched a new concierge service for purchasing cryptocurrencies at select branches, beginning February 17, 2021. This initiative, developed in partnership with Cyclebit and CEX.IO, aims to simplify the cryptocurrency acquisition process for customers, allowing purchases of Bitcoin and Ethereum in under 10 minutes. Initially, the service will be available at 12 locations across the U.S., where customers can use cash, debit, or credit cards. The first 1,000 buyers will receive a complimentary NFC-enabled hardware wallet.