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i-payout Expands U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing Footprint and Advances European EMI Strategy
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, September 15th, 2026, FinanceWire
Expanded regulatory infrastructure is designed to give marketplaces, gig economy platforms, gaming and esports companies, insurance providers, affiliate networks, clinical research organizations and other enterprises greater access to flexible domestic and global payout capabilities
International Payout Systems, Inc. (“i-payout”), a global provider of payment and payout technology, today announced the continued expansion of its U.S. money transmitter licensing footprint while advancing its strategy to obtain a European Electronic Money Institution (“EMI”) license.
The initiative reflects i-payout’s long-term commitment to building a more direct, efficient, and scalable global payments infrastructure. By expanding its regulatory capabilities, i-payout aims to increase control over payment flows, reduce reliance on intermediary relationships, broaden the payment services it can support and create more efficient pathways for domestic and cross-border transactions.
The strategy is particularly relevant to enterprises operating payment programs across multiple jurisdictions, including marketplaces, gig economy and freelance platforms, gaming and esports companies, affiliate networks, insurance providers, clinical research organizations, direct selling companies, and businesses managing refunds, claims and reimbursements.
For these businesses, expanded licensing is intended to give i-payout greater flexibility to introduce new payment capabilities, broaden geographic coverage and create a more integrated payment experience for both enterprises and their recipients.
Whether a marketplace is paying thousands of sellers, a gig platform is compensating independent workers, a gaming company is distributing player or tournament payments, an insurer is issuing claims payments, or a clinical research organization is paying study participants, the underlying challenge is similar: moving money securely and efficiently to large numbers of recipients while supporting different payment methods, currencies, jurisdictions and regulatory requirements.
i-payout’s licensing strategy is designed to strengthen the infrastructure supporting those increasingly complex payment programs.
Expanding U.S. Regulatory Coverage
i-payout has continued expanding its U.S. money transmitter licensing footprint during 2026 and is working toward completing its required U.S. licensing coverage by the end of 2027.
As part of that expansion, i-payout recently received approval from the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico for its Money Services Business license, further expanding the company’s regulated U.S. footprint.
The company’s broader licensing initiative is intended to increase the number of markets it can support directly and provide greater flexibility in how payment services are delivered to enterprise customers.
For i-payout customers, the objective is straightforward: broader reach, greater control over payment delivery, more payment capabilities and an increasingly unified infrastructure for managing payouts at scale.
“For nearly two decades, i-payout has been building technology that helps companies move money efficiently around the world,” said Eddie Gonzalez, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of i-payout. “Our customers include businesses that may need to pay thousands or even millions of people across different markets. Expanding our U.S. money transmitter licensing footprint gives us greater control over the infrastructure supporting those payments and positions us to provide our customers with more capabilities as their businesses grow.”
Advancing i-payout’s European EMI Strategy
At the same time, i-payout is advancing plans for a European EMI application as part of its broader international expansion strategy.
The European initiative is intended to strengthen i-payout’s ability to support a wider range of regulated payment services across multiple European markets and further enhance its ability to serve enterprise customers with international payment requirements.
For marketplaces, gig and freelance platforms, gaming and esports companies, affiliate networks, insurance providers and other digital businesses operating internationally, managing payment programs across markets through a more unified technology relationship can reduce the operational complexity associated with multiple payment providers, integrations and processes.
“Our goal is not simply to collect licenses,” Gonzalez said. “We are building regulatory infrastructure that creates tangible benefits for our customers: more markets, more payment options, greater control and a simpler way to manage increasingly complex global payment programs.”
Global Reach With True Local Payment Capabilities
A key component of i-payout’s global strategy is expanding access to true local payment capabilities.
For i-payout, a local payment means a payment delivered through domestic payment rails directly to a recipient’s local bank account in the recipient’s local currency — not through SWIFT and not through an international wire.
This distinction is important for enterprises managing large recipient populations across multiple countries. Combining global reach with local payment capabilities can help businesses create a more localized recipient experience while reducing dependence on traditional cross-border payment processes.
i-payout’s infrastructure is designed to give enterprise customers multiple ways to deliver funds, including local bank payments, virtual and physical cards, digital wallets, real-time payment capabilities and other alternative payment methods, depending on market availability and program requirements.
Compliance Technology Supporting the Expansion
Alongside its licensing initiative, i-payout continues to invest in technology designed to strengthen risk management, transaction monitoring and financial crime compliance.
As part of this investment, i-payout is implementing Hawk’s AI-powered financial crime technology to enhance transaction monitoring and risk-assessment capabilities.
Hawk provides AI-enabled technology for AML transaction monitoring, screening and other financial-crime risk functions used by banks, payment firms and fintech companies.
These investments are intended to support the increasingly sophisticated payment environments of the enterprises i-payout serves while maintaining robust compliance controls as transaction volumes, payment methods and geographic coverage expand.
One Platform Across Multiple Industries
i-payout provides enterprise payout solutions across a range of industries and payment use cases, including:
- Marketplaces: seller, merchant and participant payouts
- Gig Economy & Freelance: contractor and worker payments
- Gaming & Esports: player, creator, tournament and reward payouts
- Affiliate & Performance Marketing: affiliate and commission payments
- Direct Selling: distributor and commission payouts
- Insurance: claims, reimbursements and other disbursements
- Clinical Trials & Market Research: participant and research payments
- Refunds & Reimbursements: consumer refunds, claims and corporate reimbursement programs
- Enterprise & Global Workforce: high-volume domestic and international disbursements
The company’s strategy combines regulatory infrastructure, payment technology, compliance controls and multiple payout methods within a configurable enterprise platform designed to help businesses move money to recipients domestically and internationally.
“Licensing is not simply a compliance exercise for us,” Gonzalez added. “It is part of the infrastructure that allows us to build better products, create stronger financial relationships and give enterprise customers greater confidence in the platform handling their payments.”
About i-payout
International Payout Systems, Inc. (“i-payout”) is a global payments technology company providing configurable payment and payout solutions for businesses and organizations that need to distribute funds to recipients domestically and internationally.
Founded in 2007, i-payout supports multiple payout methods and serves enterprises across industries including marketplaces, the gig economy and freelance workforce, gaming and esports, affiliate marketing, direct selling, insurance, clinical research, market research, refunds and reimbursements, and other high-volume payment programs.
i-payout’s technology combines payment orchestration, recipient onboarding, identity verification, compliance capabilities, APIs, digital wallets and program-management tools within a unified enterprise payment environment.
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Dailenys Garcia
i-payout
discover@i-payout.com
954-513-3151
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Independent Louisiana horror film production company recognized at the national level by the International Association for Business Excellence
Labadieville, Louisiana, 3rd Nov 2026 — Horror House Pictures, an independent horror film production company based in Louisiana, has received the 2026 IABE National Excellence Award from the International Association for Business Excellence (IABE). The National Excellence Award is one of the highest recognitions the association offers, and it validates that an organization has met IABE’s standards at a national level.
Horror House Pictures was founded by husband and wife Brandon Scott Harrell and Cheyenne Harrell, who own and operate the company. The Harrells said the award means a great deal to them and affirms that they are on the right path.
IABE evaluates every applicant against five core standards: Digital Presence, Customer Reputation, Operational Standing, Industry Tenure, and Professional Integrity. Only a fraction of the organizations IABE reviews are approved. Horror House Pictures met all five standards in the 2026 evaluation period, and its recipient profile is now live on the IABE website.
The company’s origin is a story of urgency. In 2022, Brandon was seriously injured in a violent assault. Realizing how close he had come to losing his life, he decided not to wait to pursue his dream of making films. He and Cheyenne founded Horror House Pictures together.
Horror House Pictures has built a dedicated following among horror fans and independent filmmakers. Supporters know the Harrells as genuinely good people who take care of the fans who stand behind them. The company is also guided by clear principles:
- No animals on set. The company does not use animals in its films, to avoid working with animal trainers who may be abusive, and it does not accept scripts that include animal deaths.
- Creators come first. Horror House Pictures is dedicated to giving filmmakers more creative control over their vision and respecting their work as they intended it.
- Fan-supported independence. The Harrells own a merchandise company that helps sustain their films. Every dollar goes back into their film budgets.
“Horror House Pictures is a clear example of what our National Excellence Award is designed to recognize: a real company with a distinctive mission, a loyal audience, and principles it is willing to put in writing,” said a representative of IABE.
Fans, filmmakers, and potential partners can learn more at the company’s website or by calling the Horror House Pictures office at (985) 333-8086, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central.
About Horror House Pictures
Horror House Pictures is a horror film production company based in Louisiana, owned and operated by Brandon and Cheyenne Harrell. The company’s mission is to give horror fans the best in horror entertainment while respecting the vision of the filmmakers it works with. Its merchandise sales help fund its film productions.
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Irvine, California timeshare advocacy company recognized at the national level by the International Association for Business Excellence
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 3rd Nov 2026 — Leave Timeshare, an Irvine, California company that has helped timeshare owners work through contract issues since 2018, has received the 2026 National Excellence Award from the International Association for Business Excellence (IABE). The National Excellence Award is one of the highest recognitions the association offers.
IABE recognizes organizations based on their reputation and standing, drawing on publicly available information. Every applicant is evaluated against five standards: Digital Presence, Customer Reputation, Operational Standing, Industry Tenure, and Professional Integrity. Only a fraction of the organizations IABE reviews are approved, and Leave Timeshare met all five standards in the 2026 evaluation period. Its recipient profile is now live on the IABE website.
The award adds to a growing list of recognition for Leave Timeshare. According to the company, it has been named U.S. Business of the Year 2027 by American Business Vanguard, has earned a spot on the Global 100 for 2027, and has received a Consumer Ratings Institute 2026 award.
The company reports that it holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is a BBB4Good Certified Business. It has also been named a Top Workplace in Orange County and one of the World’s Best Employers in the U.S. for 2025. Through its partnership with One Tree Planted, Leave Timeshare supports reforestation projects, and it has received the Snoball Giving Back Award.
Many people who reach out to Leave Timeshare have already had a bad experience with their timeshare, and the company focuses on giving them clear information and steady support as they look for a way out. Owners can start with a free, no-obligation consultation at 866-236-6984, and the company’s website offers a “Do I Qualify” form, a payment calculator that shows the true cost of a timeshare, and an Exit Map that explains its process step by step. Leave Timeshare is not a law firm and works with independent attorneys who have timeshare law expertise. The company says outcomes depend on the circumstances of each case, and it explains what can realistically be achieved before an owner commits.
To learn more, visit leavetimeshare.com.
About Leave Timeshare
Leave Timeshare is a full-service timeshare advocacy group based in Irvine, California, specializing in timeshare contract resolution services. Founded in 2018, the company helps owners across the United States understand their options and work through contract issues, with free consultations and clear communication from start to finish.
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Houston-based solar consumer advocacy company recognized at the national level by the International Association for Business Excellence
HOUSTON, Texas, 3rd Nov 2026 – Solar Equity Solutions, a Houston-based company that helps homeowners work through solar agreements they feel were misrepresented or unfairly sold, has received the 2026 National Excellence Award from the International Association for Business Excellence (IABE). The National Excellence Award is one of the highest recognitions the association offers.
IABE recognizes organizations based on their reputation and standing, drawing on publicly available information. Every applicant is evaluated against five standards: Digital Presence, Customer Reputation, Operational Standing, Industry Tenure, and Professional Integrity. Only a fraction of the organizations IABE reviews are approved, and Solar Equity Solutions met all five standards in the 2026 evaluation period. Its recipient profile is now live at https://internationalbusinessexcellence.com/recipients/solar-equity-solutions/
The award adds to recent recognition for Solar Equity Solutions. According to the company, it was named Best Solar Exit Company by the Consumer Ratings Institute and Best Solar Consumer Protection Advocate of 2026 by The Insider Weekly, and it was a finalist in the 2026 Inspiring Workplaces awards. The company and its Vice President of Client Services were also featured in an October 2026 Forbes article about what businesses owe customers who do not fully understand a deal.
Founded in 2020, Solar Equity Solutions has assisted more than 5,000 homeowners. Many of the people who contact the company are dealing with stressful solar contracts, and the team focuses on clear information and steady support as homeowners look at their options. The company offers a free contract review, a solar cost calculator, and educational guides. It works with independent attorneys, does not sell solar systems, and does not represent installers or lenders. Solar Equity Solutions is not a law firm, and it notes that not all solar contracts qualify for cancellation and that individual results may vary.
To learn more, visit https://solarequitysolutions.com
About Solar Equity Solutions
Solar Equity Solutions is a solar consumer advocacy company with offices in Houston, Texas, and Santa Ana, California. It helps homeowners across the United States understand their solar agreements and explore their options, working alongside independent attorneys.
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