The U.K. government has reportedly rejected recommendations by the Treasury Select Committee that suggested stricter regulations on bank lending to small businesses (SMBs). Reports in The Guardian Friday (Jan. 11) said policymakers are speaking out against the government’s decision to not regulate small business lending,...
The late payments epidemic continues in the U.K., and larger firms take longer to pay. Separately, it’s no cakewalk for Patisserie Valerie to get suppliers paid on time, and McKesson is demanding payment from a retailer for its unpaid invoices.
Panasonic has announced that it will showcase its latest collection of technology solutions for customers in the manufacturing, logistics and retail sectors at NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show. The company is set to introduce the new solutions via a series of educational main stage presentations on...
President Donald Trump has officially nominated William Barr for attorney general, signaling renewed support for the business community, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Corporates cannot afford to manage compliance in isolation. With the globalization of supply chains, entering new markets and working with unfamiliar partners can introduce major risks for the enterprise. At the same time, managing compliance — not only across an organization, but across all its partners...
Small businesses (SMBs) and their accountants are facing some uncertainties this tax season, with a lack of clarity on new tax laws presenting a challenge for firms seeking an exemption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Elavon, a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp (U.S. Bank), has acquired B2B payments software company CenPOS, the firms revealed on Thursday (Jan. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) released startling data on Thursday (Jan. 10) about the growth of venture capital (VC): Investors deployed almost $131 billion in 2018 across nearly 9,000 deals, with record-breaking investment rounds and new highs in startup valuations grabbing the attention...
The value of debt held by U.S. corporations is now growing faster than the economy, and businesses are struggling to make their interest payments, according to a new report from the Institute of International Finance (IIF). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
