Electronic procurement and the rise of a B2C-like shopping experience for corporate buyers has turned the buying process into a strategic function for many organizations. But for others, simply digitizing the procurement process in the first place remains a challenge. Government procurement is struggling to...
The International Chamber of Commerce Banking Commission recently released a report that found an imbalance between supply and demand of trade finance services. Its Global Survey on Trade Finance, which surveyed financial institutions across 98 countries, found that 61 percent of banks say they face...
More CFOs are guiding their organizations toward corporate cards in lieu of offering after-the-fact reimbursements via expense reports, The Wall Street Journal recently reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Microsoft is positioning itself further within small businesses, announcing new features for SME users of Office 365 on Monday (July 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
B2B payments startup PayStand announced new funding last week, but the investment is notable for more than one reason. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
Accelerated payments initiatives like the U.K.’s Faster Payments Scheme (FPS) are only valuable when financial institutions and other players can actually access the service. That’s not so easy, even for the largest banks, says Steve Clarke, sales director for PayPort, the gateway service run by...
Japan’s Mizuho Bank is moving forward with plans to use blockchain for trade finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...
Fifth Third is making changes aimed at accelerating SMBs’ access to its lines of credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...
Veem, the B2B payments company formerly known as Align Commerce, is partnering with QuickBooks as the accounting software company looks to integrate payment capabilities for its SME users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
