Alibaba has been far from secret when it comes to boosting its presence in India. The Chinese eCommerce conglomerate has been ramping up operations in the nation through an array of investments and new operations. Alibaba founder Jack Ma visited India Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
In the wake of the revelations of mass surveillance programs initiated by the U.S. government and uncovered by Edward Snowden in 2013, the economy has largely taken a wait-and-see approach to how the controversy over data protection would impact the market. The rise in Data-as-a-Service...
Europe may have one of the world’s most robust alternative lending markets, but regulators have begun to explore how to regulate the industry. The challenge, experts say, is how authorities can protect investors and borrowers without limiting the positive impact of the alternative finance sector....
The rates at which small businesses are requesting and accepting capital have steadily increased, hitting the highest levels since 2012, according to the quarterly results of the latest Dun & Bradstreet and Pepperdine Private Capital Access (PCA) Index. The Q2 2015 Index report, derived from...
Businesses today are facing increasing pressure to digitize and automate their processes to save time and money. For B2B companies, digital paperwork can be especially helpful in facilitating payments, settling invoices and managing cash flow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
If Spain wants to see its economy — and its small and medium-sized enterprise community — grow and succeed, the nation must strengthen its alternative lending sector. That’s the conclusion from experts at ActitudSage, according to reports published late last week. Get the Full Story Complete the...
One of the most prominent benefits of Software-as-a-Service is its ability to use Big Data to provide the service a company needs. When that SaaS involves helping the B2B community gain more connections, Big Data can provide a reliable method for businesses to strengthen conversation...
The Philippines has been applauded by some of the world’s largest governments for its sophisticated e-procurement program. But the nation has a long way to go to improve other areas, especially in the business finance industry. Luckily, international conglomerates are recognizing the Philippines as an...
In a recent interview with PYMNTS, Korstiaan Zandvliet, the cofounder and CEO of alternative lending platform Symbid, elaborated on how the company serves SMEs in need of capital through its just-released Funding Network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
