E-invoicing and procurement service provider Basware has positioned itself as a key player in the adoption of automated practices among governments. Last September the company became the first in the market to partner with Belgium’s federal government and develop a centralized e-invoicing platform — and it’s...
Chinese officials may have given the stamp of approval for the alternative lending market last week, but it’s foreign alt-financers that seem to be catching the most attention from Chinese companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
In markets where alternative lending is booming, small businesses may have more of a choice to access financial products, but many experts say SMEs are actually overwhelmed by the number of choices they have when it comes to choosing a lender with which to work....
Big Data is set to play a massive role in the rejuvenation of small business lending throughout the world. As traditional banks slowed their application approval rates following the financial crisis, alternative lenders took charge and provided a new outlet for SMEs to access working...
The more complicated the B2B payments problem, the less complex its solution has to be for businesses to implement. PYMNTS sat down with WEX’s SVP and General Manager of Virtual Payments, Jim Pratt, to get a look inside their V-card strategy and how companies from...
Brooklyn-based arts and crafts marketplace Etsy is adding something new to their platform to live alongside the custom-made mohair hamster sweaters now on offer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Alternative lending in the U.S. may be on the decline, but in Canada, the market is just beginning to heat up. Foreign lending platforms like U.S.-based OnDeck are entering the Canadian market, while local innovators are finding success in the relatively new market. Get the...
In the world of B2B innovation, Chile is most often mentioned in the context of e-invoicing. While it’s true that the nation is among the world’s leaders for successful digital procurement adoption, Chile has become an underdog success story for its embrace of Big Data...
Automaker Volkswagen is looking to make the process by which its individual dealers procure vehicles faster and far more cost efficient. Reports published Friday (June 12) said that Volkswagen Group is rolling out new updates to its Leaselink platform in the aim of saving thousands...
