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Middle Market CFOs Use Working Capital Tools to Boost Balance Sheets
March 04, 2026

The “Growth Corporates Working Capital Index 2025–2026: Research Report Data Book” is a PYMNTS Intelligence report commissioned by Visa. The report examines how Growth Corporates are rethinking working capital management in an environment defined by volatility, expansion and digital acceleration. These firms, typically generating between...

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Platforms Expand SMB Lending as Working Capital Demand Rises
March 02, 2026

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) ended 2025 sharpening their demand and reliance on platform-based working capital. Earnings disclosures indicate that those balances grew meaningfully year over year across major commerce ecosystems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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FinTech Avant Boosts Financing Capacity With New $200 Million Deal
March 02, 2026

FinTech company Avant closed a $200 million personal loan securitization that it said it expects to provide over $500 million in financing capacity over its 24-month life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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TransUnion Reports Subprime Borrowers Drive Lending Surge
February 19, 2026

Subprime borrowers drove unsecured personal loan originations and balances to record highs, TransUnion said in a Thursday (Feb. 19) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Fed Wants Big Banks Back in the Mortgage Business
February 18, 2026

The Federal Reserve wants to get banks to focus on mortgage lending once more, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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AI and Data Are Changing How CFOs and Treasurers Manage Working Capital
January 26, 2026

The “2025–2026 Growth Corporates Working Capital Index,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa, examines how middle-market and growth-oriented companies are redefining working capital in an environment shaped by volatility and tighter access to financing. Based on a global survey of CFOs and Treasurers, the...

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Department of Education Delays Involuntary Collections on Federal Student Loans
January 16, 2026

The U.S. Department of Education said Friday (Jan. 16) that it will temporarily delay the implementation of involuntary collections on federal student loans so it can add more ways for borrowers to repay their loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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North American Middle-Market Firms Signal Major Working Capital Expansion in 2026
January 12, 2026

The “2025–2026 Growth Corporates Working Capital Index: North America Edition,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa, examines how middle-market companies across the United States and Canada are rethinking working capital as a strategic asset rather than as a defensive necessity. Based on a double-blind survey...

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How Top-Performing Middle-Market CFOs Create Working Capital Efficiency
December 23, 2025

Working capital used to sit in the background of corporate strategy. 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 Today. By completing...