A new report points to a problem within many enterprises, where accounts-payable and procurement teams, while often having similar goals, generally don’t work with one another. In today’s business environment, where efficiency and cost reductions are chief drivers for success, confusion often exists as to...
Today’s consumers have lots of expectations, and merchants increasingly must address them to stay competitive. Manhattan Associates’ recent acquisition of GlobalBay from VeriFone illustrated the urgency to react to these market changes, which reflect the growing need for omnichannel and “clienteling” support. What a business...
Though available for less than a decade, peer-to-peer lending has been growing rapidly, a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland points out. Demand for the concept is particularly strong among consumers consolidating their card debt, as bankcard interest rates tend to be...
Much debate on cryptocurrencies has gone on over the past few years, driven by the cult-like following of Bitcoin and the general transaction anonymity most of the so-called virtual currencies support that has led on occasional to illicit use. In fact, many countries, cities and...
Indonesian mobile operator Indosat is making it easier and more secure for Indonesians working abroad to send money back home to family and friends by adding the MasterCard-backed HomeSend service to its offerings, the telco said this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
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EBay has been in talks to accept Bitcoin through its Braintree unit, according to a report Thursday (Aug. 14) in The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
As procurement teams work more closely with colleagues in IT, using a multi-part analytics architecture can help break purchasing logjams. But effective data analytics also is required. PYMNTS.com takes a look at a recent report that provides some suggestions on how to accomplish the task.
Although it is not impossible for SMEs to secure loans, doing so can be a struggle, particularly for start-ups with limited credit history. Across the globe, other financing options–like asset-based financing–are continuing to grow in popularity. Is asset-backed financing still a strong option for business...
