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...
The U.K.’s small suppliers have been struggling for years with late payments, but the supermarket sector has been particularly susceptible to supplier mistreatment. Earlier this month grocery chain Tesco reported in its quarterly earnings that an internal investigation found likely mistreatment of its suppliers in...
Financial analysts constantly keep tabs on the state of business lending in the U.S. But when the Federal Reserve announced last week that it would not be raising interest rates, instead voting to maintain them at record lows since the 2008 financial recession, the latest...
