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UK Government Tech Procurers Turn To SMBs
August 27, 2018

Nearly half of the U.K. government’s procurement spend on digital products and services is going to small suppliers, according to the latest data from the Minister for Implementation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
India Developing Digital Supply Chain Portal
August 27, 2018

India’s Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley announced that the country will launch a national logistics and digital trade platform next year. The National Logistics Portal (NLP) will secure all transport and logistics vendors onto one platform, enabling easier price comparison for clients...

B2B Payments
Consero Says Outsourcing Concerns Misguided
August 27, 2018

For small firms, outsourcing financial management may be a requirement. Tight resources often mean the inability to hire personnel or develop financial management platforms in-house. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Late Payments Worsen For Ireland’s SMEs
August 27, 2018

It seems no corner of the globe remains untouched when it comes to late payments – impacting, especially, the fortunes of SMEs.  In this week’s tracker, payment terms for smaller firms in Ireland worsen, while India sees its own ripple effects in the oil patch. ...

International
Trump Could Queer The Deal For Quarles To Chair The FSB
August 27, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump’s behavior at foreign summits this summer could have spoiled the chances of a top Federal Reserve official to lead the Financial Stability Board (FSB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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The Three Types Of Risk To Remediate For SMBs
August 27, 2018

SMBs, paticularly micro-SMBs with fewer than 10 employees, face risks and risk challenges unique to all of financial services, Tide CEO Oliver Prill told Karen Webster in a recent conversation.  Which means building financial and business services for them can be an incredibly tricky process....

Retail
Loyalty’s New One Percenters
August 27, 2018

Throw out everything you’ve ever learned about what makes a consumer loyal to a brand. 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,...

Ridesharing
Uber Expects Electric Bikes To Hurt Margins
August 27, 2018

Uber has announced that it will soon be focusing on electric bicycles and scooters for shorter trips. 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...

Cross Border Commerce
Deep Dive: Rethinking Global Supply Chains
August 27, 2018

Supply chain industry leaders are thus turning to a wide array of technologies to improve efficiencies, provide greater transparency and prepare for the influx of online customers and heightened demand for efficient deliveries. The Global Payments Architecture Report includes a Deep Dive examining how such...