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B2B Payments
Asia Scores Big In B2B
July 08, 2016

With nearly $50 million in venture capital funding for B2B startups this week, the field didn’t fare too bad. The Asia-Pacific region undoubtedly led the way, with India securing the largest investment of the week (alternative SME lending) and other deals reaching Australia and China...

Employers: The Other Payday Lender
July 08, 2016

The payday lending market is at a bit of a crossroads as regulators flex their regulatory muscles and look to establish new rules for the payday lending industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
Why Wells Is Calling Rejected Small Biz Loan Applicants
July 08, 2016

Small businesses today have struggled to access working capital loans from traditional lenders, giving way for alternative and marketplace lenders to enter the sphere. The lag in small business lending by banks is no secret; earlier this year, the U.S. Federal Reserve found that, while...

B2B Payments
Ixaris Signs On To Amadeus’ B2B Virtual Wallet Initiative
July 08, 2016

Amadeus first revealed plans for a virtual B2B payments wallet earlier this year, announcing the development of Amadeus B2B Wallet Prepaid. The solution offers virtual cards for corporate travelers and focuses on easing supplier acceptance of corporate payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Fintech Investments
Sizzle Or Fizzle: Walmart Pay Pays Off, Marketplace Lending Falls Off
July 08, 2016

It's a good time to be a retailing or tech giant — or a combination of both. Walmart says it’s found traction in mobile payments, Samsung grows profits ... but smaller and once nimbler players in FinTech are hitting air pockets, cutting staff and valuations.

B2B Payments
Mobile Banking SMEs More Confident In Growth, Says Survey
July 08, 2016

The travel and expense management space has earned a place as a top adopter of mobile solutions for the enterprise. But new data says other aspects of corporate finance are quickly joining the mobile solution bandwagon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

International
Why Paris Has A Heart For FinTech
July 08, 2016

Though it may be known as the city of lights, love and romance, it can be said that Paris also has a blossoming romance with FinTech. The latest installment of our Weekly Tech Center Roundup gives a glimpse into the initiatives that Paris hopes will...

Point of Sale
European mPOS Player Sees US Opportunity Too Good To Pass Up
July 08, 2016

The land of mPOS opportunity? Since last October’s EMV liability shift, the U.S. market has captured the attention of several global mPOS providers, including several that once thought the U.S. was too much of a red ocean. For the July edition of the mPOS Tracker™,...

Payment Methods
Dollar’s Rise A Harbinger Of Market’s Fall?
July 07, 2016

The dollar is poised to break out, gaining strength over the next year, according to a Reuters poll released earlier this week.  The implication is that the greenback is being viewed, and will be viewed, as a safe place for investors (and businesses) to park...