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Canada’s Rising Alt-Lending Competition
July 06, 2015

Small businesses are borrowing more in Canada, and that means alternative lenders are seeing new opportunities in the nation. Last month Canada-based Crown Capital revealed plans to go public and raise $100 million. Foreign players like OnDeck, meanwhile, have decided to enter the Canadian market....

Experts Warn Of UAE Small Biz Banking Failure
July 06, 2015

The UAE has seen a massive influx in financial services to supports its SME sector from banks and startups alike, but according to a new warning from one expert, the trend could soon be over. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Global Spotlight: Japan
July 06, 2015

Japan has established a reputation as the home of some of the world’s most sophisticated technology and innovation. Even the nation’s SMEs are expected to invent and foster the newest tech and share it with the world. But at home, Japan has only just begun to...

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How To Safeguard Corporate Cross-Border Loans
July 06, 2015

When it comes to bank lending, the hot topic today is alternative finance for small businesses. But some of the largest corporations have some of the most complex lending habits, and according to a recent JD Supra editorial by Hodgson Russ LLP’s Victoria Saxon, conglomerates...

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ING Brings Business Clients Online
July 06, 2015

ING is looking to strengthen its standing against U.S. banks, and according to reports, the Netherlands-based institution is looking to the Internet to strengthen its competitive edge with business clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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The Struggle Continues For Greece’s SMEs
July 06, 2015

Last week, PYMNTS explored how Greece’s ongoing debt crisis has at least one upside: The saga is demonstrating the resilience of the electronic payments system, running uninterrupted in the nation while limits cap how much cash one can take out of an ATM and while...

PayPal Halted In Greece As Bitcoin Surges
July 06, 2015

The Greek crisis has come to PayPal. 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 this form, you agree...

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Intel Shakes Up Leadership As President Departs
July 06, 2015

Intel Corporation’s CEO Brian Krzanich announced late last week that Intel President Renée James will be stepping down from her role as of January 2016 to seek a CEO role elsewhere. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Ant Financial Gets Private Placement From Chinese Government
July 06, 2015

Ant Financial, the Chinese Alibaba-affiliated online payments service provider, has gotten backing from the Chinese government via private placement with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...