In Depth

Bringing Funding Back To Small Business
June 17, 2015

It’s no secret that technology has been bringing business owners and lenders together quickly and efficiently. However, small businesses in the U.S. have been finding it hard to obtain working capital even seven years after the Financial Crisis of 2008. PYMNTS spoke with Jared Hecht, cofounder and CEO...

B2B Payments
When Big Data And SME Lending Collide
June 16, 2015

Big Data is set to play a massive role in the rejuvenation of small business lending throughout the world. As traditional banks slowed their application approval rates following the financial crisis, alternative lenders took charge and provided a new outlet for SMEs to access working...

Controversial
Ascend And Real-Time Risk Descent
June 16, 2015

Alternative lending – as has been well covered – offers a sort of dual-edged benefit/risk to its potential customer base, especially when those potential customers are subprime borrowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

The High Cost Of Sports Playoff Commerce
June 16, 2015

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B2B Payments
Global Spotlight: Chile
June 15, 2015

In the world of B2B innovation, Chile is most often mentioned in the context of e-invoicing. While it’s true that the nation is among the world’s leaders for successful digital procurement adoption, Chile has become an underdog success story for its embrace of Big Data...

B2B Payments
UK Folds Under Pressure, Scraps Digital Services Framework
June 15, 2015

The U.K.’s Digital Services framework will soon be no more. In his June update released last week, program director Tony Singleton wrote that the third iteration of the digital commercial framework will be so distinct from its predecessors, it will be a completely new framework....

LearnUp’s Fix For Real World Commerce
June 15, 2015

The on-hand staff can either be a physical retailer’s greatest asset or their biggest liability – depending on the skill set of the sales associate. At best, knowledgeable people readily available to answer questions and make useful suggestions contribute to creating the in-store experience that...

The Canadian eCommerce Conundrum
June 15, 2015

There are many mental images one could associate with Canada and Canadians. Scenic vistas, moose, skiing, and maple syrup, for example. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

clearXchange Rolls Out Real-Time Payments
June 15, 2015

The faster payments bandwagon just got a little more crowded. 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...