When it comes to small business (SMB) lending, the top two contenders for business owners are banks and alternative financiers or online marketplaces. Credit unions (CUs), meanwhile, are rarely the first point of contact for small businesses in need of capital or other financial services,...
Changes in lease accounting standards have led top retailers and restaurant chains in the U.S. to significantly increase their liabilities, leaving some investors caught off guard, according to Bloomberg Tax reports Wednesday (June 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Bank branch closures have some analysts, and even the banks themselves, on high alert. Researchers found a 2.2 percent drop in the number of U.S. bank branches in 2017, and some are concerned that, as the trend continues, small business (SMB) owners will not have...
Lighter Capital, an alternative lender targeting the startup community, is adding new financing products to its offering. 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...
Business consultancy CGI has announced a collaboration with invoice payments FinTech Ordo to develop a service that combats fraud for both payers and payees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Avis Car Rental is making it easier for customers to separate business from leisure expenses when renting vehicles. 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...
Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent has led a funding round in U.K. open banking startup TrueLayer. 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,...
The rise of the gig worker has shaken up the talent pool, with some far-reaching consequences — particularly as it relates to employment regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
As the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) readies to implement sweeping changes in accounting standards, the agency’s top accounting role has been left vacant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
