As European Union (EU) authorities continue to combat interchange fees charged by credit card companies Visa and Mastercard, some are now calling on such regulatory action to apply to corporate and commercial cards as well. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
In the U.K., mandates to get larger firms to pay smaller suppliers and contractors with speed seems to be hitting some speed bumps. In Scotland, a trade group urges the protection of funds slated to pay contractors. In Illinois, legislation aims to pay suppliers on capital...
On a global scale, supply chain risk for large conglomerates can often be about regulatory compliance, contract negotiations and even addressing threats based on weather patterns and natural disasters. However, in areas like construction, supply chain risk mitigation is typically examined at a more micro...
Asto, the U.K.-based mobile app that provides small businesses (SMBs) and entrepreneurs with bookkeeping solutions, is adding trade finance to its list of offerings. Owned by Spanish banking conglomerate Santander, Asto will integrate invoice financing into its platform, reports said on Friday (May 3). Reports noted...
Small businesses (SMBs) are rarely early adopters of new financial technology (FinTech). However, with business owners and entrepreneurs often taking a page out of their personal lives as consumers, the eventual adoption of emerging solutions is an inevitable part of FinTech innovation. Get the Full...
Blockchain payments company Pundi X has announced plans to launch Open Platform, a tool to enable developers and businesses to create blockchain solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Business confidence remains relatively high, but the latest analysis from CB Insights found that venture capital (VC) investment took a turn for the worse in Q1. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Proofpoint finds in a new study that BEC scams have financial service firms in the crosshairs, with attacks on that sector up 60 percent at the end of last year. Separately, Nissan’s Ghosn allegedly charged millions in questionable expenses to his former firm, while NASA...
European corporate banks are lagging behind their U.S. peers in terms of technology, a new report from Greenwich Associates found. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
