In the battle of the payment rails, a few technologies tend to dominate the conversation. When it comes to business-to-business (B2B) transactions, paper checks are often the villain, cards an expensive but quick underdog, and ACH and its non-U.S. counterparts frequently the protagonist offering speedy...
Amid calls to restructure or shutter the U.K.’s Financial Reporting Council, the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, is throwing its weight behind the watchdog. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
It will take some time to understand the true impact of U.S. tax reform on the small business community, but so far, small business owners say the overhauls have made little impact on their hiring practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Small business financial services firm Bento for Business is welcoming the founder of Billtrust onto its board of directors. 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...
The Royal Bank of Scotland‘s (RBS’) chief executive is calling on U.K. regulators to introduce stricter small business (SMB) lending regulations, claiming that lax regulatory oversight is what allowed RBS to avoid punishment after a watchdog found the financial institution (FI) had unfairly treated small...
A major workers’ union in the U.S. has developed its own payroll debit card with ADP in response to proposed regulations that would impact the ability for unions to have member dues deducted automatically from paychecks. Reports in Bloomberg on Tuesday (Oct. 9) said the...
The alternative finance boom post-2008 financial crisis undoubtedly provided more options for small business (SMB) borrowers, but that doesn’t mean the industry is guaranteed to become a staple among entrepreneurs seeking financing. Traditional banks remain the most popular choice for small business owners that need...
Banks and businesses alike are heading toward the 11th hour of changes in accounting standards, which will have a major impact on how companies report financial metrics and performance. The changes, initiated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), will affect the way businesses report...
Profits for Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) have taken a hit as the nation continues its crackdown on bank misconduct, reports in Reuters said Monday (Oct. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
