“Know your customer” and “know your supplier” are critical components of B2B partnerships and expanding supply chains. Technology has made it easier than ever for businesses to connect to corporate partners and clients regardless of location, but exposes these firms to risks from an array...
A new bank, launched by one of the Federal Reserve’s own, is now suing the Fed of New York, accusing the regulator of preventing the bank from moving forward with its business plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
There are some B2B FinTech segments that are mainstays with investors. Companies like alternative small business (SMB) lenders or accounting solutions providers, for instance, remain popular investment targets. This week, though, investors revealed their appetite for B2B FinTech firms that can multitask. Get the Full...
Greece’s first challenger bank has chosen bank technology provider Temenos to implement its core banking technology, according to reports in Global Banking & Finance Review on Thursday (Sept. 5). The bank aims to focus on small business (SMB) and consumer lending, as well as digital...
In the U.K., it’s well known that late payments bedevil firms – but what of payments fraud? Impersonation fraud, also known as business email compromise scams, is gaining traction in the region, hitting SMEs hard – half a million of them, as noted in a recent...
Small business accounting software provider Xero is bracing for a slew of bank and FinTech integrations with the launch of its Open Banking API, according to reports in The Australian Financial Review on Thursday (Sept. 6). At its annual Xerocon event held this week, Xero...
California continues its efforts to extend borrower protection rules to small businesses (SMBs), with new support for the initiative from SMB advocates and an approval from the state’s Assembly Appropriations Committee and the California Senate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
It’s never been easier for B2B businesses to collaborate and connect. However, the ease of building a partnership network introduces a host of risks to which businesses are exposed when they don’t perform their due diligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Beyond cryptocurrencies, blockchain is making wakes as a conduit for transactions. China may be in the news amid crackdowns on trading. And there are a number of initiatives from banks in that country to use blockchain to exchange assets. Get the Full Story Complete the...
