alternative finance

Alternative finance refers to financial channels, processes, and instruments that have emerged outside of the traditional finance system such as regulated banks and capital markets.

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India Eyes SMBs In Pursuit Of $5T Economy

India Eyes SMBs In Pursuit Of $5T Economy
India Eyes SMBs In Pursuit Of $5T Economy
January 17, 2019  |  B2B Payments

A government working group in India has said a $5 trillion economy could be a reality for the country by 2025, with small businesses (SMBs)...

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Factris Consolidates Factoring Market With Acquisition
Factris Consolidates Factoring Market With Acquisition
January 15, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Netherlands-based factoring company Factris has announced the completion of its takeover of Lithuanian firm DEBIFO, the companies said Monday (Jan. 14). Get the Full Story...

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CAN Capital Announces Another Leadership Change With New CEO
CAN Capital Announces Another Leadership Change With New CEO
January 10, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Alternative small business (SMB) lending platform CAN Capital announced on Wednesday (Jan. 9) that Edward J. Siciliano has been appointed as the new chief executive...

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AltFin’s Role Evolves In Tense Global Trade Environment
AltFin’s Role Evolves In Tense Global Trade Environment
January 08, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The fallout from ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China is likely to be felt on both sides, with analysts expecting the economic impact...

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AltFin’s Bumpy Ride Into An Uncertain 2019
AltFin’s Bumpy Ride Into An Uncertain 2019
December 28, 2018  |  Alternative Credit

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” -Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Why Lowering SMBs’ Barriers To The Bond Market Can Boost Investors, Too
Why Lowering SMBs’ Barriers To The Bond Market Can Boost Investors, Too
December 19, 2018  |  B2B Payments

For small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in need of capital, bank loans are undoubtedly the first place they look. Alternative finance players, including online loan...

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How Open Banking Opens Doors For Alternative SMB Lenders
How Open Banking Opens Doors For Alternative SMB Lenders
December 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Use of alternative finance (AltFin) sources among small business (SMB) owners is on the rise, but still has a long way to go before it...

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FinTech Firms Show Banks The ‘Art Of The Possible’ In SMB Lending
FinTech Firms Show Banks The ‘Art Of The Possible’ In SMB Lending
November 27, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The metaphor has been repeated countless times: Small businesses (SMBs) are the backbone of the economy. So, access to capital isn’t just essential for these...

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