B2B Payments

The highly complex payments processes and networks that power $120 trillion in payments flows that move between businesses globally each year. The B2B Payments ecosystem is undergoing a massive digital transformation as corporates move away from paper-based processes and payments methods to digital workflows that more efficiently move money and data between trading partners. These efficiencies give corporates more visibility into their cash position across their supply chain and innovations in accounts payments and receivables are helping buyers and suppliers to align on payments terms and trade credit.

Snowflake to Acquire Observe to Enable Faster Troubleshooting of AI Agents

Snowflake to Acquire Observe to Enable Faster Troubleshooting of AI Agents
Snowflake to Acquire Observe to Enable Faster Troubleshooting of AI Agents
January 08, 2026  |  Acquisitions

Snowflake plans to acquire Observe to deliver artificial intelligence-powered observability that is built on open standards and designed for the requirements of AI-driven enterprises. Get...

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AI Arms Race Pits Insurers Against Fraudsters
AI Arms Race Pits Insurers Against Fraudsters
January 08, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Insurance fraud has always been a cost of doing business. What has changed is the speed, scale and sophistication with which it can now be...

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Google’s $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition Faces EU Decision
Google’s $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition Faces EU Decision
January 08, 2026  |  Acquisitions

A regulatory decision on Google’s largest ever acquisition could be weeks away. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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What Agentic Commerce Can Learn From B2B Payments
What Agentic Commerce Can Learn From B2B Payments
January 08, 2026  |  B2B Payments

For years, checkout has been consumer commerce’s single gravitational center. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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HSBC Agrees to Pay $312 Million to Settle French Tax Fraud Charges
HSBC Agrees to Pay $312 Million to Settle French Tax Fraud Charges
January 08, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

HSBC reportedly agreed to pay 268 million euros (about $312.9 million) to French tax authorities to settle charges of tax fraud. Get the Full Story...

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Smart Accounts Payable Pays Suppliers Faster and Wins Leverage
Smart Accounts Payable Pays Suppliers Faster and Wins Leverage
January 08, 2026  |  Accounts Payable

When suppliers know payments will arrive on time and exceptions will be resolved swiftly, trust grows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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72% of B2B Buyers Favor Suppliers With Embedded Payment Options 
72% of B2B Buyers Favor Suppliers With Embedded Payment Options 
January 08, 2026  |  B2B Payments

The most telling signal in the latest PYMNTS Intelligence research is not how fast embedded finance is spreading, but how decisively companies are stepping away from building...

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KeyBank to Pay $7.77 Million to Settle PPP Fraud Allegations
KeyBank to Pay $7.77 Million to Settle PPP Fraud Allegations
January 07, 2026  |  Banking

KeyBank will reportedly pay $7.77 million to settle allegations that it sought forgiveness for fraudulent loans from the pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Get the...

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FreshBooks’ Small Business Software Integrates Kick’s Automated Bookkeeping 
FreshBooks’ Small Business Software Integrates Kick’s Automated Bookkeeping 
January 07, 2026  |  Partnerships

The users of FreshBooks’ small business management software can now access Kick’s automated bookkeeping capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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