corporate debt

Can Guitar Center Get Its Groove Back?
Can Guitar Center Get Its Groove Back?
September 14, 2018  |  Retail

Though much of retail has been buoyed by a rising tide of strengthened sales and renewed consumer confidence, some sellers out there continue to struggle...

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You May Kiss The Bride — After You Shop Online
You May Kiss The Bride — After You Shop Online
August 31, 2018  |  eCommerce

When in doubt, bet on digital. That arguably describes the recent acquisition of Seattle-based Blueprint Registry, an online universal gift registry, by David’s Bridal, the...

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Moody’s Sounds Warning Over America’s Corporate Debt
Moody’s Sounds Warning Over America’s Corporate Debt
August 28, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Moody’s Analytics’ chief economist Mark Zandi is sounding the alarm over a surge in corporate debt among a concentrated group of U.S. corporations, MarketWatch reported on...

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Fitch’s Warning On Supply Chain Finance Draws Criticism
Fitch’s Warning On Supply Chain Finance Draws Criticism
August 15, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Fitch Ratings raised eyebrows last month when the ratings agency issued a warning about supply chain finance. Now, the trade and finance industry is responding...

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Economists Warn Of Impending Corporate Debt Bubble Burst
Economists Warn Of Impending Corporate Debt Bubble Burst
August 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Data released from S&P Global in June pinpointed U.S. corporate debt at reaching $6.3 trillion, with a record-low cash-to-debt ratio of 12 percent in 2017...

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Fitch Sounds Warning On Corporate Debt Loophole Of Trade Finance
Fitch Sounds Warning On Corporate Debt Loophole Of Trade Finance
August 01, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Trade finance is a critical part of cross-border trade, particularly for small businesses. The explosion of different kinds of trade finance enables businesses to address...

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Record US Corporate Debt Levels Have Analysts At Odds
Record US Corporate Debt Levels Have Analysts At Odds
June 29, 2018  |  B2B Payments

A day after the Bank of England issued a warning of rising debt levels across the globe, new analysis eased some concerns over growing corporate...

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France Introduces First Capital Buffer Requirement As Corporate Borrowing Spikes
France Introduces First Capital Buffer Requirement As Corporate Borrowing Spikes
June 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Rising corporate debt in France has led officials in the country to introduce the market’s first capital buffer requirements for banks, according to Reuters reports...

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China Efforts To Reign In Corporate Debt To Hurt Economic Growth, Says Fitch
China Efforts To Reign In Corporate Debt To Hurt Economic Growth, Says Fitch
June 05, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Global ratings agency Fitch warns that China’s efforts to reduce corporate debt levels will likely have a negative impact on the nation’s economy, according to...

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