financing

Finance is a term for matters regarding the management, creation, and study of money and investments. Specifically, it deals with the questions of how and why an individual, company or government acquires the money needed – called capital in the company context – and how they spend or invest that money.

4 in 10 Consumers Plan to Tap Into Savings to Cover Holiday Expenses
4 in 10 Consumers Plan to Tap Into Savings to Cover Holiday Expenses
November 20, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

One month before the start of the holiday season, 60% of consumers lived paycheck to paycheck. Nineteen percent struggle to pay their monthly bills. These...

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Small Businesses Delay Purchases and Hiring Due to High Interest Rates
Small Businesses Delay Purchases and Hiring Due to High Interest Rates
November 14, 2023  |  Economy

 High interest rates are leading smaller businesses to lower their expectations.  As the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) noted in a report Tuesday (Nov. 14), some...

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DigniFi and Dealer Pay Team to Help Finance Car Repairs
DigniFi and Dealer Pay Team to Help Finance Car Repairs
November 13, 2023  |  Partnerships

Automotive repair financing FinTech DigniFi has teamed with car dealer point-of-sale provider Dealer Pay. The collaboration, announced Monday (Nov. 13), combines Dignifi’s financing and payment options with Dealer Pay’s payment...

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Froda and Ageras Collaborate to Provide Financing for SMBs
Froda and Ageras Collaborate to Provide Financing for SMBs
November 07, 2023  |  SMBs

Stockholm-based FinTech company Froda and Copenhagen-based Ageras are partnering to provide small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Europe with better access to financing. Through Froda Emedded, the companies aim...

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Bain and Smith Hill Partner on Hospitality Sector Financing Solutions
Bain and Smith Hill Partner on Hospitality Sector Financing Solutions
October 25, 2023  |  Partnerships

Bain Capital and Smith Hill Capital have formed a joint venture aimed at serving the finance needs of companies and assets in the hospitality sector. With a goal...

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Merchants Turn Fresh Eyes to Second-Look Financing to Boost Sales
Merchants Turn Fresh Eyes to Second-Look Financing to Boost Sales
September 19, 2023  |  Retail

Labor Day has come and gone, and the holiday season is just around the corner. But current economic and financial conditions are forcing consumers to...

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What 873 CFOs Can Teach Banks About Working Capital Efficiencies    
What 873 CFOs Can Teach Banks About Working Capital Efficiencies    
September 14, 2023  |  Business

“You can’t always get what you want” are both lyrics made famous by Mick Jagger in the 1968 rock classic by the same name and...

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Wayflyer Bolsters Growth Platform With $1 Billion Financing
Wayflyer Bolsters Growth Platform With $1 Billion Financing
September 06, 2023  |  Investments

Wayflyer, a revenue-based financing and growth platform for eCommerce businesses, has secured $1 billion dollars in financing from investment management firm Neuberger Berman. This off-balance sheet...

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Boosting Rewards and Limits Can Grow BNPL Usage
Boosting Rewards and Limits Can Grow BNPL Usage
September 05, 2023  |  BNPL

Paying for purchases in installments is a classic concept in retail, with legacy offerings such as Christmas layaway plans helping consumers manage their spending for...

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