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AR Automation Expands Post-Pandemic

AR Automation Expands Post-Pandemic
AR Automation Expands Post-Pandemic
October 02, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Accounting teams have had a rough go of COVID, in many cases improvising highly delicate and secure operations on the fly during the depths of...

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US Adds 661,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Falls To 7.9 Pct
US Adds 661,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Falls To 7.9 Pct
October 02, 2020  |  Economy

The nation’s economy added 661,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate fell slightly to 7.9 percent, down from 8.4 percent in August, the U.S....

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Lack Of Federal Aid Could Contribute To More Layoffs
Lack Of Federal Aid Could Contribute To More Layoffs
October 02, 2020  |  Economy

The inability of lawmakers and the White House to pass a new stimulus relief package has fueled layoffs as companies say they can’t afford payroll,...

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In South Africa, Improving SMB Cash Flow – And Trade Credit Pain Points
In South Africa, Improving SMB Cash Flow – And Trade Credit Pain Points
October 02, 2020  |  B2B Payments

No matter where you look, the pandemic has shone a spotlight on the pressures faced by smaller firms trying to manage cash flow. Get the...

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Deep Dive: How BNPL Options Can Help Luxury Retailers Capture Sales
Deep Dive: How BNPL Options Can Help Luxury Retailers Capture Sales
October 02, 2020  |  Buy Now Pay Later

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B2B Tech Startups Land Funding For Payroll, Supply Chain
B2B Tech Startups Land Funding For Payroll, Supply Chain
October 02, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Venture capital funding landed at payroll- and supply chain-focused startups this week. Investors backed a variety of companies to support expansion and launch new offerings....

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European Central Bank Outlines Use Cases For Digital Euro
European Central Bank Outlines Use Cases For Digital Euro
October 02, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Europe should be ready to adopt a digital euro so residents can access money amid the evolving retail payment landscape. That’s the message of the...

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Why The Pandemic Is A ‘Black Swan’ That Will Spur Payments M&A
Why The Pandemic Is A ‘Black Swan’ That Will Spur Payments M&A
October 02, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The mergers and acquisitions, the deal-making, the funding and IPOs among payments players may be just getting started. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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