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Data Dive, New Ideas Edition: Uber, Marriott And Facebook
Data Dive, New Ideas Edition: Uber, Marriott And Facebook
May 06, 2019  |  Data Dive

There is always something new going on in payments — such that it is easy to lose track. But every once in a while a...

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Reliance On Old Habits Slows Down Invoices
Reliance On Old Habits Slows Down Invoices
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Thanks to digital, everything — from online shopping and mobile ordering to peer-to-peer payments — has speeded up. Yet invoicing and payments haven’t kept up...

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Hiring Pains, Revenue Optimism Hit Small Business Week
Hiring Pains, Revenue Optimism Hit Small Business Week
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

In honor of Small Business (SMB) Week, which kicks off in the U.S. on Monday (May 6), banks and financial service providers are releasing troves...

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W Virginia Withholds Payment To Tax Delinquent Vendors
W Virginia Withholds Payment To Tax Delinquent Vendors
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The West Virginia State Auditor’s office has announced a new tax program aimed at vendors who owe the state money. Get the Full Story Complete...

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EU Regs Hear More Calls For Commercial Card Swipe Fee Caps
EU Regs Hear More Calls For Commercial Card Swipe Fee Caps
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

As European Union (EU) authorities continue to combat interchange fees charged by credit card companies Visa and Mastercard, some are now calling on such regulatory...

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The UK’s Prompt Payment Code Sees Laggards
The UK’s Prompt Payment Code Sees Laggards
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

In the U.K., mandates to get larger firms to pay smaller suppliers and contractors with speed seems to be hitting some speed bumps. In Scotland, a...

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How Contractor Risk Analysis Shifts To Look Ahead
How Contractor Risk Analysis Shifts To Look Ahead
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

On a global scale, supply chain risk for large conglomerates can often be about regulatory compliance, contract negotiations and even addressing threats based on weather...

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Santander Adds Trade Finance To SMB Mobile App Asto
Santander Adds Trade Finance To SMB Mobile App Asto
May 06, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Asto, the U.K.-based mobile app that provides small businesses (SMBs) and entrepreneurs with bookkeeping solutions, is adding trade finance to its list of offerings. Owned...

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Thunes Raises $10M To Connect More Unbanked
Thunes Raises $10M To Connect More Unbanked
May 06, 2019  |  Financial Inclusion

Thunes, a global cross-border payments network for emerging economies, announced Monday (May 6) that it raised $10 million in venture funding. Get the Full Story...

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