payments regulation

UK Goes After Late B2B Payments — Again
UK Goes After Late B2B Payments — Again
December 13, 2016  |  B2B Payments

U.K. regulators have taken notice of the nation’s late B2B payments problem and have encouraged businesses to pay their small suppliers on-time — though with...

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UK Moves To Protect Alt-Lending Investors
UK Moves To Protect Alt-Lending Investors
December 12, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is looking to introduce new rules aimed at protecting investors of the alternative lending community, reports said Friday (Dec. 9)....

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How eInvoice Mandates Can Trip Up Your Business Abroad
How eInvoice Mandates Can Trip Up Your Business Abroad
December 08, 2016  |  B2B Payments

In the U.S., businesses are attracted to digital invoicing for a slew of financial benefits: faster, more efficient accounts payable and reconciliation processes, a reduction...

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The UK Construction Sector’s B2B Payment Practices Crumble
The UK Construction Sector’s B2B Payment Practices Crumble
December 01, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Late payments are considered an epidemic by some in the U.K. as small businesses struggle to keep their financial heads above water. Get the Full...

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What The Updated EU Standards Mean For Corporate Hedging
What The Updated EU Standards Mean For Corporate Hedging
November 30, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Companies within the European Union, listen up: The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has embraced new financial standards on financial instruments, and earlier adoption...

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Developing Markets See Paycard Acceptance Boom
Developing Markets See Paycard Acceptance Boom
November 24, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Developing markets are quickly increasing their rate at which paycards are accepted, according to the latest research by RBR. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Fear Holding Back SME Global Traders, Finds HSBC
Fear Holding Back SME Global Traders, Finds HSBC
November 10, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Small businesses in the U.K. need more help to achieve their international ambitions, finds a new report by HSBC. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Bankers Relieved At RBS’ Small Business Payout
Bankers Relieved At RBS’ Small Business Payout
November 09, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Royal Bank of Scotland has been in hot water with regulators for years following allegations that the U.K. bank profited by pushing its small business...

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The Fed Prioritizes Security As Payments Speed Up
The Fed Prioritizes Security As Payments Speed Up
November 07, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The U.S. Federal Reserve is turning heads for its attention to faster payments, but the Fed has recently announced yet another initiative in the payments...

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