8 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Profile: Julius, A South Korean Global Citizen
Profile: Julius, A South Korean Global Citizen
Editor’s note: The following profile is featured in the inaugural edition of the PYMNTS.com Global Citizen Index™, a Flywire collaboration.
8 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Asia Scores Big In B2B
Asia Scores Big In B2B
With nearly $50 million in venture capital funding for B2B startups this week, the field didn’t fare too bad. The Asia-Pacific region undoubtedly led the way, with India securing the largest investment of the week (alternative SME lending) and other deals reaching Australia and China in the logistics, cross-border payments and SaaS segments. Check out our breakdown of all the deals below.
Cross-Border B2B Payments
Airwallex
8 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Employers: The Other Payday Lender
Employers: The Other Payday Lender
The payday lending market is at a bit of a crossroads as regulators flex their regulatory muscles and look to establish new rules for the payday lending industry.
While much has been written — on these pages and beyond — about that debate, there are three universal truths about these short-term, small dollar lending products.
8 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why Wells Is Calling Rejected Small Biz Loan Applicants
Why Wells Is Calling Rejected Small Biz Loan Applicants
Small businesses today have struggled to access working capital loans from traditional lenders, giving way for alternative and marketplace lenders to enter the sphere. The lag in small business lending by banks is no secret; earlier this year, the U.S. Federal Reserve found that, while bank lending to small businesses was up, it has yet to return to pre-recession levels.
8 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Ixaris Signs On To Amadeus’ B2B Virtual Wallet Initiative
Ixaris Signs On To Amadeus’ B2B Virtual Wallet Initiative
Amadeus first revealed plans for a virtual B2B payments wallet earlier this year, announcing the development of Amadeus B2B Wallet Prepaid. The solution offers virtual cards for corporate travelers and focuses on easing supplier acceptance of corporate payments.
8 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Sizzle Or Fizzle: Walmart Pays Pays Off, Marketplace Lending Falls Off
Sizzle Or Fizzle: Walmart Pays Pays Off, Marketplace Lending Falls Off
You gotta admit, the best sizzle of all is a short work week – especially in the summer. The second best could be reading this weekly feature.
Here goes.
8 July, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Mobile Banking SMEs More Confident In Growth, Says Survey
Mobile Banking SMEs More Confident In Growth, Says Survey
The travel and expense management space has earned a place as a top adopter of mobile solutions for the enterprise. But new data says other aspects of corporate finance are quickly joining the mobile solution bandwagon.