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Rethinking The SME Loan Underwriting Model In Southeast Asia

PYMNTS

It’s a self-perpetuating scenario that keeps barriers to capital in place. In a recent conversation with PYMNTS, Raghav Mathur, head of data science and analytics at Singapore-based Grab Financial Group , discussed the opportunities in data technology that can address the region’s most pressing SMB lending needs.

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Thought starter: Top challenges accountants face and actionable ideas to solve them

Abrigo

His comments are not only applicable to his geographic region, but for sole props and firms across the country. Thomas also cites human capital as a challenge for the industry, which is increasingly common as the American demographics shift. Image source: Rubiks.com. Blog Accountant'

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Does Destination Maternity Chain Bankruptcy Signal Larger Trends?

PYMNTS

According to CNBC , the retailer is “buckling under the weight of an onerous debt load and struggling to compete with better capitalized competition.” Growing number of working pregnant women and increasing demand from developing regions are the basic factors that will boost the maternity apparel market,” that report said.

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Fintech Deals to Watch: Back to School

Gonzobanker

Thankfully, there was still a smartphone and social media to commiserate. Then, bad grades came in right as summer party season kicked off, mom and dad took away the car and credit card, and the Venmo transfers came to a screeching halt. Payments: Still Hot for Teacher (Wait, Song or Not, Can We Still Say That?).

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Rescuing The Restaurant Business From App Decline

PYMNTS

The model for the DineVite online and mobile app is actually similar to social media. With DineVite, consumers and restaurants get a better deal, since the restaurants can offer a deal to customers that they are comfortable with and consumers capitalize on it. On the flip side diners can request private VIP offers.

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For Visa, She’s Next Is What’s Next

PYMNTS

These entrepreneurs would like to sharpen their social media skills to broaden reach and grow their firms. Atlanta exists as a hub for entrepreneurship, and looking toward global presence She’s Next will also target regions as far flung as the U.K., For example, Simon said, the Jan. India and Mexico.

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Why Omnichannel Still Trips Up B2B eCommerce

PYMNTS

Organizations are spending enormous amounts of capital and resources, shoehorning solutions in place and doing work manually themselves,” he explained. “I I would say Excel is still the predominant means of information share today in an online connected eCommerce environment.

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