PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

10), Craig Moore, CEO of business financing platform Beehive , not only made the case for more P2P lending in the Middle East (the company is based in the United Arab Emirates), but also gave a larger view of the FinTech situation in that region as a new decade dawns. But in a new PYMNTS interview on Tuesday (Dec. But that’s not all. “We

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

But some analysis suggests supplier payment strategies are in flux to better support the working capital positions of corporates. Analysis of more than 1,400 companies in the region found a whopping 40 percent increase in the portion of businesses that are being paid late, compared to 2019 research. ” $1.3

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The pandemic, after all, has obliterated “normal” business trends and caution reigns. operations to PNC Bank , creating the fifth-largest regional player in the U.S. Firms with strong balance sheets, he said, have been in a position of strength to capitalize on select opportunities. Gearing Up For Disruption.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2019

The trend shows no signs of slowing, as earlier this week Bloomberg reported more technology conglomerates, including HP, are similarly moving production out of China. Trade finance has a significant role to play by being the conduit structures through which companies access capital to support their global trade ambitions.”.

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CB Insights

JULY 18, 2018

Investors from around the globe are flocking to Latin America — within the first half of 2018, deep-pocketed investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and DST Global have backed startups in the region. Since 2012, investments into the region have nearly tripled. GIC, Tiger Global Management, ICONIQ Capital.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Challenger bank Yelo, operating in India, raised an undisclosed sum from Matrix Partners India, Omidyar Network, Flourish VC and Better Capital, Inc 42 reports said this week. This information is aggregated over time, allowing business users to obtain trend analysis data on customer payment habits.

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PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2016

And to make sure that everyone starts off 2016, Part II on the same footing, we thought we would bring you a few of the top trending stories, as well as hot data/research topics, that will give you a head start on that all-important planning for 2016 and beyond. Store Front Business Index: Main Street USA, A-OK? Are SMBs Ready For EMV?

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Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the throes of managing balance sheets and loan portfolios and at the same time executing daily “run the bank” operations, bankers are faced with the need to continuously develop new customer experiences and scale enterprise capabilities. And, quite frankly, they’re struggling.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2019

It’s a trend that starkly contrasts with continued growth in small and medium-size business (SMB) finance in the U.S., “Small business lending remains strong and is growing at big banks and at regional and community banks,” said Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora in a statement. Geopolitical volatility in the U.K.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 11, 2019

But consolidation looms, according to some observers, and online food delivery services will eventually have to shift more focus away from consumers and toward restaurant operators in order to thrive in a crowded marketplace. Meanwhile, the eCommerce operator and logistics heavyweight continues investing in its delivery fleet.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

News has emerged, via Bloomberg , that Singapore-based automotive subscription operation Carro has gained the top automotive investment banker for HSBC in Asia as the company’s new chief financial officer. According to the report , the deal comes as Carro raised some $30 million in fresh capital. Subscription Growth. Toyota’s Move.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2017

That anticipation might lead to solid hiring trends across the next several months. Reuters noted that the survey has been in place, at least in regions covered by the New York Fed, over the past three years and has also expanded to embrace the dozen Fed districts that operate regionally.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2019

A recent survey from Strategic Treasurer found that 77 percent of banks point to KYC as the biggest hindrance to supply chain finance operations. Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulatory demands are a particularly large burden on the global trade finance landscape, analysts noted.

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PopularBank

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The branch closures, which are expected to be completed simultaneously by January 29, 2021, are projected to reduce annual operating expenses by approximately $13 million. Popular is committed to meeting the needs of our customers and communities, guided by our 127-year legacy. New York Metro. Nicole Siciliano. 631) 806-7742.

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CB Insights

JULY 25, 2017

And investors continue to place bets in the region in areas ranging from robotics to AI as funding is on track to reach $56B this year. . Among all early-stage companies examined, 4 macroscopic trends stood out. Select Investors: IDG Capital. Select Investors: TusPark Ventures, YouCheng Capital. Westwell Lab.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In this edition of the Commerce Connected Report , in collaboration with First Data, PYMNTS takes a deep dive into the quickly growing QSR world, examining how, and in what region, the industry’s sales are increasing most quickly. Many players in the QSR space, including Portillo’s, which operates 61 restaurants in the U.S. percent, 6.3

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Bain Capital Ventures: 2020 Is B2B Payments’ Breakout Year. Bain Capital Ventures’ partner Matt Harris told PYMNTS that 2020 marked the tipping point for commercial payments. “I PYMNTS explores how cloud infrastructure and automated systems have improved Western Union’s operating efficiencies. In the U.S.,

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Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

Trends are telling. As an industry, the trend is down. Charts 1-6 are financial condition trends, 7-10 are financial performance, and 11-13 are trading multiples. That yielded 291 total institutions, broken down by region. And capital ratios have held steady and strong. A trend to watch. Ski slope down.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In particular, FLEETCOR is looking for companies to strengthen its position in the fuel, tolls, lodging, and payables spaces, and for companies operating in new regions. Access to capital hasn’t been this tight since the market meltdown of 2008, so motivated players are finding better, faster ways of moving B2B funds especially.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

But, because these solutions — like Bitcoin — are largely untested, many traditional banks are wary of investing in companies that operate in the space. Here’s a snapshot of some recent notable B2B API news: For many smaller merchants, fear is very much a factor when it comes to globally expanding their operations.

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BankUnderground

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, companies in the oil, gas and mining sectors have bucked the trend, and there is lots of variation within sectors too – some companies have been much more profitable than others. Others have suggested that the trend in the euro area has been somewhat different. Dotted line is a linear trend.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

COVID revealed most regional banks and community banks to be woefully behind in this arena, and now these institutions are struggling with speed-to-market and finding their right vendors and fintech partners to keep their promises on transformation. experiments with a more visible move from shareholder capitalism to stakeholder capitalism.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2019

The cross-border payment market is thriving, and trends are expected to continue over the next few years. Companies separated across borders want payments to be delivered on time so they can meet their payment deadlines, access capital and deliver products in a timely fashion. Around the Smarter Payments World.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The Go-Jek funding news underscores the heavyweight backing of strategic investors, where for example, Mitsubishi has an eye on collaboration potential between far-flung businesses that span operations already in Indonesia, such as logistics and convenience stores. billion seen in 2017. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Just this week, investors in Starwood Capital Group started to show signs of strain after the pandemic shuttered stores and wiped out emergency cash reserves, leading to default on a $700 million loan. We have strived to stay ahead of the curve on consumer trends, particularly relating to tenanting,” Coradino said.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

We’re going to feel the implications of this for a very long time,” said Galit, who has particular insight into cross-border activity in China and the surrounding region. . There are two trends taking shape, said Galit. . Brick-and-mortar operations will experience a “vicious cycle” as the disruption of the pandemic winds on. .

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Get our report on the latest tech financing trends, most active investors, and hot industries in Asia. Founder Lei Jun has compared the company’s strategy to Walmart, explaining that Xiaomi’s focus is to operate an entire ecosystem of goods. Asia Tech Investment Report. of all smartphones sold. XOLO + LAVA.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2019

million in fresh funding, capital that will go toward “a B2B offering (that allows) individual travel agents at large online travel management companies and tour operators to offer a ‘seamless travel experience’ to their end customers, making the booking experience simpler, faster and cheaper.”. -based startup called Duffel.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2020

In January eCommerce leader Wayfair had to thin its employee ranks to meet profit targets, and just this week regional Midwestern home furnishings retailer Art Van Furniture filed for bankruptcy with minimal customer notice. The company already booked more revenue than it did for all of 2019, which was its first year in operation.

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CB Insights

APRIL 18, 2019

GET the 47-page blockchain TRENDS report. Download the free report to learn about the biggest emerging trends in blockchain and strategies to watch for 2019. Earlier this month, news broke that Chinese regulators were considering a ban on cryptocurrency mining (China is currently the world’s largest region for bitcoin mining).

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Over the years, the region’s tech industry has grown, and today Indonesia is one of the world’s fastest-growing Internet markets, as well as home to two newly-minted tech unicorns: ride-hailing startup GO-JEK (which hit a $3B valuation in Q2’17) and travel booking company Traveloka Indonesia (valued at $2B in Q3’17).

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PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2018

The company’s 2018 PACE (Performance Against Customer Expectations) Report, published on Wednesday (May 2), found large financial institutions (FIs) are vulnerable to losing their small business customers, which tend to experience greater satisfaction levels at regional and community banks. Similar trends are seen in the U.K.,

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Operational Risk: Lastly, the OCC mentioned an increase in operational risk, and its intent to focus on: • Significant growth areas, new products, new or expanded services and changes in strategic direction. Many of the issues which the OCC will be focusing on ring true for all banks regardless of regulator and region.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

“Our benchmarking data confirms the hazards of clinging to traditional credit-centric revenue models and static, inflexible operating practices,” said BCG’s corporate banking segment global leader, Carsten Baumgärtner, in a statement. Baumgärtner also coauthored the report. ” Positive Developments, New Opportunities.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2016

in particular, a cross-section of states that CEO Douglas Bystry says has its own unique demands and impacts on regional economies. That focus provides insights into the direct link between lenders, their SME borrowers and the communities in which those businesses operate. A Regional Reach.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 5, 2017

The rental firm operates across websites and mobile apps and offers users short- and longer-term car leasing. Yello O2O, a business services company that operates as part of the country’s Yello Mobile, received $20.8 million from Q Capital Partners, which will be slated for health care and other verticals served by the company.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2018

Another recent PYMNTS look at QSRs focused on food delivery trends. A priority in the coming months for Domino’s involves improving the technology of its international operations, said CEO Richard Allison. The comments come from the conference calls with executives that followed Q2 earnings reports, and included Yum! Global Openings.

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