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Companies can deploy the protocol via application program interface (API), CapLinked explained in a blog post , to secure transactions and data surrounding key enterprise deals like M&A, licensing, financing and more. Enterprise transactions are full of friction and risk,” said CapLinked CEO Eric M.

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The complexities and demands of B2B eCommerce can be significantly greater than those of the consumer digital shopping realm. While that characteristic can be an argument for why it is imperative that B2B commerce goes digital, it’s also one of the biggest reasons why the industry is struggling to make progress.

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Prophix is another company that recently rolled out its own addition to the B2B virtual assistant space, having launched its Virtual Financial Analyst for middle-market finance departments. Virtual assistants allow for finance professionals to interact with the technology in a conversational, human way. Balancing Risks.

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Whether through virtual payment technologies or faster payment initiatives, the B2B payments ecosystem has explored ways to accelerate the time it takes a buyer to pay its supplier. Others say late B2B payments are a reality, and instead, suppliers should access external financing to manage cash flow while they wait to get paid.

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million seed funding round in support of its cloud-based invoice financing solution for SMEs, reports said on Monday (Sept. DueCourse is built on its own risk mitigation technology. Its risk model decides whether an SME is eligible to receive invoice financing, as well as the cost of that loan. million in July.

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billion from its early investments in B2B FinTech, according to Forbes reports Monday (June 11). But the companies that secured early investments from Index Ventures are also operating in the B2B FinTech realm, showcasing the rising popularity of enterprise-targeting companies with investors.

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MARCH 20, 2020

But Michael Ellis, head of commercial at Equiniti Group’s EQ Riskfactor , said the market is also quickly discovering that lenders themselves can benefit from unlocking data to improve SMB financing operations, and the U.K.’s A Win-Win for Banks and SMBs. ” The U.S.’s ’s Open Banking Path.

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However recent analysis from Iron Pillar , as reported recently in the Times of India, suggests that such a slowdown may not be detrimental to the B2B FinTech startup arena. million as it prepares to launch its lending-in-a-box offering, according to Asset Finance International. Also in the U.K., Funding Xchange secured $10.3

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

B2B FinTech enjoyed more time in the spotlight with investors this week as companies around the globe — ranging from eProcurement to small- and medium-sized business (SMB) accounting to supply chain management startups — secured fresh funding to support growth. B2B payments. Alternative Lending. Kinara Capital.

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JULY 23, 2019

According to the publication, citing reports from Beijing media group Caixin Media, banks will be required to obtain primary, original documentation from the corporate borrower and its trading partner to stronger finance underwriting. for Finance and Development’s Deputy Director Zeng Gang in an interview with China Daily.

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B2B FinTech is undoubtedly a hot spot for venture capitalists (VCs) this year. However, this summer, a different kind of B2B startup has captured investors’ attention. Cloud-based risk and auditing management provider AuditBoard raised $40 million in Series B funding, announced this week, led by Battery Ventures.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Although they are vastly different beasts, shifts in the consumer payments ecosystem have significantly impacted the flow of B2B payments. In such a complex payments ecosystem, merchants have identified the value in diversifying their risk through embracing multiple solution providers partners, including multiple banking services providers.

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JUNE 14, 2019

trillion in trade finance availability in the global economy today. Banks’ risk appetite has lowered, while regulations, some financial institutions argue, have forced financiers to reallocate resources to compliance and risk mitigation efforts, draining the trade finance pot.

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JULY 23, 2019

Tokyo Shoko Research, a Japan -based commercial database, has signed an agreement with SAP Ariba in the latter’s effort to strengthen its supply chain risk mitigation offerings. million Japanese companies to augment its SAP Ariba Supplier Risk solution, the companies said in a press release Monday (July 22).

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JUNE 24, 2016

The roundup of this week’s venture capital investments in B2B startups offers some insight into the geographical differences in how this space is developing. With new funding, ProcMart said it will continue to collaborate with FinTech and logistics companies as it looks to add financing and other services for its business customers.

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JUNE 24, 2019

In a press release , Capital One pointed to augmented B2B finance capabilities as a result of the takeover, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). BlueTarp targets SMBs with accounts receivable management, cash flow tools, risk mitigation solutions and trade credit financing offerings.

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and China, as well as Brexit , are among the biggest current geopolitical events that continue to rock the FX market, and companies are at risk of taking significant financial hits as a result. Trade tensions between the U.S.

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AUGUST 23, 2017

Business intelligence company CubeLogic has announced its support for Trade Credit Insurance as part of an overall risk mitigation strategy. ” The company noted while it supported the use of Trade Credit Insurance, the tool should not be used as a replacement for broad risk mitigation strategies.

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MARCH 8, 2019

Insurance firm Zurich is introducing a new supply chain risk management service in conjunction with riskmethods, reports in Global Banking and Finance Review said Thursday (March 7). Risk management is about identifying, assessing and controlling risk from an operational level and making decisions to balance the benefits,” she said.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

As B2B FinTech firms continue working to break down silos, and ease the numerous friction points of the B2B payments process for both buyer and seller, the opportunities for data integration are vast. B2B payments market. Going Further With Open Banking. Cichy said he sees the opposite happening today, though.

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JUNE 20, 2017

The importance of this has never been clearer, as it has been proven to enable greater efficiency, better decision making and real savings through cash, collateral and financing optimization.”. There are several ways heightened data management can yield more effective risk mitigation , Hazeltree noted.

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JANUARY 22, 2019

“By automating some of the day-to-day tasks, hospital finance staff can free up time to focus on higher-value tasks, such as analysis and risk mitigation,” continued Sutton. The financial services sector is promoting innovation in the area of healthcare financial management.

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MARCH 23, 2020

After a long period of pulling back, lenders are finally beginning to find value in financing small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). But after years of finding SMBs too unprofitable to finance, lenders have to play catch-up to develop better underwriting processes for greater accuracy and efficiency.

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MAY 30, 2016

Rising corporate finance metrics don’t always mean good news. 947 billion worth of corporate loans has been provided by Wells Fargo , a figure greater than loans financed by Bank of America or JPMorgan Chase. The numbers are on the up this week! But don’t let that fool you. trillion worth of payments passed over the U.K.

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JANUARY 22, 2019

Corporate treasurers are exploring AI for their own cash management and forecasting needs, while AI is also being explored among both traditional and alternative finance players for risk mitigation and underwriting purposes. ” Even so, only 11 percent of companies surveyed have integrated AI within their finance functions.

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Indeed, the report concluded, high-profile data breaches and cyberattacks may be “causing some executives to conclude that their organization’s approach to risk management may not be as strong as they once perceived it to be.”.

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JANUARY 25, 2019

Equipment finance company CapX Partners has announced an integration of Moody’s Analytics technology to strengthen its underwriting and risk mitigation capabilities. CapX noted that Moody’s Analytics’ tool addresses the pain point of lack of access to historical data on small businesses seeking financing.

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AUGUST 1, 2017

based alternative finance company DueCourse has reportedly gone into administration. Recent reports said DueCourse , which operates as an invoice financing platform, began working with administrators Leonard Curtis this month. Less than a year after raising venture capital, U.K.-based

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JANUARY 27, 2020

Entrepreneurs today have more choices than ever before as to how and where they access financing, but in many ways, that journey to capital hasn’t gotten any easier. Much of that financing, however, is facilitated through inefficient processes that can heighten costs, limit transparency for borrowers, and increase risk for lenders.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Small businesses are the backbone of their economies, and small B2B suppliers play vital roles in their broader supply chains. Often, smaller vendors also pose less risk to their large corporate customers while also contributing to supply chain diversification. eProcurement and supplier management FinTech Paid.

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JULY 12, 2019

Euler Hermes has made a strategic investment in FinTech APiO , reports this week said, as well as a collaboration that will see the companies develop the ApiO.EarlyPay solution to connect small businesses with faster financing. Today’s market conditions can change in the blink of an eye,” he said.

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APRIL 23, 2019

Reports in Toolbox on Monday (April 22) said the companies are collaborating on solutions to automate and digitize processes for Australia’s superannuation market, enabling fund managers to boost visibility and strengthen risk mitigation.

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JANUARY 10, 2019

According to IFAC, incorporating accountants and finance departments in a firm’s risk management strategy can be a critical component of helping businesses understand that risk management is not only about avoiding risky situations, but also aiding in the development of business strategy and identifying opportunity.

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

There is widespread opportunity for FinTech to enhance visibility into the B2B payments process in the construction space, promote faster electronic payments and boost cash flow visibility. Many of these factors are key to not only underwriting a loan, but enabling a borrower to draw down on that financing.

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MAY 10, 2018

Businesses are largely behind the push, with government initiatives promoting a digital economy and FinTech innovators targeting corporate payments and finance in addition to their consumer-focused endeavors. In a 2016 report, India’s YES BANK highlighted the flourishing digital FinServ space for businesses.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

This week’s exploration of the latest in bank-FinTech collaborations and data integrations finds an opportunity for accounting portals to drive customer loyalty through data connectivity, while lenders embrace strengthened risk mitigation by looping directly into borrower data. Plus, a major U.S. As the U.S.

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OCTOBER 1, 2019

Reliance Capital offers loans to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) via its Reliance Money unit, while its Reliance home finance operation offers loans to home buyers. Combined, these operations made up an estimated 15 percent of the company’s revenue in the most recent fiscal year, according to reports.

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