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Is JD.com Seeking Series A For Its Financing Arm?
December 28, 2015

China-based B2B eCommerce site JD.com is reportedly looking to strengthen its small business financing unit, according to reports. Though unconfirmed, reports said there is talk that JD Finance is seeking to raise a new round of funding. The unit links retailers and businesses on the...

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New York Slashes Gov’t Supplier Payment Time
December 28, 2015

New York state has announced a New Year’s resolution sure to please government contractors. Policymakers will, in general, pay contractors and suppliers within 15 days of receiving an invoice, according to reports published late last week. New legislation will require state agencies to cut their...

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Santander Adds RBS Muscle For Small Biz Unit
December 28, 2015

Santander has chosen a new executive to run its small business banking operations, according to reports published late last week. Former RBS Deputy Chief Executive Chris Sullivan will join Santander as head of its small business and corporate unit, according to reports, which noted that...

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Bridging The Gap Between Suppliers And Cards
December 28, 2015

Citi is pushing into the APAC region with a new B2B program that helps get suppliers paid who traditionally don’t accept credit cards. Here’s how Invapay is working with the banking giant to make the supply chain more efficient.

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India’s VCs End The Year On A High Note
December 24, 2015

India had a busy year when it came to B2B venture capitalists, so it’s appropriate the nation would lead some of the final VC roundups of 2015. This week, B2B eCommerce led India’s VCs interests, but there was another nation that made a rare appearance...

Enterprise Cloud Platform Plans IPO
December 24, 2015

As reports by VatorNews pointed out Wednesday (Dec. 23), CB Insights published a list of companies that are likely to go public in 2016. One of those companies, Nutanix, seems to be already validating that prediction. The enterprise cloud company reportedly filed an S-1 form with...

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Paychex Beats Out Expectations
December 24, 2015

Payroll service firm Paychex released its figures for the second quarter of FY2016 this week, and the results are mixed, though some analysts said the company beat out expectations. The company announced its financial results on Tuesday (Dec. 22), during which it reported year-over-year growth. Earnings...

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Coupa Nabs Former Salesforce Exec
December 24, 2015

Corporate spend management firm Coupa has announced a new hire, and he is a seasoned veteran from another big name in corporate money management. Coupa said Wednesday (Dec. 23) that former Salesforce Vice Chairman Frank van Veenendaal will join the cloud-based expense management firm on...

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Revolution Payments Targets The Government P-Card
December 24, 2015

Revolution Payments, which gears its payment services for government entities and B2G transactions, is targeting the government purchase card for its latest upgrades. The company announced Tuesday (Dec. 22) that it has developed new technology to help reduce the cost for contractors and government suppliers...