July 10, 2015
Global Regulators Near Shadow Lending Crackdown

The alternative lending boom continues, but industry experts say that the shadow lending sector is headed for greater scrutiny by regulators — and that some alternative lending players can pose just...

July 08, 2015
Fed Demands Santander Clean Up Risk Management

The Federal Reserve is mandating that Banco Santander SA make sweeping changes in its risk management practices at its U.S. unit, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (July 7). The...

July 08, 2015
UK’s Funding Options CEO Sees Opportunity with SMEs, July Tax...

For small businesses, having access to liquidity and capital are as necessary as the very products and services they sell. And in the U.K., alternative lending is becoming more widely...

July 07, 2015
Greece Banks Shuttered Another Week

After Greece rejected the bailout plan offered by EU creditors, Greek banks have decided to keep their doors shut until Friday, or even Monday next week. The extreme measures come...

July 06, 2015
ING Brings Business Clients Online

ING is looking to strengthen its standing against U.S. banks, and according to reports, the Netherlands-based institution is looking to the Internet to strengthen its competitive edge with business clients....

July 06, 2015
Greece Says No, Amazon Prime Members Say Yes, PayPal Spends...

The burgers have all been grilled, the parades have all been attended and the fireworks have all been shot off. It is time to get back to work. And while...

June 30, 2015
The Balancing Act Of Today’s Corporate Treasurer

Small businesses are often the target of financial services innovators with the understanding that SMEs often struggle to obtain the resources necessary to adequately manage their cash flow on their...

June 30, 2015
One Bright Spot In Debt Crisis As Greek Government Supports...

Though uncertainty reigns when it comes to Greece – whether the nation will stay with or exit the Euro, when banks will open or even if ATMs will function –...

June 29, 2015
UK SME Lender Preps IPO, Mulls Banking License

As the number of so-called “challenger” banks across the U.K. increases, yet another small business finance company is considering entering the industry. Orchard Funding Group is said to be mulling...