May 01, 2020
Next-Gen Debit Steps Up

Among the fascinating findings in PYMNTS’ ongoing surveys of Main Street SMBs during the pandemic is this: A majority of small businesses that did not apply for government bailouts simply...

May 01, 2020
London’s Finablr Finds $1B In Debt Charged To Company

Finablr has uncovered around $1 billion in debt hidden from its board, in the latest news in the scandal that has pushed sister company NMC Health into administration. Get the...

May 01, 2020
Contextualizing The SMB Credit Score Through Open Banking

Businesses have a front-row seat to the market volatility resulting from coronavirus. As governments around the world work with financial institutions to connect these companies to capital, many firms are...

April 30, 2020
Economic Data Show ‘One-Two Punch’ For Consumer Spending Rebound?

Economic data released Thursday (April 30) may hint at a “one-two punch” for consumer spending — indicating a reluctance to spend now, yes, but paycheck pressures may keep purses and...

April 30, 2020
Federal Reserve Extends Reach Of Main Street Lending Program

The Federal Reserve is extending its $600 billion Main Street lending program to reach small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the central bank said Thursday (April...

April 30, 2020
JPMorgan, Other Big Banks Front-Load $66B To Cover Bad Loans

JPMorgan Chase was the biggest saver of funds in an effort by banks around the world to get ahead of a spate of bad loans they believe is coming. Get...

April 29, 2020
Half Of Mall Department Stores Expected To Close By Next...

Long before the coronavirus struck, brick-and-mortar stores faced extinction by a combination of eCommerce and bankruptcies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

April 29, 2020
China Reopens But Consumer Spending Remains Weak

Factories reopen. Supply chains re-linked. Businesses operating — on site. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

April 29, 2020
Many US Restaurants Say PPP Loans Don’t Meet Their Needs

An industry trade group said it’s highly likely that many restaurants will return loans from the U.S. Small Business Association’s (SBA) bailout program, the Financial Times reported.  Get the Full...