B2B Payments

The highly complex payments processes and networks that power $120 trillion in payments flows that move between businesses globally each year. The B2B Payments ecosystem is undergoing a massive digital transformation as corporates move away from paper-based processes and payments methods to digital workflows that more efficiently move money and data between trading partners. These efficiencies give corporates more visibility into their cash position across their supply chain and innovations in accounts payments and receivables are helping buyers and suppliers to align on payments terms and trade credit.

Salesforce Announces Takeover To End 2015
Salesforce Announces Takeover To End 2015
December 28, 2015  |  B2B Payments

B2B Software-as-a-Service giant Salesforce has announced an acquisition it will make in 2016 for $360 million, the company revealed in a blog post late last...

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The Alt-Lender’s 2016 Survival Guide
The Alt-Lender’s 2016 Survival Guide
December 28, 2015  |  B2B Payments

The U.S. and European alternative lending markets sprouted quickly in 2015, but the Australian players are just planting their roots. One of the latest to...

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Year-End Stats Show Their Range
Year-End Stats Show Their Range
December 28, 2015  |  B2B Payments

The B2B payments data from last week ranges from six all the way to 4.45 billion, with a similarly diverse range in industries and geography....

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Is JD.com Seeking Series A For Its Financing Arm?
Is JD.com Seeking Series A For Its Financing Arm?
December 28, 2015  |  B2B Payments

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...

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New York Slashes Gov’t Supplier Payment Time
New York Slashes Gov’t Supplier Payment Time
December 28, 2015  |  B2B Payments

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...

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Santander Adds RBS Muscle For Small Biz Unit
Santander Adds RBS Muscle For Small Biz Unit
December 28, 2015  |  B2B Payments

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...

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Bridging The Gap Between Suppliers And Cards
Bridging The Gap Between Suppliers And Cards
December 28, 2015  |  B2B Payments

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...

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India’s VCs End The Year On A High Note
India’s VCs End The Year On A High Note
December 24, 2015  |  B2B Payments

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...

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