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How Millennial Drivers Are Changing Automotive Practices

How Millennial Drivers Are Changing Automotive Practices
How Millennial Drivers Are Changing Automotive Practices
July 09, 2018  |  Ecosystems

Will younger consumers ever know the unique joy of learning to drive on a gas-guzzling Detroit beater — one of those big cars that were more...

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Santander Bridges SMBs With China
Santander Bridges SMBs With China
July 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

U.K. bank Santander is hoping to bridge local small businesses to the Chinese market, and is kicking off a series of networking events that bring...

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Fed: Banks Reverse Corporate Lending Slump
Fed: Banks Reverse Corporate Lending Slump
July 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

In a sign of strength for the U.S. economy, banks are reporting that business loans are on the rise. According to The Wall Street Journal,...

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Amid Economic Vigor, Small Firms Struggle To Find Talent
Amid Economic Vigor, Small Firms Struggle To Find Talent
July 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The latest jobs report by the U.S. Department of Labor signaled a healthy employment environment for June as 213,000 positions were added in the month,...

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Tech Firms Hit Speed Bumps In GDPR Adoption
Tech Firms Hit Speed Bumps In GDPR Adoption
July 09, 2018  |  Data

It’s been just a few weeks since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect — and speed bumps remain. As noted this past week,...

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Before AI Disruption, Procurement Leaders Say It’s Back To Basics
Before AI Disruption, Procurement Leaders Say It’s Back To Basics
July 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

For a few years now, the procurement department has earned rising attention for its potential to become a strategic component of the enterprise — not...

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Barclays Entices SMB Investments With Cash Back Program
Barclays Entices SMB Investments With Cash Back Program
July 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

U.K. bank Barclays is encouraging small businesses (SMBs) to invest in new equipment, machinery, vehicles and other assets through a new cash back program, according...

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Mint Expands Payroll Card Footprint Into Africa
Mint Expands Payroll Card Footprint Into Africa
July 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Mint Gateway for Electronic Payment Services, a unit of The Mint Corp., is expanding payroll card operations across the African continent, a market that represents...

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In Kenya, Govt’s Late Payments Hit Suppliers
In Kenya, Govt’s Late Payments Hit Suppliers
July 09, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Late payments dominate the news in Kenya, where corruption drains coffers and hurts suppliers.  In other countries, ePayables has gained attention and adoption along the...

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