SME lending

Back To The Future Of Data Analytics
Back To The Future Of Data Analytics
April 08, 2016  |  B2B Payments

In small business lending, the rush of alternative players entering the market is beginning to give way to consolidation — or, at least, collaboration. Lately,...

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Another Alt-Lending Advocacy Group Forms
Another Alt-Lending Advocacy Group Forms
April 04, 2016  |  B2B Payments

U.S. federal officials may still be in the early stages of assessing the nation’s alternative lending and small business finance sector, an effort that may...

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Alt-Lender Nabs Series A Funding
Alt-Lender Nabs Series A Funding
March 29, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Venture capitalists lent their support to another alternative lender, this time in India. Reports on Monday (March 28) said Veritas Finance, based in India, secured...

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Funding Circle Gears Up For Fresh Investment
Funding Circle Gears Up For Fresh Investment
March 21, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Funding Circle is getting closer to closing a major deal for its SME Income Fund, the U.K. alternative lending company said late last week. According...

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SME Alt-Lending Headed For Crash, Firm Says
SME Alt-Lending Headed For Crash, Firm Says
March 17, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The alternative small business lending market has some of the hallmarks of the market conditions that led to the 2007 financial crisis, claims Bibby Financial...

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Reshaping The MCA From Small Business Foe, To Friend
Reshaping The MCA From Small Business Foe, To Friend
March 08, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The merchant cash advance (MCA) industry does not always come with a solid reputation. Much like the payday lending industry for consumers, MCAs can provide...

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A Boon For Conglomerates, A Bust For SMEs
A Boon For Conglomerates, A Bust For SMEs
March 07, 2016  |  B2B Payments

It may feel unfair, but this week’s Data Digest uncovers some great news for big corporates and some bad news for the underdogs. For instance,...

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