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AI and Data Are Changing How CFOs and Treasurers Manage Working Capital
VISA // January 26, 2026

The “2025–2026 Growth Corporates Working Capital Index,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa, examines how middle-market and growth-oriented companies are redefining working capital in an environment shaped by volatility and tighter access to financing. Based on a global survey of CFOs and Treasurers, the...

North American Middle-Market Firms Signal Major Working Capital Expansion in 2026
VISA // January 12, 2026

The “2025–2026 Growth Corporates Working Capital Index: North America Edition,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa, examines how middle-market companies across the United States and Canada are rethinking working capital as a strategic asset rather than as a defensive necessity. Based on a double-blind survey...

Step by Step, Benchmarking Tool Forges Working Capital Roadmap as CFOs Battle Uncertainty
CFO // March 14, 2025

When all you’ve got is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Mastercard Debuts Accelerator For Middle-Market Companies
B2B Payments // February 18, 2025

Mastercard has unveiled a tool to help financial providers service their middle-market customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Middle Market CFOs Use Working Capital Tools to Boost Balance Sheets

March 04, 2026
The “Growth Corporates Working Capital Index 2025–2026: Research Report Data Book” is a PYMNTS Intelligence report commissioned by Visa. The report examines how Growth Corporates are rethinking working capital management in an environment defined by volatility, expansion and digital acceleration. These firms, typically generating between $50 million and $1 billion in annual revenue, are the […]

North American Middle-Market Firms Signal Major Working Capital Expansion in 2026

January 12, 2026
The “2025–2026 Growth Corporates Working Capital Index: North America Edition,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa, examines how middle-market companies across the United States and Canada are rethinking working capital...

Virtual Cards Drive Working Capital Efficiency for North American Growth Corporates

October 29, 2024
In the second annual edition of the “Middle Market Growth Corporates Working Capital Index,” PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa collaborated to mine the opinions of 276 chief financial officers (CFOs) and...

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Mastercard Debuts Accelerator For Middle-Market Companies

February 18, 2025
Mastercard has unveiled a tool to help financial providers service their middle-market customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]