COVID-19 is a catalyst for digital B2B payments adoption
A Mastercard study shows businesses moving to digital B2B payments for speed, security and transparency.
Accounts Payable Management
Background
Accounts Payable are the payments a business owes to suppliers for goods or services purchased on credit; a type of short-term debt. Accounts payable are often referred to as "payables." The main…
Read more
Barclaycard attempts to redefine supply chain payments for businesses
Barclaycard Payment Intelligence uses data analytics to provide a detailed picture of corporate supply chains.
The slow recovery of US business spend sentiment
The Coupa Business Spend Index Q3 outlook shows early signs of business resilience amid economic downturn.
Amex targets the AP space
American Express has launched its first automated accounts payable solution for US corporates.
Singapore’s multi-currency blockchain project concludes final phase
Project Ubin’s fifth and final phase highlights commercial potential, paving the way towards live adoption.
EedenBull and Mastercard extend strategic partnership into Asia Pacific
The agreement builds on their efforts in Europe.
COVID-19 and the impact on digital payments
Two new reports consider the effect that the pandemic is having on cash and payments behaviour.
Digital fiat currencies reality a step closer
A settlement involving SocGen and Banque de France, and a patent application from Visa, offer a glimpse of the future of money.
Mastercard launch promises enhanced working capital management
The Mastercard Track Business Payment Service has gone live in the US ahead of its global rollout.
Industry roundup: 7 May
News in brief featuring Contour, Finovate Capital, the AFP, and more.
Protecting cash flow and payments during COVID-19
A blog from the ECB looks at how to support electronic payments, provision of banknotes, market infrastructures and cyber defences.
Card companies build on initial COVID-19 response
Mastercard and American Express have come out with new initiatives in the past week.
Industry roundup: 29 April
Today's headlines include FX losses, AI use in AP, account reconciliation on blockchain, and more.
US economic indicators reveal initial COVID-19 impact
Data from Citizens Commercial Banking and U.S. Bank shows the early tumult caused by the pandemic.
Industry roundup: 22 April
News in brief from Basware, Barclays, The World Bank, and Nacha.
Deutsche Bank begins roll out of corporate instant payments in Thailand
PromptPay uses an account number or corporate tax ID to receive incoming payments.
MineralTree expands ERP integrations for AP automation
The move simplifies remote work for finance teams.
OneStream Software launches transaction matching solution
The solution is designed to accelerate account reconciliations and financial close.
Flux and Pleo partner on digital expense management
The duo say they will provide the UK’s first fully-automated, invisible expensing experience for businesses.
COVID-19 crisis highlights need for real-time and new digital payments services
ACI Worldwide and Global Data research has analysed real-time payments volumes, growth and dynamics across 30 global markets.
Pelican and Banking Labs to bring AI-based payments and compliance to Canada
Banking Labs will market, sell and deploy Pelican solutions to banks and corporates.
Tipalti adds AI to AP
Tipalti Pi uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to make payables smarter.
Pandemic casts shadow over UK Payment Systems Regulator’s annual plan
The PSR's annual plan and budget were formulated before the COVID-19 crisis.
SWIFT COVID-19 statement stresses systems working as normal
The payments cooperative has postponed all in-person community events through to the end of May.