Amadeus, Elavon and Mastercard to facilitate payments for Thai Airways
by Ben Poole
B2B wallet solution aims to simplify how travel agencies pay airlines
Paying Suppliers
Background
There are three types of suppliers: high volume trading partners, regular suppliers and one-off/occasional suppliers - see figure. Each type requiring different payment solution. Types of…
Read moreJDA and KPMG survey finds AI is the most impactful supply chain technology
by Ben Poole
Survey reveals real-time visibility is driving digital supply chain investments enabled by AI, ML and cognitive analytics
Mobile app takes aim at corporate expense management
by Ben Poole
U.S. Bank and Chrome River release expense reporting mobile app.
US financial institutions anticipate faster payments demand
by Graham Buck
While most see demand for faster payments underway, only a minority have put a strategy in place a survey suggests.
Real-time payments arrive in Saudi Arabia
by Graham Buck
The newly-launched platform is a partnership between Vocalink and a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority
Seventeen UK companies rapped for late payments
by Graham Buck
Rolls-Royce, Balfour Beatty and Persimmon are among those suspended or removed from the government’s Prompt Payment Code.
Amazon Pay enters India’s P2P payments market
by Graham Buck
Despite an already crowded market, the online giant believes that the country still lacks an efficient money transfer service.
Myth or reality: How to pay suppliers instantly
by Jack Large
Previse solution explained by their chief data scientist
BNP Paribas, LianLian Pay partner on China e-commerce business
by Graham Buck
The partnership will offer integrated collections solutions for e-commerce that consolidate online sales and offline mobile collections
Cyber attackers turn attention to smaller businesses
by Graham Buck
Big businesses are still the favourite target, but hackers are increasingly vulnerable warns insurer Hiscox.
Some late payment practices in UK are despicable
by Jack Large
Lloyds Bank analysis of government report reveals what is happening; new solutions are needed
Visa teams with Bento for Business on cash flow management solution
by Graham Buck
The collaboration aims to improve cash flow management for an estimated 30 million smaller businesses in the US.
World Bank hails cross-border payments initiatives
by Graham Buck
Ripple’s xRapid and Circle Pay have encouraged JP Morgan, Swift and Visa to be more innovatory, says the financial institution.
Taulia adds AI capability to its supply chain platform
by Graham Buck
The working capital solutions provider says that the new technology aggregates a range of data on supplier behaviour.
Visa teams with EMQ for Apac cross-border remittances
by Graham Buck
EMQ’s network and the Visa Direct platform combined aim to provide more choice and transparency for cross-border transactions.
Interserve’s fall sparks demand for reforms
by Graham Buck
The UK outsourcing group’s move into administration is bad news for US hedge funds and retail investors but different from Carillion
Late payments - UK spring statement to have limited impact UNLESS
by Jack Large
Previse warn that UK Government’s plan to make it easier for tradespeople to get the cash they’re owed will fail, unless enforced
Australian faster payments initiative gains traction
by Graham Buck
The Australian Supplier Payment Code calls for smaller suppliers to be paid within 30 days of invoicing.
C2FO partners with India’s Kotak on working capital management solution
by Graham Buck
The bank says the partnership with C2FO will meet the increased working capital needs of Indian businesses.
ACI Worldwide to merge UP Bill Pay platform with Speedpay
by Graham Buck
The group is paying $750 million to acquire Western Union’s US bill pay business.
Germany’s N26 eyes South America market with Brazil launch
by Graham Buck
The challenger bank is already preparing to enter the US market shortly.
EU seeking accelerated adoption of TIPS
by Graham Buck
The European Commission wants more banks to adopt its TARGET instant payment settlement system.
Global B2B payments are messy, and that’s fine
by Chen Amit , CEO and co-founder, Tipalti
Embracing unique approaches to global B2B payments can strengthen supplier relationships and minimise payment pain
ECB goes live with TIPS pan-European instant payments
by Bija Knowles
The European Central Bank has launched the TARGET instant payment settlement system for instant eurozone transactions