Global B2B spending set to surge
by Ben Poole
An Amex survey finds 70% of businesses are optimistic for the year ahead, with many increasing spend on digital initiatives to drive growth.
Payments - Disbursements
Background
Making payments is the inevitable consequence of making purchases and an essential and integral part of the financial supply chain. A payment is the transfer of value from one party, a person or…
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The Pay to Card solution supports US and cross-border transactions via bank cards.
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Both Citi and FIS have announced payments-related news that has the potential to make a big impact for corporates.
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On the fifth day of Christmas my guru sent me advice on how to:
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Optimise AND integrate your payments and collections
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While the AFP 2020 survey shows the benefits that digital payments offer corporates, it also notes the cyber security awareness that firms must show.
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Innotribe debate stirs the pot, essential viewing. Don’t miss it
Real-time payments surge ahead
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A Mastercard study shows businesses moving to digital B2B payments for speed, security and transparency.
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The implementation phase of the EPI aims to create a new unified payment scheme and solution, as the ECB welcomes the development.
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A settlement involving SocGen and Banque de France, and a patent application from Visa, offer a glimpse of the future of money.
Industry roundup: 6 May 2020
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Today's headlines include FX losses, AI use in AP, account reconciliation on blockchain, and more.
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The Australian government launches A$500m facility for exporters, while supplier payment terms are under scrutiny in a new proposal.
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News in brief including CLS, PayFit, SAP, and more.
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PromptPay uses an account number or corporate tax ID to receive incoming payments.
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The move simplifies remote work for finance teams.