February 11, 2022In recent years, economic uncertainty and the rise of digital-technology solutions have combined to make “buy now, pay later“ (BNPL)…- February 3, 2022It’s tempting to talk about innovations in lending technology — like using artificial intelligence to make faster and more nuanced…
- January 28, 2022Advances in information and operations technology are accelerating digital uptake and engagement for businesses and other organizations. Many observers point…
- January 21, 2022Business owners, strategists, and analysts take note: API-enabled financial-technology swarms are accelerating service delivery to businesses and consumers alike, and laying…
- January 13, 2022Business owners may not relish the thought of weaving specific aspects of banking into their operations, but they will soon…
- January 6, 2022For business owners everywhere, Covid-19 isn’t the only thing going on in early 2022, but — with the new surge…
- December 23, 2021Original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, saw investment increase a relatively mild 1.5% in the third quarter of 2021, according to…
November 25, 2021Every day, as a veterinary professional, you encounter pet owners who can’t afford the treatment you’ve recommended, or can’t pay…- November 18, 2021In-vitro fertilization patients have a problem. Fortunately, it’s a problem technology can alleviate while improving health outcomes, and making patients'…
- November 9, 2021Most components of in-vitro fertilization aren't covered by healthcare insurance, private or public. But you knew that. You're a reproductive…
- November 5, 2021If you’re waiting for digital finance to become a “thing,” then you’re missing the boat. It became a thing —…
- October 27, 2021Digital lending is helping nonbanks achieve deeper customer relationships, increase revenue, and glean vital intelligence on everything from customer satisfaction…
- October 20, 2021Embedded finance is on the rise as more consumers and businesses make payments, secure loans, and mitigate financial risk at…
- October 13, 2021Businesses are gaining efficiency thanks to the rise of embedded financing — the ability to advance loans for goods and…
- September 28, 2021Businesses of all kinds, otherwise keen to extend credit to eligible customers, sometimes think twice about the whole proposition because…
- September 21, 2021The US federal government’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently proposed new rules under an amended Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The…
- September 16, 2021A business that requires cash quickly can get it on the fly if approved for a merchant cash advance. And…
- August 19, 2021In-house financing is starting to grab the attention of cosmetic surgeons, whether they're looking to further personalize patient service at…
- August 3, 2021Although the construction industry is booming, the market is haunted by the specter of inflation to an extent mostly unknown…
- July 27, 2021Faced with a pandemic that’s changing how retail businesses engage with their customers, and under pressure to disburse tide-over “stimulus”…
- July 8, 2021In Europe and North America, market-based credit-risk indicators suggest a robust “repayment recovery” is underway, with models that gauge default…
- June 29, 2021As predicted, embedded finance — where non-banks such as retailers, capital-equipment providers, and community-development organizations provide financial services — is having…
- June 23, 2021Automation has been increasing workplace efficiency since the days of water-powered grist mills. And while banks have long been at…
- June 15, 2021Voices in community development are urging the Biden administration to use CDFIs -- community-development financial institutions -- to bolster its goal of supporting equity…
