SMB finance

Small minus big (SMB) is one of three factors in the Fama/French stock pricing model. Along with other factors, SMB is used to explain portfolio returns. This factor is also referred to as the "small firm effect," or the "size effect," where size is based on a company's market capitalization.

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Small Firms Target RBS Execs In New Investigation
Small Firms Target RBS Execs In New Investigation
August 30, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The fallout over the Royal Bank of Scotland’s mistreatment of some small business customers continues, with a new investigation launching after the U.K. Financial Conduct...

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SCOTUS Ruling, Regulation Cloud SMB Optimism
SCOTUS Ruling, Regulation Cloud SMB Optimism
August 27, 2018  |  B2B Payments

More research confirms the seemingly unwavering optimism of small businesses in the U.S. today. The latest report from Small Business Expo finds a significant portion...

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Surveys Show It’s A Good Time To Be A (US) Small Business Owner
Surveys Show It’s A Good Time To Be A (US) Small Business Owner
August 27, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Small businesses (SMBs) in the U.S. are increasingly optimistic. Expectations about economic growth, and increases in their own revenues, make for a good time to...

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PIRS Capital Talks Merchant Cash Advance Evolution
PIRS Capital Talks Merchant Cash Advance Evolution
August 24, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Small businesses’ use of alternative finance platforms is slowly on the rise. While data from the Federal Reserve shows small and large banks still tower...

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AltFin’s Next Hurdle: The Small Business Relationship
AltFin’s Next Hurdle: The Small Business Relationship
August 24, 2018  |  B2B Payments

A lack of access to funding may have opened the doors for alternative finance, but AltFin’s ability to quickly innovate and provide digital services —...

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Hitachi Finds Surge In Entrepreneurs Fearing Collapse
Hitachi Finds Surge In Entrepreneurs Fearing Collapse
August 23, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Hitachi Capital Business Finance has found a surge in the portion of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that fear collapse of their firms in the...

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Chase Initiative Sparks Debate Over ‘Bank Deserts’ And SMBs
Chase Initiative Sparks Debate Over ‘Bank Deserts’ And SMBs
August 21, 2018  |  B2B Payments

When JPMorgan Chase announced plans earlier this year to open 400 new bank branches, some analysts were surprised. Financial institutions (FIs) in the U.S. have...

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Workspace Sharing Startups The New Favorite With B2B Investors
Workspace Sharing Startups The New Favorite With B2B Investors
August 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

B2B FinTech is undoubtedly a hot spot for venture capitalists (VCs) this year. However, this summer, a different kind of B2B startup has captured investors’...

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Square Capital Pulls eBay Into SMB Lending Space
Square Capital Pulls eBay Into SMB Lending Space
July 25, 2018  |  B2B Payments

When eBay announced that it would be accepting Apple Pay, it wasn’t the only new development for the online marketplace. The company also revealed a...

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