Sme Finance news and trends

IFC Places Confidence (And $10 Million) In Power2SME
B2B Payments // September 06, 2017

Months after first signaling plans for the investment, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has placed $10 million in group buying site Power2SME. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Alt-Lending Enjoys Sudden Investment Revival
B2B Payments // August 04, 2017

Alternative lending was the golden child among investors around 2015, but lately, the industry seems to have fallen out of favor thanks to regulatory uncertainty and questions over the viability of some business models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Franklin Capital Launches Export Finance Unit
B2B Payments // August 04, 2017

With an eye on companies looking to grow internationally, SME financing company Franklin Capital Network announced news that it has launched an export financing operation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Chinese Alt-Lender Dianrong Lands $220 Million
B2B Payments // August 03, 2017

Singapore sovereign fund GIC recently led a $220 million funding round for Chinese alternative lending platform Dianrong as the company looks to focus on research and development in China. The funding may mean the platform is eyeing potential expansion throughout the continent, news reports said...

Interviews & Exclusives
Small Business Jobs Grow, But Even-Smaller Firms Struggling

July 10, 2017
How is U.S. employment stacking up? It depends on who you ask. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Can Banks Turn SMBs’ Cash Flow Nightmares Into Dreams Of Success?

May 30, 2017
Small business optimism is hitting new peaks, and while SMBs say they’re planning for growth, they’re not necessarily willing to spend money to access capital — nor do they have the...

B2B FinTech Investors Planning Ahead

May 05, 2017
Don’t let the seemingly low value of $42 million raised this week by B2B venture capital firms fool you: VC activity in the space was strong, hitting key verticals like...

Big Banks Find Big Optimism Amid Small Business Week — But Here’s The Catch

May 03, 2017
The Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week is in full swing, and new data from top banks finds small business optimism is soaring. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Quick Reads
IFC Places Confidence (And $10 Million) In Power2SME

September 06, 2017
Months after first signaling plans for the investment, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has placed $10 million in group buying site Power2SME. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

CAN Capital’s Risky Strategy

January 17, 2017
It was CAN Capital’s ambitious growth plans that led the alternative SME lender to eventually falter, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story...

Sage Earnings Foretell 2017 Investments

December 01, 2016
Small business cloud accounting company Sage Group has released promising figures from its fiscal year (FY) 2016 performance, and reports say the firm will continue to pursue growth via strategic...

SMBs Lean On Friends And Family To Thrive, BofA Finds

November 16, 2016
Despite what Bank of America describes as a “challenging business environment,” SMBs are thriving, thanks in large part to friends and family. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...