Tag: SME Finance
iWoca looks to grow SME alt lending access
Alternative lending was supposed to be the way SMEs broke through banking barriers to gain access to capital. Read more: www.pymnts.com
BitPesa & Bitbond partner for Africa SME finance
Bitbond and BitPesa collaborate to facilitate small business financing across Africa.Read more: www.pymnts.com
QNB Finansbank’s tablet the right dose for core banking
QNB Finansbank, QNB Group’s subsidiary in Turkey, has developed TouchFinans. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
SMEs’ self-service banking leads to downsize
DNB, is taking a new approach to its SME customers as small businesses turn to digital, self-service banking solutions. Read more: www.pymnts.com
SMEs skeptical of mobile banking
A new survey from banking data firm RateWatch is bad news for banks looking to entice SME customers with new mobile offerings. Read more: www.pymnts.com
Barclays mobile banking app approves SME loans quickly
Barclays has unveiled a new mobile service for SMEs in the UK that provides almost instant loans. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Protecting SME privacy as credit assessments grow complex
Borrowers may want the innovation, technology and speed of an alternative lending platform but will demand the trust of a big, familiar name in banking. Read more: www.pymnts.com
What alt-lending slump?
This week in B2B venture funding activity, we see the trend change as an alternative lender from the U.S. secured the largest investment round of the week. Is this a fluke, or are things beginning to change? Read more: www.pymnts.com
Bank of America now lending on Nav
Bank of America will now be providing SME loans and financing services through the Nav platform. Read more: www.pymnts.com
SME financer BlueVine picks up $49m
SME financing startup BlueVine has scored $49m in a Series D round of funding from its existing investors. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com