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The first large Ponzi scheme in recorded history was created over 150 years ago by Adele Spitzer in Germany. Since then there have been dozens if not hundreds of copycats, with a recent explosion caused by the proliferation of such schemes in the form of cryptocurrencies or related shenanigans. Ponzi schemes are deceptively simple. You’d […]

Suppose you are running a business in need of a loan. There are various ways you might obtain one, but in countries with well-developed financial infrastructure, one of the best ways is to borrow from a bank. Banks conduct financial due diligence on a company before they are willing to loan them money. Depending on

Asset-Based Lending and Factoring are two different types of receivables financing. The obvious similarity between asset-based lending and factoring is that both provide benefits to businesses by providing capital prior to collection. Both options help businesses gain instant access to working capital, and cost very little compared to the costs associated with cash flow problems.

What is Receivables Financing? Receivables financing — also referred to as “accounts receivable financing” or “A/R financing” — is a trade finance method that businesses can leverage to unlock funding from outstanding invoices. These invoices are sometimes referred to as “trade receivables” and can be a valuable asset for accessing funding in a timely manner.