Will New FASB Disclosure Rules Change Supply Chain Finance?
In September 2022, FASB issued ASU-2022-04, with new disclosure rules for Buyers who offer Supply Chain Finance programs to their Suppliers. In this report, we’ll examine the new rules, explain when disclosure is required, and discuss their potential impact on Supply Chain Finance.
Supply Chain Finance: The Trillion-Dollar Opportunity for Procure-to-Pay Networks
Worldwide Supply Chain Finance volume reached nearly $2.2 trillion in 2022, up 21% over the year before. This means Procure-to-Pay and AP Automation firms have a trillion-dollar opportunity to add Supply Chain Finance as a service for their customers. This article explores what Supply Chain Finance is, why it’s important, and how firms can benefit from offering this valuable new service for their customers. We’ll also examine successful case studies of Procure-to-Pay and AP Automation firms partnering with Supply Chain Finance providers.
IFG Stands with Ukraine
The Interface Financial Group stands with the people of Ukraine.
Technology and Funding Inclusivity
Everyone knows: the less you need financing, the easier it is to get. Fortune 500 companies have virtually unlimited access to working capital solutions. But their suppliers, especially those in the long tail, often struggle. At best, securing working capital is cumbersome and expensive. At worst, it’s not available at all.
Tribute to Theodore (John) Sheehy
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our founder, Theodore (John) Sheehy. Born in Michigan in 1931, he passed away on Monday, December 6th in Toronto, Ontario…Where he had made his home for over 50 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sheila as well as his children and grandchildren.
Next wave innovations in supplier finance
Throughout this decade with the growth of buyer-led supply chain finance programs or buyer-sponsored early payment services, teamed with the increase in attention to SCF services in general, we have witnessed significant technological transformations within the industry.
Supply Chain Resilience and Small Suppliers
A Bruising Market Hits the Smallest Hardest Peter Jacobstein, Chief Strategic Partnership Officer, The Interface Financial Group January 12, 2021 | A recent Harvard Business Review article paints a dire picture for small and mid-sized suppliers (SMEs), and for the larger companies that depend on them. “A Financial Crisis is Looming for Smaller Suppliers[1]” argues […]
A Message from IFG: Coronavirus
Access to working capital has never been more critical for corporate buyers and their suppliers. Here’s what IFG is doing to help. First and most important, we hope you are healthy and safe. We’re living through extraordinary times. The economic waves triggered by the coronavirus outbreak are just starting. For virtually every company, access […]
Virtual Cards and Early Payment Solutions
PETER JACOBSTEIN, Chief Strategic Partnership Officer, The Interface Financial Group February 10, 2020 B2B Virtual Card (V-Card) payments are attracting a lot of attention right now — from incumbent commercial payments providers and from fintech who want to challenge their dominance. Accenture estimates Virtual Card B2B payments were $207 billion in 2019, or […]
Risk Management in Early Payment Solutions
PETER JACOBSTEIN, Chief Strategic Partnership Officer, The Interface Financial Group January 14, 2020 Buyer-led early payment programs are growing fast. Fully 55% of companies surveyed in PWC’s 2018/2019 Supply Chain Finance Barometer are running some form of early payment program. Broadly, as Buyers extend their payment terms, offering early payment is a critical part of […]