Industry
More corporations support technology startups through accelerators
After years of putting young firms at the backseat, more corporations are now financing early stage startups in the technology space through accelerator programs, TechCrunch reported.
Deloitte report shows small European firms successfully dealing with bank cuts through financing from alternative lenders
Alternative lenders are filling in the shoes of commercial banks in Europe that have reduced lending, allowing small firms to still raise funds, Bloomberg reported.
Upset Investors tell global brands to take greater risks like their small competitors
Investors of large consumer food companies want them to take bolder action than just merely cutting costs as their smaller competitors take on risks and increase market share, Reuters reported.
Insurance clients face advantages and drawbacks from big data
The potential use of big data by insurance firms to create a profile of possible policyholders carries with it advantages and drawbacks, the Financial Times reported.