The factoring industry is experiencing a period of significant growth and evolution, driven by increasing demand from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking alternative financing solutions. As factors report a rise in client acquisition across traditional sectors like manufacturing, transportation, and staffing, they are also breaking new ground by introducing factoring to unexpected industries, including tech consultancies, event planning businesses, and private medical practices. This expansion into new markets underscores the immense potential for tailored financial solutions.
Outsourcing
In 2025, businesses across all industries are turning to cloud-based outsourcing to manage rapid changes in demand. A May report from Silver Bell Group shows that this approach allows companies to scale teams quickly during busy periods and pull back just as fast during lulls—saving money and avoiding the delays of traditional hiring.
In 2025, specialty finance firms are facing two major challenges: rising labor costs and a shortage of skilled accounting talent. To stay competitive, many are turning to outsourced finance and accounting (F&A) services.
In 2024, U.S. insurers leaned more heavily on outsourced investment management than ever before. According to a new report from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), more than half of all insurers now outsource some or all of their investment decisions—and the number is still climbing.
What started as a cost-cutting trend has evolved into a strategic powerhouse for U.S. companies—especially in insurance and specialty finance. Outsourcing finance and accounting (F&A) isn’t just about saving money anymore—it’s about enhancing agility, compliance, and scale.
Amid rising costs, talent scarcity, and compliance pressure, finance leaders in insurance and specialty finance are increasingly turning to outsourced F&A solutions. Here’s what’s shaping the global landscape—and how smart firms are responding now.
The Business Process Management (BPM) sector is undergoing a major transformation. What was once a space defined by cost-cutting and offshore labor is now evolving into something far more strategic—driven by artificial intelligence, automation, and integrated IT solutions.
Today’s CFO is facing a high-stakes balancing act: reduce costs, improve efficiency, and deliver on strategic goals—all while navigating an uncertain economic landscape. With finance departments pulled in multiple directions, many leaders are looking beyond the spreadsheet for solutions.
In an era of escalating cyber threats, financial institutions are under increasing pressure to meet both regulatory and operational standards. From SOC 2 compliance to data encryption and privacy controls, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern—it’s a core business priority.
Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) across the U.S. are facing mounting pressure as working capital tightens. Between inflation, interest rate volatility, and extended payment cycles, even well-run companies are finding themselves in a cash flow bind. But while the problem is complex, one solution gaining traction is a strategic rethinking of operational support—particularly in collections and factoring.