Third-party arrangements could turn payables to loans.

Companies see payables strategies as a way to generate returns, as well as to help suppliers.

Strong leasing could point to economic growth or just reflect replacement of old equipment.

Strong leasing could point to economic growth or just reflect replacement of old equipment.

Regulators clear up some uncertainty, but more rules yet to come. (Tom Deas of NACT)

Regulators clear up some uncertainty, but more rules yet to come. (Tom Deas of NACT)

Security firm spots Zeus strain aiming at payroll services provider. (Avivah Litan of Gartner)

Security firm spots Zeus strain aiming at payroll services provider. (Avivah Litan of Gartner)