Finance Under Pressure: How Payment Delays Threaten Stability

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The Delayed Payment Dilemma The finance sector thrives on precision, predictability, and trust—but late payments are throwing a wrench in the works. According to Atradius and PYMNTS, 56% of finance-sector companies report increased late B2B payments in 2024, with average invoice terms stretching past 70 days. That’s up nearly 20% from pre-pandemic norms. This delay is more than a nuisance. …