B2B BNPL FinTech Hokodo extends Series B with support from Citi
B2B BNPL and digital trade credit solution developer Hokodo has extended its Series B round with an undisclosed investment from Citi.
Why RegTech is a rising need for BNPL providers
Last month, the UK government released a draft legislation that will crack down on buy now, pay later firms, which had previously enjoyed little regulatory hurdles. However, times are changing.
Southeast Asian buy now pay later firm Kredivo nabs $270m
Kredivo, a buy now pay later service for consumers in Indonesia and Vietnam, has reportedly raised $270m in an oversubscribed Series D funding round.
Saudi Arabia’s Tamara raises up to $150m from Goldman Sachs
Tamara, a shopping and payments platform in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region, has secured $150m in a receivables warehouse facility from Goldman Sachs.
Klarna reports $1bn annual loss
Klarna has reportedly suffered its biggest annual loss totalling $1bn, but its company is certain it is on track to return to profitability.
BNPL giant Klarna to launch late fees in UK
BNPL giant Klarna will reportedly start charging customers for any late payments in the UK, in hopes to curb loan defaults.
BNPL giant Klarna makes it big in the US
After a troubled start, BNPL giant Klarna has experienced strong momentum in the US market, with a 71% year-over-year growth in GMV and improved credit loss rates by 37%.
Complaints against BNPL firms surges by 36%
Complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service against buy now pay later (BNPL) firms have risen by 36% in the past three years, according to analysis from Creditspring.
Digital payment platform Kasheesh welcomes star-studded funding round
Kasheesh, which claims to be a first-to-market digital payment platform, has increased its total capital raised to $8.5m, with backing from high-profile investors.
Zilch becomes first BNPL to partner with UK debt charity StepChange
UK-headquartered buy now pay later (BNPL) FinTech Zilch has partnered with UK debt charity StepChange to help those during the cost-of-living crisis.
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