Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)

16 million UK residents unaware of debt risk with BNPL

16 million UK residents unaware of debt risk with BNPL

Approximately 16 million UK residents remain oblivious to the financial risks associated with 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) services, says research from responsible lender,...
Klarna's path to profitability: Stellar Q1 results and a new partnership with Airbnb

Klarna’s path to profitability: Stellar Q1 results and a new partnership with Airbnb

Klarna, the AI-enhanced global payments network and shopping service, recently unveiled its first-quarter results, showcasing impressive growth surpassing ecommerce trends.
B2B BNPL FinTech Hokodo extends Series B with support from Citi

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

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.
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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

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.
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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.
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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

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 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.

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