Adam Schwab: BNPL has become an industry of meme stocks worth basically nothing
In five years, we will look back fondly on the BNPL sector much like we reminisce on the follies of the mid-2000s bubble like Babcock & Brown or Allco, or the dot com insanity of 1999, says Adam Schwab.
Australian BNPL sector touts $14.3 billion in economic benefits as lawmakers weigh the fate of pay-in-four providers
As Australian lawmakers consider how best to regulate the BNPL sector, a leading industry group claims pay-in-four systems provide a massive boon to local retailers and benefit local consumers.
Afterpay: BNPL is better for consumers than credit cards, and it can’t be regulated in the same way
BNPL doesn’t work like a credit card and it therefore shouldn’t be regulated like a credit card, says Afterpay VP of global regulatory affairs Michael Saadat.
What Apple’s BNPL product means for its users, and how the company benefits
With the launch of Apple Pay Later, the world's largest tech company is trying to consolidate its foothold in the world of consumer finance, and increase its profitability.
Labor plans to rein in BNPL under traditional credit laws, adding new regulatory scrutiny to pay-in-four providers
It's time to "start working on regulating" the BNPL sector "within the credit space", Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones said.
‘It’s actually a threat’: Apple crashes the buy now, pay later party, putting fintechs on high alert
Apple's deep pockets mean its new Apple Pay Later product could challenge existing leaders in the buy now, pay later space.
AFR Rich List: Tech innovators behind Blackmagic Designs and Rode climb the ranks as tech sell-off hits Afterpay duo
A tech stock sell-off has narrowed the fortunes of Afterpay billionaires Nick Molnar and Anthony Eisen, as other innovators gained ground.
Afterpay and Square team up to see buy now, pay later dinners, coffees and massages
Square's physical point-of-sale systems are now integrated with Afterpay, letting the BNPL juggernaut reach into the hospitality sector.
Three major innovations at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2022
It's hardly been fashion as usual at this year's Australian Fashion Week, with world-firsts, tech integration, and diversity galore strutting down the runways at the chic event.
Adam Schwab: Why I love asset market crashes, and you should too
"This may not be the most popular view among everyone reading this column, but I absolutely love asset market crashes," writes Adam Schwab.
A Youth Allowance recipient had $8000 in BNPL debt. More than 100 organisations say it’s time to regulate
Financial Counselling Australia is one of more than 100 signatories that penned an open letter to urge policymakers to reign in the emerging industry.
Shippit sets its sights on south-east Asia after $65 million Series B2 raise
"Capital raising is like Formula 1," says Shippit chief executive Will On, after his company secured new funding to help fuel its continued expansion into Asia.
