This buy-now-pay-later operator has conquered Europe — now its sights are set on Australia
So how did a simple business idea evolve into the largest fintech in Europe that is now disrupting the Australian market?
Forget Afterpay: Here’s what consumers want from financial offerings of the future
Kane Jackson says in an era of BNPL, there are a few people building solutions in the shadows that will soon take this world by storm — and benefit consumers.
BNPL for dinner: Mr Yum teams up with Afterpay to diversify payment options in restaurants
Aussie startup Mr Yum is taking the meaning of a split bill to the next level, partnering with Afterpay to offer BNPL for food and drinks.
“A rising tide lifts all boats”: Zip’s Larry Diamond unconcerned about increasing competition in the Aussie BNPL scene
Zip Co has found itself in an increasingly crowded marketplace under increasing scrutiny. But founder and chief Larry Diamond is none-too-worried about the competition.
Nick Molnar isn’t concerned about Afterpay competitors… But should he be?
One expert says Afterpay has lost the first-mover advantage, and merchants might be thinking twice about what works best for them.
Has Afterpay lost its touch?
Afterpay earns its revenue by taking a clip of every dollar transacted through its platform, but does it consider the financial impact to the underlying retail partners?
“A natural extension”: OpenPay becomes first BNPL player to offer split payments on elective surgery
In the latest flex on the buy-now, pay-later trend, OpenPay will allow users to split payments for some elective surgery procedures.
BNPL code of practice to come into effect next week, in a win for self-regulation
The long-awaited BNPL code of practice is set to come into effect on Monday, March 1, including provisions for naming and shaming bad actors.
Limepay adds seven new senior hires as gears up for IPO
Buy-now-pay-later fintech Limepay has added a series of high-profile hires to its team as it continues to work towards listing on the ASX.
As BeforePay bags $9 million and Affirm lists in the US, 2021 shows the BNPL trend is still strong
Just two weeks into 2021 we’re fielding a flurry of news in the buy-now-pay-later sector, including Beforepay's $9 million raise.
Controversial no-surcharge rule for BNPL players is here to stay — for now
‘No-surcharge’ rules for buy-now-pay-later players are “unlikely” to be scrapped anytime soon, RBA governor Philip Lowe has said.
High BNPL fees a “burden” on the Aussie retail sector, says Klarna Australia boss
High merchant fees for BNPL services are “a burden” on the Aussie retail sector, says Klarna's Fran Ereira.
