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.
FCA urges Afterpay’s Rebel Wilson ad campaign to be dumped
Australia’s financial counsellors have called the ad "disturbing" and "inappropriate", and have reported the campaign to Ad Standards in an attempt to have it removed.
“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.
CBA undercuts Afterpay and Zip, bringing “strong competition” to the Aussie BNPL scene
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has entered one of the buzziest fintech sectors around, announcing its own buy-now pay-later offering.
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.
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.
ASIC report reveals troubling consequences of BNPL, with 20% of users skipping meals to make payments
According to ASIC, some users are suffering financial stress to make BNPL payments, even skipping meals or missing bills. But the regulator has not imposed any new rules.
BNPL is just the beginning: The alternative finance boom is unstoppable, says Beforepay founder Tarek Ayoub
When it comes to buy-now-pay-later and the alternative credit sector, this fintech founder says we ain't seen nothing yet.
Afterpay adds 23,000 new merchants: Four things we learnt from the buy-now-pay-later giant’s results
Afterpay unveiled a multibillion-dollar increase in underlying sales, adding an average of 17,300 new customers each day over FY2020.
Afterpay says ‘hola’ to European market with $82 million fintech acquisition
Afterpay is making a play in the mainland European market, through the acquisition of Spanish fintech Pagantis for at least $82 million.
Millions in the bank: Meet 10 Aussie fintechs that raised funds during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't slowed down the Australian fintech sector. Here are 10 Australian fintechs that have raised millions since the start of March.
