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Australia Led BNPL Innovation, Now Seeks to Regulate It
Australia Led BNPL Innovation, Now Seeks to Regulate It
March 01, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Though better known for its wild wildlife and wide-open spaces, Australia is forging a different frontier — reimagining the framework supporting and regulating payment plan...

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From PayPal to Splitit, Earnings Season Underscores BNPL’s Wide Embrace
From PayPal to Splitit, Earnings Season Underscores BNPL’s Wide Embrace
February 24, 2023  |  BNPL

There have been speed bumps for buy now, pay later. PYMNTS’ own data shows that the opportunity is significant for BNPL providers: Research shows 2.8% of...

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As Suppliers Hike Costs, Small Businesses Set Sights on BNPL to Pay
As Suppliers Hike Costs, Small Businesses Set Sights on BNPL to Pay
February 16, 2023  |  B2B Payments

As wholesale prices continue to rise, BNPL could prove a lifeline for small businesses. That is especially true for Main Street small businesses, the backbone...

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PayPal Backs Australia’s BNPL Regulation Plans
PayPal Backs Australia’s BNPL Regulation Plans
February 16, 2023  |  BNPL

PayPal has lent its support to Australia’s planned buy now, pay later (BNPL) regulations. In a letter released Thursday (Feb. 16) as part of a government inquiry into...

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CE 100 Index Sinks as Affirm Leads Payment Names Down 8.5%
CE 100 Index Sinks as Affirm Leads Payment Names Down 8.5%
February 13, 2023  |  Stock Index

The CE 100 Index slipped in a week dominated by earnings, retracing gains made earlier in the month.  The Index was down 4.5% overall, yet...

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Apple Pay Later’s Time is ‘Soon’ – But Will it Be Soon Enough?
Apple Pay Later’s Time is ‘Soon’ – But Will it Be Soon Enough?
February 06, 2023  |  BNPL

Apple’s push into financial services has been well-documented here at PYMNTS. Key among the tech giant’s efforts to cement an ecosystem that brings higher-margin services...

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Demand for Flexible B2B Payments Fuels EU BNPL Growth
Demand for Flexible B2B Payments Fuels EU BNPL Growth
February 03, 2023  |  BNPL

Business-to-business (B2B) payments are fueling the uptake of buy now, pay later (BNPL) in Europe. While the explosion of the BNPL concept has primarily centered...

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CE 100 Index Gains 5.3% as BNPL, Amex Lead the Charge  
CE 100 Index Gains 5.3% as BNPL, Amex Lead the Charge  
January 30, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Earnings season has taught us that the death of consumer spending has been greatly exaggerated.   Much depends on where you look, of course.   December’s latest...

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Zillennials Want In-Store Access to Online Payment Methods
Zillennials Want In-Store Access to Online Payment Methods
January 27, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Go figure: One of the most digitally connected demographics also prefers in-store retail purchases.  Per PYMNTS’ “ConnectedEconomy™ Report: Meet the Zillennials,” this bridge generation is,...

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