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Buy-now, pay-later giant Klarna says it will ‘double down’ in Europe after reporting major growth in the region

The company said it has seen "phenomenal growth" across Europe.

Fortune

Buy-now-pay-later closure hits unfunded medicines

Businesses relying on the popular but contentious payments model are finding their operations increasingly difficult to stack up, reports Andrew Bevin.

Newsroom.co.nz

Buy now, pay later medical loans on rise as desperate patients go private amid NHS backlogs

Finance firms defend credit deals as ethical but health experts warn of spiralling public indebtedness

The Guardian - UK

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Buy now, pay later firms stay unregulated – and Britons are racking up debt

Estimates suggest one in 10 consumers who use companies such as Klarna and Clearpay end up with debt collectors as no safeguards in place

The Guardian - UK

Coalition of groups press Chancellor on buy now, pay later regulation plans

Charities and consumer advocates have written an open letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, saying regulation is ‘more important than ever’.

The Independent UK

‘Buy now, pay later’ regulation is needed, says Martin Lewis

The consumer champion said regulation ‘doesn’t curtail the industry’, following concerns that a crackdown could potentially be shelved.

The Independent UK

Buy now, pay later vs. credit cards—which one is right for you?

Buy now, pay later services are more commonly offered and consumers might be torn about whether to pay with plastic or pay later with BNPL. We asked experts to break down the key differences.

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How banks can enter the booming BNPL space with card-based BNPL

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The Independent UK

A Guide to Debt: Good vs. Bad and Tips to Better Manage It

Debt might help or hurt your long-term finances, so be mindful of its use.

Kiplinger

Buy now, pay when you die: Pizza chain’s cheeky marketing gig

A Kiwi pizza chain is taking buy now, pay later to a whole new level, announcing an "AfterLife Pay" campaign.

The New Daily

The rules for Afterpay, Zip and other 'buy now, pay later' providers are changing. What it means for you, and them

More than 6 million Australians have used the “buy now, pay later” lending services offered by Afterpay, Zip and more than a dozen other companies.

The Conversation

Fears buy now, pay later crackdown will fail vulnerable Australians

A proposed crackdown on the buy now, pay later industry could fail to deliver desperately needed consumer protections, advocates fear.

The New Daily

Buy now, pay later services will be considered credit products by the end of the year. Here's how it will work

The federal government will classify buy now, pay later options as credit products, as part of sweeping changes to protect both consumers and the industry. Here's what it means in practice.

ABC News

Crackdown on buy now, pay later schemes announced as Labor warns of dangers of growing debt

Under government reforms, schemes to be regulated as credit products in Australia

The Guardian - AU

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ASX finishes lower as threat of US debt default sparks warnings of potential Wall St crash — as it happened

Australian shares finished lower after US debt ceiling talks failed to make progress in the absence of President Joe Biden. Look back on the day's events as they happened with our markets blog.

The New Daily

Crackdown on buy now, pay later and its ‘unchecked dangers’

The booming and "unchecked" buy now, pay later sector will be regulated amid calls to better protect consumers against its "growing dangers". Financial

The Guardian - AU

The no-interest loans helping Australians get back on their feet

More than 350,000 zero-interest loans have been given to those on low income since 2003 – and experts say the financial alternative has changed lives

ABC News

Buy now, pay later industry to be regulated under Credit Act as part of changes by federal government

Buy now, pay later services, including Afterpay and Zip Pay, will be regulated under the Credit Act and required to obtain an Australian Credit Licence under proposed changes by the federal government.

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The Conversation

Buy now pay later: Klarna is courting young shoppers with Paris Hilton and TikTok-style algorithms – here's why it's a problem

After adding a few too many items to your online shopping cart, you head over to the payment page to check out. Alongside the usual credit card and PayPal payment fields, you see an enticing new option. A colourful button offers to allow you to spread your payment over several…

Fortune

Sweden’s Klarna burned through $100 million a month to become a buy-now-pay-later giant in the U.S. Can ChatGPT help it turn a profit again?

Klarna, a pioneering fintech startup, seeks a rebound after a year marked by layoffs and a plummeting valuation.

Businessweek

Americans Go Deeper Into Debt as They Use Buy Now, Pay Later Apps for Groceries

With inflation squeezing budgets, more consumers are turning to instant credit apps to make ends meet.

The New Daily

Five tips to help pull yourself out of a debt spiral

If you've found yourself sinking in debt-filled quicksand, find out what you can do to help drag yourself out.

ABC News

More Tasmanians using buy now, pay later for everyday needs

A worrying picture is emerging for Tasmanians struggling with cost of living increases, with many young women and family violence survivors using 'by now, pay later' services for essentials like food and groceries.

Los Angeles Times

Apple joins the 'buy now, pay later' lending trend. Do you know about the downsides?

Starting this week, Apple is rolling out its version of "buy now, pay later."

Fortune

The 5 best ‘buy now, pay later’ apps for March 2023

We compared the top buy now, pay later platforms on the market and weighed loan terms, APRs, late fees, credit limits, mobile app ratings, and more.

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