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Australia’s Zip looks to drive deeper in Asia, may consider US listing
Zip's plan to expand in Asia follows its decision on Monday to take full ownership of a BNPL firm each in Europe and the...
Here’s what retailers need to know about central bank digital currencies
More countries are considering launching digital currencies. Here's what it means for retail.
Klarna, Flybuys partner to triple Australians’ loyalty rewards
Flybuys will allow customers to earn reward points for every dollar repaid through through the BNPL platform.
Smile to pay: the looming boom in facial recognition
Meanwhile, fingerprint sensors will dominate the sector, featuring on 93 per cent of biometrically equipped smartphones ...
Afterpay simplifies its in-store solution as BNPL picks up the pace
Utilising the payment structure of Google Pay and Apple Pay, customers can now use the Afterpay app to pay for goods in-...
Research suggests BNPL trend will disrupt e-commerce payments across Apac
Covid-19 has adversely affected consumers’ disposable income, resulting in rising demand for consumer financing and grow...
Eftpos, BPAY and NPP seek ACCC clearance to coordinate, collaborate
Group hopes to create a new, parent company NewCo, which will have its own board that all three businesses will sit unde...
Klarna funding round makes it Europe’s most valuable startup at US$31bn
Swedish payments firm Klarna has nearly tripled its valuation in less than six months.
CBA-backed Klarna to meet rivals at shops
Klarna also recently announced it has inked a deal with Asos that allows Australians to shop with the global fashion ret...
Afterpay raising $800m, founders sell down
Afterpay shares are in a trading halt as the company raises $800 million in a capital raising, and the founders also sel...
Lockdown to accelerate Australia’s move to online: PayPal
PayPal's reach surges to almost a third of Australia's population during lockdown.
Afterpay cements industry partnerships
Popular payments company teams up with Thread Together and the Australian Fashion Council.
Buy now, pay later use more than doubled in 2019: report
New data shows uptick in use of Afterpay, Zip Pay and others.
How buy now, pay later beefs up the bottom line
Consumers love BNPL, and that's good for retailers, our contributor argues.
Klarna nabs Appliances Online as first Australian retail partner
Australia Post also working with buy now pay later provider.