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Buy now, pay later providers will need to comply with updated code of conduct from Nov 1
The code of conduct was first launched a year ago to guide players and ensure that users do not take on too much debt.
November 09, 2023
Digital Economy
Four trends that will define 2023 in the Apac payments space
The challenges are many and varied for consumers and financial firms alike this year.
February 17, 2023
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Experian appointed to perform creditworthiness checks on buy now, pay later users
Experian will operate the BNPL bureau in Singapore with all accredited BNPL players sharing users’ credit information.
November 24, 2022
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$2,000 debt limit for buy now, pay later users and credit information sharing under new code of conduct
Under a new code, buy now, pay later providers pledge to cap all fees, including late fees and other charges.
October 20, 2022
Digital Economy
Embedding banks into post-pandemic payment trends
“Historically, banks have been a little bit slow to the game. Certainly, the banks are looking to catch up now.”
July 05, 2022
Fintech
OxPay appointed as digital payment provider and loyalty programme manager for Royal Sporting House stores
So far, one RSH store in Malaysia and five RSH stores in Singapore have completed the pilot testing.
June 21, 2022
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Atome offers BNPL for Cathay Pacific flights, resists sector consolidation with group's US$2 bil valuation
In March, Bloomberg reported that the group is in “preliminary discussions with advisors” to raise a US$300 million.
May 12, 2022
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Buy now, pay later, party over?
With big acquisitions among Singapore-based players and dwindling shares by Australian giants, has the BNPL bubble burst?
May 12, 2022
Fintech
With Hoolah takeover, Shopback steps into payments with rewards in tow
With Shopback's acquisition of BNPL provider Hoolah, the former CCO of Zip Co hopes to build out payments at the rewards platform.
May 12, 2022
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Pace acquires Rely, targets reopening sectors and Asia expansion
Pace's acquisition of Rely, Singapore’s first BNPL provider, also marked Asia’s first acquisition between operators.
May 12, 2022