BNPL is expanding fast, and that should worry everyone

BNPL is expanding fast, and that should worry everyone

When Nigel Morris tells you he’s worried about the economy, you listen. As industry observers know, Morris co-founded Capital One and pioneered lending to subprime borrowers, building an empire on understanding exactly how much financial stress the average American can handle. Now, as an early investor in Klarna and other buy-now-pay-later companies like Aplazo in…

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#Tabby doubles valuation to .3B in 0M funding as it looks beyond BNPL and plans IPO

#Tabby doubles valuation to $3.3B in $160M funding as it looks beyond BNPL and plans IPO

Consumer demand for credit options varies across regions, and for fintechs, understanding these differences is key to survival. In developed markets, where credit cards are common, consumers often view buy now, pay later (BNPL) offerings positively because of their flexible installment options. But in emerging markets like the Middle East, where credit card penetration is…

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