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BNPL Regulations: Systematic Transformation of Finance

The Fintech Times

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have become significant in the realm of short-term unsecured consumer finance, often tied to specific products and offering instalment repayments, without accruing interest. The BNPL transaction involves three key players: the consumer, the merchant, and the BNPL service provider.

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BNPL Fraud On the Rise as Scammers Prey On Borrowers in Southeast Asia

Fintech News

BNPL fraud in Southeast Asia is seeing a rapid rise with fraudsters exploiting weaknesses in these platforms and developing sophisticated methods to deceive users for financial gain. In these BNPL fraud schemes, borrowers in need of cash agree to use their BNPL credit to pay bills for lenders, expecting a cash transfer minus a small fee.

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BNPL Regulation in Asia Pacific and What It Means for the Industry

Fintech News

BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) burst onto the scene as a game-changer, transforming how consumers shop and pay over time. What started as a consumer-friendly alternative to traditional credit is becoming a more concrete financing solution in the digital payments ecosystem, particularly in emerging markets like BNPL regulation in Asia.

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Abnk, Atome, Grab, and SeaMoney Earn Singapore BNPL Compliance Trustmark

Fintech News

Abnk , Atome , Grab , and SeaMoney have been awarded the accredited Trustmark by the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) and the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Working Group as of 19 April 2024. Buy Now, Pay Later Accredited Trustmark The trustmark signifies a commitment to responsible lending and consumer protection.

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Buy Now, Pay Later to Be Regulated Like Other Credit Products in Australia

Fintech News

Australia will introduce new legislation to amend the Credit Act, requiring Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers to hold an Australian credit license and comply with existing credit laws regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The new laws aim to balance consumer protection with innovation and competition.

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US Consumer Watchdog Decision Offers BNPL Users Credit Card-Level Protections

The Fintech Times

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a US government agency responsible for protecting consumers in the financial sector, has ruled that buy now, pay later (BNPL) lenders must treat consumers as credit card providers do, ensuring they receive the same key protections.

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American Fintech Council (AFC) Responds to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Interpretive Rule on Buy Now Pay Later

Fintech Finance

“Regulatory clarity and consistent standards are critical for providers offering safe, transparent and responsible financial services and even more important for consumers who expect protections when utilizing financial services including Buy Now Pay Later,” said Phil Goldfeder, Chief Executive Officer of AFC. “We