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CFPB hauls in five BNPL firms to kickstart inquiry

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has launched an inquiry into the buy now, pay later market amid concerns about accumulating debt levels and data harvesting by vendors.

17 December 2021

Company announcement/payments

Afterpay and Rakuten to bundle cashback rewards with BNPL

Afterpay (ASX:APT), the leader in "Buy Now, Pay Later" payments, and Rakuten, the leading shopping rewards and cash back program, are joining forces to help consumers shop smart and spend wisely.

07 December 2021

News/payments

Aferpay releases BNPL for subscription services in the US

AfterPay, the Australian BNPL giant being acquired by Square, is rolling out its subscription feature in the US.

25 November 2021

Company announcement/payments

Afterpay adds in-store retail partners

Afterpay (ASX:APT), the leader in "Buy Now, Pay Later" payments, today announced that its in-store payments solution is now available at leading retailers just in time for the busy holiday shopping season - including Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack, J.Crew, Madewell, American Eagle, Aerie, Tilly's, Morphe, Alo Yoga, Parachute Home, and Le Creuset Signature Boutiques and Outlet Stores.

10 November 2021

News/payments

Afterpay introduces in-app ads

AfterPay, the Australian BNPL giant being acquired by Square, has launched a suite of advertising products for brands it works with.

26 August 2021

News/payments

Square to acquire Afterpay for $29 billion

Square is to acquire Australian buy now, pay later firm Afterpay for $29 billion.

02 August 2021

News/retail

Afterpay launches money management app

Australian buy now, pay later firm Afterpay is diversifying through the launch of a 'money and lifestyle' app.

21 July 2021

Company announcement

Afterpay unlocks new Pulse rewards

Afterpay (ASX:APT), the leader in "Buy Now, Pay Later" payments, today announced it has vastly expanded Pulse Rewards, its unique loyalty program that recognizes members for paying on time.

30 June 2021

Company announcement/people

Afterpay taps Mastercard exec as new general manager of North America

Afterpay (ASX:APT), the leader in “Buy Now, Pay Later” payments, today announced that it has appointed Zahir Khoja as General Manager of North America.

23 June 2021

Company announcement/payments

Marqeta partners Afterpay on virtual cards in Australia and New Zealand

Marqeta, the global modern card issuing platform, announced today it has partnered with Afterpay to issue “virtual cards” as part of its in-store solution in the ANZ market.

06 May 2021

News/payments

Afterpay hires advisors for possible US listing

Australian buy now, pay later firm Afterpay is contemplating a US listing following strong growth in North American markets.

22 April 2021

Company announcement/retail

AfterPay and Adyen join forces

Afterpay (ASX:APT) the leader in "Buy Now, Pay Later", and Adyen, (AMS: ADYEN), the global payments platform of choice for many of the world's leading businesses, are joining forces to offer Afterpay's leading "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) service to retailers, kicking off with Hunter, the premium British footwear brand.

09 April 2021