Embedded finance is experiencing supercharged adoption. Consumers may consider options in loyalty to brands.
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In Block's Q2 2023 earnings call it showed a positive trajectory despite the economic climate. Afterpay and Bitcoin hardware form next steps.
While BNPL has garnered most of the headlines in recent years, developments in embedded lending may end up having a more lasting impact on point of sale financing
This week, Isabelle sat down with Jifiti CEO, Yaacov Martin, to talk about BNPL lending in the challenging macroeconomic environment and why banking partnerships have made a difference for the company.
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In saturated markets, such as B2C BNPL, differentiators are key to product stickiness. Old-school elements may have a place in some sectors.
Ongoing uncertainty in BNPL regulation could make streamlined links between traditional providers and merchants to provide solutions key.
Affirm showed confidence in their quarterly earnings call, saying they were "on track" to reach profitability next year.
Brazil's fintech Nomad took $61 million in a Series-B funding round to expand its portfolio. Tiger Global Management led the investment.
Addressing an issue of trust in cross-border purchases, pay after delivery removes the financial concern of long delivery times.
Rising interest rates drive retailers to seek new options that will encourage safe consumer spending. That is good news for companies like Accrue Savings, which offers an FDIC-insured wallet that helps customers build a balance with their favorite retailers.