Is Australia’s buy now, pay later boom at an end? Several firms promised to disrupt the consumer credit market by offering consumers their purchases instantly and the bill later. Did it work? The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
Buy now, pay later rules reveal hidden financial stress Australia's buy now, pay later segment is maturing in its first year governed by consumer credit laws after roughly a decade in a regulatory wilderness. AAP · Jun 16
Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next? The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggest The Guardian - AU · Apr 22
Popular buy now, pay later company sees bad debts rise Shares in buy now, pay later group Zip have soared after the company posted record quarterly earnings and lifted earnings guidance for the full year. AAP · Apr 17
Zip shares zapped on earnings miss, rising bad debts Consumers are increasingly tapping alternative credit, but a major provider has been punished on the stock market for not living up to growth expectations. AAP · Feb 19
ZipRecruiter Analysts Lower Their Forecasts Following Q2 Results ZipRecruiter, Inc. (NYSE:ZIP) reported better-than-expected second-quarter results and issued third-quarter sales guidance above estimates on Monday. Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025
Huge Changes Are Coming To Buy Now, Pay Later Services: What You Need To Know Under new rules, Buy Now, Pay Later services will be subject to the same regulations as credit cards in Australia. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 10, 2025
Zip Co, Mesoblast among ASX's best performers in 2024 Among the top performing stocks in 2024, shares in Zip Co rose more than fourfold while Mesoblast delivered a tenfold return for shareholders. AAP · Dec 31, 2024
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How Red Bull's next British star earned a fast-track to F3 It’s early morning in Portugal. A 13-year-old English lad, ready for a day of karting, is sitting with his father. The phone rings. Autosport · Feb 19, 2024
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Google Pay To Add Buy Now, Pay Later Options Google Pay has partnered with Affirm and Zip to add Buy Now, Pay Later features next year. Kiplinger · Dec 20, 2023
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The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023 More Americans are expected to 'buy now, pay later' for the holidays. Analysts see a growing risk Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells
StockNews.com · Nov 2, 2023 3 Consumer Financial Stocks with Strong Buy Signals for November The financial services industry is set for solid growth and profitability, driven by sustained demand and widespread digital technology adoption. Moreover, the high-interest rate environment is expected to boost the profitability of these financial companies. To that end, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong consumer financial stocks, Global…
AAP · Oct 24, 2023 Buy now, pay later co Zip enjoying strong start to FY24 Zip Co has upgraded guidance, saying it expects to be cash earnings positive for 2023/24 after a strong first quarter.
The Conversation · May 24, 2023 The rules for Afterpay, Zip and other 'buy now, pay later' providers are changing. What it means for you, and them More than 6 million Australians have used the “buy now, pay later” lending services offered by Afterpay, Zip and more than a dozen other companies.
ABC News · May 22, 2023 Buy now, pay later services will be considered credit products by the end of the year. Here's how it will work The federal government will classify buy now, pay later options as credit products, as part of sweeping changes to protect both consumers and the industry. Here's what it means in practice.
AAP · May 21, 2023 Clampdown on buy now, pay later following abuse claims The federal government will move to regulate buy now, pay later services in a bid to protect Australians against financial abuse and hardship.
ABC News · May 11, 2023 Rising cost of living forces parent to use buy now, pay later services for essential medication A Mildura mum says she has turned to Afterpay to cover medication for her disabled son while another woman says she would rather go without medicine than pay on credit.
Fortune · Mar 22, 2023 How drone company Zipline turned one country’s logistical nightmare into a foundation for success The world's largest commercial drone delivery system launched by delivering blood to hospitals around Rwanda.
ABC News · Feb 28, 2023 Buy now, pay later? Not so fast, as the government looks to tighten regulation by year's end Millions of Australians have buy now, pay later accounts, but the easy credit may soon be harder to come by as the government vows to crack down on the industry by the end of the year.
AAP · Feb 23, 2023 Loss now, profits later: Zip Co maintains rosy outlook Zip Co posted another half-year loss but improving underlying earnings give the buy now, pay later provider cause for optimism.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2023 Australia’s corporate watchdog joins calls for stricter regulation of buy now, pay later products Asic raises concerns about missed payment fees and people giving up essentials to afford repayments