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Klarna's US Stock Debut and Expansion Plans Amid Buy Now, Pay Later Scrutiny
Klarna, a Swedish buy now, pay later company, debuted on the US stock market with a $16 billion valuation, but faces scrutiny over its expansion plans and potential for consumer debt.
Klarna's US Stock Debut and Expansion Plans Amid Buy Now, Pay Later Scrutiny
Klarna, a Swedish buy now, pay later company, debuted on the US stock market with a $16 billion valuation, but faces scrutiny over its expansion plans and potential for consumer debt.
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24% Bias Score
Germany strengthens consumer protection for short-term loans
Germany's cabinet approved a law mandating creditworthiness checks for all consumer loans, including "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) options under €200, to combat rising debt from small loans and comply with the new EU consumer credit directive, effective November 2025.
Germany strengthens consumer protection for short-term loans
Germany's cabinet approved a law mandating creditworthiness checks for all consumer loans, including "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) options under €200, to combat rising debt from small loans and comply with the new EU consumer credit directive, effective November 2025.
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16% Bias Score
UK to Introduce Stricter Affordability Checks for Buy Now, Pay Later Services
Stricter affordability checks for buy now, pay later services will come into force in the UK next July, aiming to prevent excessive debt and protect consumers; regulators estimate consumers will be £1.8bn better off over 10 years while providers' profits will drop by £1.4bn.
UK to Introduce Stricter Affordability Checks for Buy Now, Pay Later Services
Stricter affordability checks for buy now, pay later services will come into force in the UK next July, aiming to prevent excessive debt and protect consumers; regulators estimate consumers will be £1.8bn better off over 10 years while providers' profits will drop by £1.4bn.
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44% Bias Score
FICO to Include BNPL Loans in Credit Scores
FICO will include buy now, pay later loans in US credit scores starting fall 2025, impacting millions of borrowers; responsible use may improve credit, while late payments will negatively affect scores.
FICO to Include BNPL Loans in Credit Scores
FICO will include buy now, pay later loans in US credit scores starting fall 2025, impacting millions of borrowers; responsible use may improve credit, while late payments will negatively affect scores.
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48% Bias Score
UK introduces new rules to regulate buy now, pay later services
The UK government announced new rules for buy now, pay later services, requiring affordability checks and faster refunds to protect consumers from excessive debt, following a surge in BNPL use (11 million users last year) and concerns about unaffordable borrowing.
UK introduces new rules to regulate buy now, pay later services
The UK government announced new rules for buy now, pay later services, requiring affordability checks and faster refunds to protect consumers from excessive debt, following a surge in BNPL use (11 million users last year) and concerns about unaffordable borrowing.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Court Rules Klarna's Late Fees Illegal
A Dutch court ruled that Klarna's late payment fees constitute consumer credit, violating lending regulations by failing to warn customers or assess repayment ability; Klarna must refund these fees, impacting thousands of customers and potentially setting a precedent for the industry.
Dutch Court Rules Klarna's Late Fees Illegal
A Dutch court ruled that Klarna's late payment fees constitute consumer credit, violating lending regulations by failing to warn customers or assess repayment ability; Klarna must refund these fees, impacting thousands of customers and potentially setting a precedent for the industry.
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32% Bias Score
Klarna's IPO: A Risky Investment Despite Walmart Deal
Klarna, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) company, plans a $14 billion IPO, a significant drop from its peak valuation but above its 2022 low; however, concerns remain about its modest growth, intense competition, and customer service issues.
Klarna's IPO: A Risky Investment Despite Walmart Deal
Klarna, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) company, plans a $14 billion IPO, a significant drop from its peak valuation but above its 2022 low; however, concerns remain about its modest growth, intense competition, and customer service issues.
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Banks Launch Interest-Free Buy-Now-Pay-Later Service
Spanish banks are launching a new interest-free buy-now-pay-later service called "Plazo Cero" in late 2025, available at point-of-sale terminals for credit card purchases, aiming to compete with services like Klarna while supporting smaller businesses.
Spanish Banks Launch Interest-Free Buy-Now-Pay-Later Service
Spanish banks are launching a new interest-free buy-now-pay-later service called "Plazo Cero" in late 2025, available at point-of-sale terminals for credit card purchases, aiming to compete with services like Klarna while supporting smaller businesses.
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36% Bias Score
FCA to Regulate UK's £13bn Buy Now, Pay Later Market
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will regulate the £13bn buy now, pay later (BNPL) market from July 15, 2026, introducing affordability checks on all loans and requiring lenders to offer support to struggling customers; this follows a surge in BNPL use, with 10.9 million UK adults using it...
FCA to Regulate UK's £13bn Buy Now, Pay Later Market
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will regulate the £13bn buy now, pay later (BNPL) market from July 15, 2026, introducing affordability checks on all loans and requiring lenders to offer support to struggling customers; this follows a surge in BNPL use, with 10.9 million UK adults using it...
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36% Bias Score
UK Consumers Embrace BNPL Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis, Anticipating Regulation
A Clearpay study of 3,000 UK adults shows rising BNPL use due to cost-of-living pressures, with families using it for children's activities and big purchases; 71 percent support regulation, expected by early 2026, believing it will improve consumer protection and boost retail spending.
UK Consumers Embrace BNPL Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis, Anticipating Regulation
A Clearpay study of 3,000 UK adults shows rising BNPL use due to cost-of-living pressures, with families using it for children's activities and big purchases; 71 percent support regulation, expected by early 2026, believing it will improve consumer protection and boost retail spending.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Government Launches Campaign Against "Buy Now, Pay Later" Risks
The Dutch government is combating the rise of "buy now, pay later" services among young people by launching an awareness campaign, while stricter regulations are expected from the EU next year. A court case against Klarna highlights the current shortcomings.
Dutch Government Launches Campaign Against "Buy Now, Pay Later" Risks
The Dutch government is combating the rise of "buy now, pay later" services among young people by launching an awareness campaign, while stricter regulations are expected from the EU next year. A court case against Klarna highlights the current shortcomings.
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52% Bias Score
Buy Now, Pay Later Grocery Shopping Soars Amidst Economic Uncertainty
A new LendingTree poll reveals that 25% of American adults are using buy now, pay later services for groceries, a significant increase from previous years, indicating financial strain from inflation and economic uncertainty; 41% of users missed a payment deadline.
Buy Now, Pay Later Grocery Shopping Soars Amidst Economic Uncertainty
A new LendingTree poll reveals that 25% of American adults are using buy now, pay later services for groceries, a significant increase from previous years, indicating financial strain from inflation and economic uncertainty; 41% of users missed a payment deadline.
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68% Bias Score
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