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With Hoolah takeover, Shopback steps into payments with rewards in tow
With Shopback's acquisition of BNPL provider Hoolah, the former CCO of Zip Co hopes to build out payments at the rewards platform.
May 12, 2022
Fintech
Pace acquires Rely, targets reopening sectors and Asia expansion
Pace's acquisition of Rely, Singapore’s first BNPL provider, also marked Asia’s first acquisition between operators.
May 12, 2022
Digital Economy
A more proactive stance to protecting consumers needed as 'Buy Now, Pay Later' gains adoption
BNPL can bring significant benefits to consumers in Southeast Asia if sufficient guardrails are implemented.
May 09, 2022
News
BNPL to be the fastest growing online payment method in Singapore
Yet, credit and charge cards will continue to be the most preferred online and in-store payment methods, says Worldpay from FIS
March 15, 2022
Fintech
OxPay partners ASX-listed IOUpay to add buy now pay later option in Malaysia
The option will also be added in OxPay’s online-to-offline (O2O) payment platform in Malaysia.
December 03, 2021
Company in the news
Local 'buy now, pay later' company Pace raises US$40 mil Series A round
Investors include UOB Venture Management, Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and Genesis Alternative Ventures.
November 22, 2021
M&A
Shopback acquires 'buy now, pay later' platform Hoolah as co-founder departs
"Hoolah is in good hands and there are exciting things to come for the company."
November 02, 2021
Company in the news
Pace secures eight-figure debt financing round, offers 'buy now, pay later' to Valiram’s luxury brands
Pace is bringing its BNPL solution to brands such as Michael Kors, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works and Steve Madden.
June 17, 2021
Banking & finance
MAS warns against buy now, pay later services as more Gen Z Singaporeans turn to borrowings
MAS has launched a media campaign warning that buy now, pay later methods may lead to debt and consumer credit risk.
June 15, 2021
Fintech
How Rely is moving up the retail value chain
While players in the BNPL space race to secure partnerships with merchants, Rely is targeting entire malls and platforms.
April 30, 2021