Affirm

Affirm Says High Interest Rates Drive Demand for BNPL
Affirm Says High Interest Rates Drive Demand for BNPL
November 14, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm expects an increase in demand for its short-term consumer loans if interest rates remain high for an extended period. Affirm’s...

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4 in 10 BNPL Shoppers Use It at Least Once a Month
4 in 10 BNPL Shoppers Use It at Least Once a Month
November 10, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has gained popularity in recent years among consumers and merchants alike. The payment method allows consumers to obtain goods and...

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Buy Now, Pay Later Thrives Despite Rising Interest Rates
Buy Now, Pay Later Thrives Despite Rising Interest Rates
November 09, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm continues to see demand from investors, reportedly defying earlier concerns about rising interest rates affecting all BNPL lenders. Unlike traditional...

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BNPL Availability Doubles Among Subscription Commerce Providers
BNPL Availability Doubles Among Subscription Commerce Providers
November 09, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

As consumers turn to buy now, pay later (BNPL) to be able to afford purchases that would otherwise be outside their budgets, subscription merchants are...

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For FinTechs, Raising Capital Is Like It’s 2017
For FinTechs, Raising Capital Is Like It’s 2017
November 09, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

FinTechs remain in a tight spot, as far as fundraising goes. The third quarter of this year saw investment in private FinTechs fall 46% compared to the...

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Affirm’s Debit Card Sees 75K Signups Per Month
Affirm’s Debit Card Sees 75K Signups Per Month
November 08, 2023  |  Earnings

Affirm Holding’s fiscal first quarter results showed resilient consumer spending across a variety of channels and enthusiasm for the company’s debit card offering.  Supplementals from...

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CE 100 Index Leaps 7.9%, Led by Shopify’s 32% Post-Earnings Surge
CE 100 Index Leaps 7.9%, Led by Shopify’s 32% Post-Earnings Surge
November 06, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Stock Index surged 7.9% as Shopify and Affirm led the way with highflying gains that topped 32%. Nine of the 10 pillars...

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FinTech IPO Index Surges 6%, as SoFi and NerdWallet Post Quarterly Results 
FinTech IPO Index Surges 6%, as SoFi and NerdWallet Post Quarterly Results 
November 03, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

Earnings season is in full swing, and has given several names in the FinTech IPO Index a boost. Through the past five days, the index...

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Amazon and Walmart Square Off Over Buy Now, Pay Later
Amazon and Walmart Square Off Over Buy Now, Pay Later
November 03, 2023  |  Retail

This week, Walmart Canada introduced a new offering, allowing its customers to opt for an interest-free buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment method, which is...

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