Point-of-sale

The Swedish installment lender's diversification makes it a direct competitor to mainstream banks.

The tech giant says it will benefit heavily from its 2019 purchase of Worldpay as it seeks to provide digital payment services to merchants.

Australia and the U.K. are starting to build the case for regulation of buy now/pay later offerings.

Australia and the U.K. are starting to build the case for regulation of buy now/pay later offerings.

Its success was driven by its support for buying and selling cryptocurrencies and its entry into the buy now/pay later market.

Its success was driven by its support for buying and selling cryptocurrencies, and its entry into the buy now/pay later market.

The Stamford, Conn., company is acquiring Allegro, a California lender that finances the purchase of hearing aids and other health-related products or services. It’s aiming to capitalize on the rising popularity of point-of-sale lending and a need for more financing options in health care — especially as more Americans turn to high-deductible plans.

The ATM and payment terminal makers are facing more competition from software providers. Both have taken steps to head off this threat.

The fast-growing buy now/pay later industry is drawing scrutiny from legislators and regulators who fear it could become predatory.

The fast-growing buy now/pay later industry is drawing scrutiny from legislators and regulators who fear it could become predatory.