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Laybuy hires fraud chief from HSBC as chief risk officer

New Zealand-based buy now, pay later provider Laybuy has hired HSBC's group head of fraud Jamie Byles as its new chief risk officer.

25 May 2022

News/regulation

BNPL firms ordered to refund charges to users following FCA crackdown

The Financial Conduct Authority is cracking down on potentially unfair and unclear terms in the contracts of Clearpay, Klarna, Laybuy and Openpay ahead up-and-coming regulation of the UK buy now, pay later market.

14 February 2022

Company announcement/payments

Laybuy research shows BNPL customers overwhelmingly support credit checks

Laybuy, the leading Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider, has today published new research to understand consumer views on credit products following the Government’s recent consultation on future regulation of the sector.

25 October 2021

News/payments

LayBuy launches BNPL app

Buy now, pay later outfit Laybuy is launching an app that lets UK shoppers pay in instalments at some of the world's biggest brands, including Amazon, eBay, Asos and Nike.

01 September 2021

News/payments

Laybuy brings in-store BNPL to UK

New Zealand-based buy now, pay later outfit Laybuy is launching its digital BNPL card in the UK, enabling customers to make in-store purchases with a tap of their phones.

15 June 2021

News/regulation

ASA rules against misleading communications by Lanistar and Laybuy

Controversial fintech startup Lanistar is back in the wars again after the Advertising Standards Authority ruled that claims made by the firm about the saffety of its card payments product could not be substantiated.

26 May 2021

News/payments

Laybuy raises A$35 million for UK market push

New Zealand-based buy now, pay later outfit Laybuy has successfully undertaken a capital raise for A$35m to further its push into the UK market.

19 May 2021

Company announcement/payments

Laybuy launches BNPL code of practice

Laybuy, the leading New Zealand-based Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider, has today published the UK’s first draft Code of Practice for members of the BNPL sector operating in the United Kingdom.

30 November 2020

Company announcement/payments

Laybuy expands merchant base with EKM deal

Laybuy (ASX:LBY), the leading New Zealand-based Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider, has today signed an agreement with ecommerce provider EKM, which will enable c.8000 online merchants to offer Laybuy’s six-week repayment method to customers at checkout, without the need for additional integration or software development.

04 November 2020

Company announcement/payments

Laybuy teams up with Manchester United for buy now, pay later merchandise sales

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider Laybuy has today announced it is partnering with Premier League giant Manchester United to give fans an exciting, new and interest-free payment option to help them buy merchandise and show support for the club.

13 October 2020

Company announcement/payments

EML and Laybuy launch 0% interest buy now, pay later loans

EML PAYMENTS LIMITED’s (ASX: EML) (‘EML’) agreement with Laybuy for a digital card exclusively issued by EML allows for rapid access to retailers in-store and online across Australia with plans for the UK through an impressive mobile-ready Buy Now Pay Later payments model.

26 August 2020

News

FCA's new rules on Buy Now Pay Later come into force

The UK Financial Conduct Authority's new rules in the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market come into force today, a move which the regulator believes will save consumers around £40-60 million a year in interest payments.

12 November 2019