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Retailers face the challenge of managing their own digital transformation while also scrambling to serve the needs of a younger and increasingly online-savvy audience.

Adyen has expanded its partnership with AfterPay allowing more of Adyen’s merchants in more countries worldwide to use the BNPL provider.

Over the last three decades, the manner in which individuals spend and send money has been changing as a direct result of the emergence of new technologies.

For retailers, 2022 is set to be a year of introspection as shoppers across Australia and New Zealand indicate they plan to spend less.

Limepay says its new solution will help businesses improve cash flow reliability and deliver secure, convenient payment options

Digital commerce sales in Australia have jumped significantly due to pandemic business conditions. Regionally, digital commerce in APAC is expected to nearly double in size by 2025.

A new report from FIS says digital wallets will become the dominant way Australians will pay from as early as 2025.

New Zealand’s eCommerce market set to grow 38% by 2025, with demand increasing for alternative payment methods.

QuickFee Limited has announced the completion and launch of its proprietary payments platform, QUBE, and subsequent improvement to operating profitability.

The trouble with policy abuse, compared to conventional fraud, is that policy abusers are not necessarily cybercriminals who are hiding their identity.

All-in-one shopping app Klarna is launching its rewards program in NZ, rewarding consumers for every payment they make on-time and providing access to exclusive in-app perks.

Embedded finance is set to be worth US$3.5 trillion to the global retail sector, according to a new report.

Transparent delivery, flexible payment options and website speed are key factors driving online shoppers.

"Sezzle’s commitment to giving consumers a responsible way to slowly build credit without taking on large amounts of debt was a key differentiator in deciding to make them a preferred BNPL partner.”

ASUS says there is wide appeal for BNPL services amongst millennials and Generation Z.

"This is building up to be a trainwreck for vulnerable customers and the question for regulators is whether they will prevent substantial consumer detriment."

Neobanks are catering to customers who are tired of the big banks and those who seek alternatives, says financial advisory firm Mozo.

"Buy Now Pay Later has changed the face of the way we pay for goods."

The acquisition gives Zip exposure to four key geographies – New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and South Africa.