The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed new regulations for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers, requiring them to ensure that borrowers can afford repayments and to offer support in the event of financial difficulties. The rules will come into effect when BNPL falls under the FCA’s oversight next year, granting borrowers protections similar to…
Read moreConsumers lack awareness of the true costs of Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products, underscoring the need for more awareness of these products, alongside proactive outreach from lenders to those who may be struggling financially according to new research by the or the LSB (Lending Standards Board). BNPL use increased around the Christmas, Black Friday, and Cyber…
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