New York’s BNPL Rules Would Limit Fees Providers Can Charge
New York is stepping up to protect consumers in the rapidly growing buy now, pay later market. The state has proposed new rules aimed at preventing surprising fees, ensuring clear loan terms, and giving borrowers the rights to dispute charges and get refunds that credit card users already enjoy—safeguards that were lost last year when […]
South Korea Reignites CBDC Program with Daiso’s Buy-In
Daiso has become South Korea’s leading discount retailer by offering a wide array of goods, many priced at an attractive 1,000 won (approximately $0.69). This approach has made the chain a mainstay for millennial and Gen Z consumers, as well as a popular tourist destination. Now, Daiso is joining the next phase of trials for […]
Escalating Scams Demand a Dedicated Response
Scams have become universal, affecting all types of consumers and every kind of organization. This has placed tremendous pressure on financial services firms, which often bear the brunt of the financial losses, to develop strong fraud prevention strategies to protect their customers. In a recent PaymentsJournal podcast, Raj Dasgupta, Vice President of Product Marketing at […]