FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 22 July 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Sezzle
BNPL firms Zip and Sezzle agree to call off proposed merger agreement
The merger was initially announced earlier this year.
Aussie BNPL firm Zip confirms Sezzle acquisition
The deal values Sezzle at approximately $360 million (AUD 491 million).
Aussie BNPL firm Zip confirms Sezzle takeover talks
The potential deal would follow a string of acquisitions by Zip over the past 18 months.
Discover targets BNPL offering with $30m Sezzle investment
The firm plans to launch a BNPL network solution on the Discover Global Network.
Why the BNPL sector is growing like crazy
There is plenty of room for experiments in BNPL, and many customer segments are yet to be addressed.
Sezzle signs partnership deal with Plaid
Buy now, pay later fintech joins Plaid network.
US buy now, pay later fintech Sezzle in $60m raise on ASX
The start-up still needs to close $5 million.
Financing fintech Sezzle blocked from making loans in California
The Minnesota fintech deemed to be making “unregulated loans”.
Paytech Sezzle sizzles with $100m line of credit
Alternative e-commerce payment system is so hot right now.
