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Will the UK Government's Draft Legislation on Buy Now, Pay Later Drive Growth Forecasts?

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Today, over 17 million consumers have used BNPL services , including almost half (49%) of credit cardholders according to Auriemma Group's latest issue of Cardbeat UK.

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  • Today, over 17 million consumers have used BNPL services , including almost half (49%) of credit cardholders according to Auriemma Group's latest issue of Cardbeat UK.
  • However, new draft government legislation may soon change the readiness in which consumers can access and use BNPL services in order to reduce the risk of consumer detriment.
  • Several UK banks and lenders already have BNPL products in market, such as NewDay with NewPay, NatWest and Virgin Money.
  • Auriemma's Cardbeat UK found that 44% of cardholders would be interested in monthly instalment plans attached to their existing credit card.

Klarna Reports Fourth Quarter Results and Full Year 2022 Annual Report

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Klarna made further progress in diversifying revenue, with marketing revenue up +131% in 2022, accounting for 10% of total global revenue in Q4 2022.

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  • Klarna made further progress in diversifying revenue, with marketing revenue up +131% in 2022, accounting for 10% of total global revenue in Q4 2022.
  • In May 2022, Klarna was one of the first global businesses to realign its business to the new macro-economic environment.
  • Compared to Q4 2021 Klarna improved its credit loss rate (credit losses / GMV) by 30% to an industry-leading 0.58% in Q4 2022.
  • In 2022, many large US retailers joined Klarna including Samsung, Groupon, Booking.com, Instacart, Tractor Supply Company and Fossil Group.

Klarna Reports Fourth Quarter Results and Full Year 2022 Annual Report

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Klarna made further progress in diversifying revenue, with marketing revenue up +131% in 2022, accounting for 10% of total global revenue in Q4 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Klarna made further progress in diversifying revenue, with marketing revenue up +131% in 2022, accounting for 10% of total global revenue in Q4 2022.
  • In May 2022, Klarna was one of the first global businesses to realign its business to the new macro-economic environment.
  • Compared to Q4 2021 Klarna improved its credit loss rate (credit losses / GMV) by 30% to an industry-leading 0.58% in Q4 2022.
  • In 2022, many large US retailers joined Klarna including Samsung, Groupon, Booking.com, Instacart, Tractor Supply Company and Fossil Group.

Texas Based Elopea Now Offering Couples In-House Financing for Small Weddings

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Monday, February 27, 2023

As a luxurious, innovative, and intimate wedding planning company with home office based in Austin, Elopea is passionate about providing an unforgettable experience.

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  • As a luxurious, innovative, and intimate wedding planning company with home office based in Austin, Elopea is passionate about providing an unforgettable experience.
  • And now, Elopea is making this special day more accessible and available to engaged couples by offering in-house financing on a payment plan.
  • With innovation, technology, and personal touches, the Elopea team is revolutionizing the wedding ceremony and wedding planning to create your dream wedding.
  • Elopea looks forward to providing couples with as many payment options as possible to accommodate all budgets.

Pagos Raises $34M to Expand Vital Cost and Revenue-Impacting Payment Intelligence for Any Business Selling or Billing Online

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Monday, February 27, 2023

This latest round of funding will be used to expand the Pagos engineering team and advance the platform’s enterprise product suite of Parrot , Peacock , Canary , Toucan , and Loon .

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  • This latest round of funding will be used to expand the Pagos engineering team and advance the platform’s enterprise product suite of Parrot , Peacock , Canary , Toucan , and Loon .
  • Global digital payments revenue is expected to reach $14.79 trillion by 2027 , so payment infrastructure has never been more critical.
  • Pagos has introduced a suite of composable payments intelligence and action tools which can be used on top of businesses’ existing payments processing infrastructure.
  • To learn more about the Pagos platform or schedule a free, customized demo, please visit: https://pagos.ai .

Medius Appoints Henrik Rosén as Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, February 27, 2023

STOCKHOLM, LONDON and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medius , a leading provider of AP automation and wider spend management solutions, today announces the appointment of Henrik Rosén as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • STOCKHOLM, LONDON and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medius , a leading provider of AP automation and wider spend management solutions, today announces the appointment of Henrik Rosén as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • As CTO, Rosén will drive Medius's innovation activities, delivering] the established Medius product suite, developing new products, and doubling-down on providing value to the customer base.
  • Rosén will lead the Research & Development (R&D) and the Customer Support organizations, and in addition also manage the Cloud Operations and the Security organization at Medius.
  • Henrik Rosén, CTO, Medius, comments: "Sweden has a long history of innovation - home of household technology names like Spotify, Klarna, and Northvolt.

Medius Appoints Henrik Rosén as Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, February 27, 2023

STOCKHOLM, LONDON and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medius , a leading provider of AP automation and wider spend management solutions, today announces the appointment of Henrik Rosén as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • STOCKHOLM, LONDON and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medius , a leading provider of AP automation and wider spend management solutions, today announces the appointment of Henrik Rosén as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • As CTO, Rosén will drive Medius's innovation activities, delivering] the established Medius product suite, developing new products, and doubling-down on providing value to the customer base.
  • Rosén will lead the Research & Development (R&D) and the Customer Support organizations, and in addition also manage the Cloud Operations and the Security organization at Medius.
  • Henrik Rosén, CTO, Medius, comments: "Sweden has a long history of innovation - home of household technology names like Spotify, Klarna, and Northvolt.

New West Technologies Announces Release of EPay for Microsoft Dynamics 365

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New West Technologies is pleased to announce the release of EPay for Microsoft Dynamics 365, certified for use with the Ingenico Lane series devices, including the 8000 and Link 2500.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New West Technologies is pleased to announce the release of EPay for Microsoft Dynamics 365, certified for use with the Ingenico Lane series devices, including the 8000 and Link 2500.
  • EPay for D365 connects Microsoft D365 users to Elavon payments, making it easier to process payments across channels.
  • "We are excited to announce the release of EPay for D365, an incredible new option for businesses using Microsoft Dynamics 365," said Dan King, President of New West Technologies.
  • EPay for D365 is available now and easily integrates into existing Microsoft Dynamics 365 systems.

Klarna US growth surges with GMV up 71% YoY

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

"We're thrilled at the growth and momentum we've achieved in the US, and are confident in our path towards profitability," said Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO, Klarna.

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  • "We're thrilled at the growth and momentum we've achieved in the US, and are confident in our path towards profitability," said Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO, Klarna.
  • Whether they're using the Klarna App for a smoother all-in-one shopping experience or checking out with our interest-free payment solutions, we're saving consumers time, money, and making Klarna essential in today's economy."
  • Klarna is a strategic growth partner for retailers, offering payment options that increase consumer trust, loyalty, and conversion alongside unique marketing and advertising solutions that drive measurable growth.
  • "Klarna's marketing revenue is our fastest growing revenue stream, creating over 600 million leads for our retail partners to drive shared growth," said David Sandstrom, CMO, Klarna.

ÎLESONIQ 2023 LINEUP UNVEILED!

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Montreal, February 13, 2023, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- îLESONIQ, Canada’s one-of-a-kind dance party, presented by Bell, is back for its 8th edition, and this year the festival promises a jam-packed weekend bursting at the seams with massive beats, hypnotic light shows, unique back-to-back sets, one of the biggest stages in North America (yes, indeed, the superstage is back!

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  • Montreal, February 13, 2023, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- îLESONIQ, Canada’s one-of-a-kind dance party, presented by Bell, is back for its 8th edition, and this year the festival promises a jam-packed weekend bursting at the seams with massive beats, hypnotic light shows, unique back-to-back sets, one of the biggest stages in North America (yes, indeed, the superstage is back!
  • The weekend of August 12 and 13 will be an unforgettable party on île Sainte-Hélène, overlooking Montreal’s spectacular skyline with some of the finest acts in the world, plus a can’t-miss îLESONIQ in the City on Friday night!
  • Fans looking for the ultimate dance music festival can expect a weekend of wild sensory overload that surpasses all expectations, as the îLESONIQ team unveils the festival’s strongest lineup to date!
  • Martin Garrix’s headline set at îLESONIQ 2023 is certainly a much-awaited, long overdue one!