Divergence or Convergence: What Is the Short Term Future of the BNPL Industry?
Podcast:Deciphered: The Fintech Podcast Published On: Tue Apr 19 2022 Description: In this episode, Adam, Ryan, Nigel and Alex look at how Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has evolved, where it is in the present day and where it is heading. -What percentage of transactions currently use BNPL? -When will the rate of growth for BNPL slow? -How do retailers and providers evolve to meet consumer needs? -How will regulators impact this new financial phenomenon?Timestamps below:- Divergence & convergence? The Bain answer first! (2:36) - Macroeconomic pressures (5:32) - The background of BNPL (6:16) - Credit modules (8:36) - What has led to the rise of BNPL? (10:20)- Effects of consumer experience on change (10:36) - Data analytics team overview (16:02) - Incorporating human psychology into algorithms (19:58) - Merchant benefits (23:06) & (24:07) - BNPLs are becoming platforms (23:47) - Where does BNPL fit in with retailer's payment strategies (27:00) - Where does your biggest cost space sit (29:26) - Generational shifts & future projections for growth (32:22) - Who should be getting into BNPL? (33:53)- Regulators (42:33) Please subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review if you enjoyed the first-ever episode of Deciphered. - You can find Adam Davis here- You can find Ryan Garner here- You can find Nigel Verdon here- You can find Alex Lang here