For centuries, lending has depended on one fundamental question: Can I trust the borrower to repay me?Traditional financial institutions answer that question through credit scores, collateral requirements, employment records, legal contracts, identity verification, and centralized intermediaries. These systems can work,…

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New Financial Conduct Authority rules governing Buy Now Pay Later came into force on 15 July 2026, requiring providers of Deferred Payment Credit agreements to conduct affordability checks and bringing UK BNPL into the mainstream consumer credit regime. The consumer-facing…

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For centuries, lending has depended on one fundamental question: Can I trust the borrower to repay me?Traditional financial institutions answer that question through credit…