New BNPL rules: Is the Klarna “crackdown” really a crackdown?

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Is the Klarna “crackdown” really a crackdown?

New rules around BNPL are being drawn up to protect UK consumers, but Klarna and its peers look unlikely to pay a heavy price.

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New rules around BNPL are being drawn up to protect UK consumers, but Klarna and its peers look unlikely to pay a heavy price.self.__wrap_b(":R1qctq6:",1)

Fintech newsletter

Is the Klarna “crackdown” really a crackdown?

New rules around BNPL are being drawn up to protect UK consumers, but Klarna and its peers look unlikely to pay a heavy price.