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James Boxell
Verified
Editor, Bloomberg News
London
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Opinion , Lifestyle , British Politics , Regional News
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By James Boxell Verified, JAMES BOXELLBloomberg| Watertown Daily Times (Watertown, NY) Verified Millennials and Gen Zers have an addictive new way to buy stuff that would look familiar to their great-grandparents. “Buy now, pay later” is a type of consumer credit that really got going in the 19th century when Singer sewing machines were sold for a “dollar down, dollar a week.” But the modern fintech twist in “BNPL” is that it’s aimed at people making impulse purchases of fashion or jewelry or electronics rather than sofas or refrigerators.
By James Boxell Verified| The Washington Post Verified Placeholder while article actions load Millennials and Gen Zers have an addictive new way to buy stuff that would look familiar to their great-grandparents. "Buy now, pay later" is a type of consumer credit that really got going in the 19th century when Singer sewing machines were sold for a "dollar down, dollar a week." But the modern fintech twist in "BNPL" is that it's aimed at people making impulse purchases of fashion or jewelry or electronics rather than sofas or refrigerators.
Company Info
Bloomberg News
Bloomberg L.P. is a global financial data, software, and media company founded in 1981 by Michael Bloomberg and his partners. Originally named Innovative Market Systems, it rebranded to Bloomberg L.P. in 1986. The company is renowned for the Bloomberg Terminal, a proprietary platform that provides real-time financial data, analytics, and trading tools to over 350,000 subscribers worldwide. Bloomberg operates in three main areas: financial technology, news/media, and data analytics. Its flagship product, the Bloomberg Terminal, offers market data, news, and communication tools for financial professionals. Bloomberg News, with over 120 bureaus globally, covers financial markets, politics, and technology across various platforms, including digital, television, and print. The company also provides specialized data and analytics services, including legal and regulatory information, through its acquisitions. Bloomberg L.P. is privately held, with an estimated revenue of $12.5 billion in 2023, primarily from terminal subscriptions.
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Founded: 1981