Subscription Economy stories
Banks will be able to prompt customers to switch salary payments and bills inside their apps, aiming to boost deposit growth and track uptake.
North American banks can now let cardholders manage recurring charges in-app, as rising subscription use fuels demand for clearer controls.
Xero is axing its app store billing by June 2026, forcing developers onto new API-based tiers and their own subscription systems.
Affirm extends Wayfair buy now, pay later to UK and Canada, offering instalment plans on higher-ticket home purchases amid tighter scrutiny.
Australian subscription brands are turning to hyper-automation to replace clunky billing, scale complex pricing and stay ahead of rivals.
Boku lifts H1 revenue 34% and EBITDA 53% as merchants shift from cards to wallets, pushing payment volumes to $7.4 billion.
AI is set to reshape eCommerce by 2026, powering discovery, emotional journeys and flexible subscriptions built on cleaner product data.
Small businesses are cutting back on costly martech subscriptions, favouring simpler, local Australian software that better fits their needs and budgets.
HitPay and Yuno partner to simplify payments, enabling merchants to use a single API for local e-wallets and schemes across Asia Pacific markets.
Recurring billing firms could cut costs and failed collections as 73% say card payments still cause persistent operational headaches.
Revolut rolls out PayTo in Australia, giving customers real-time control over recurring bills and subscriptions to help curb surprise charges.
Women eyeing commercial leadership in mobility need vision, data, resilience and courage to thrive and drive lasting change at the top.
Audible rolls out cheaper Standard tier in six countries, offering one audiobook and a curated library as subscribers trim digital spend.
Rogers and Mastercard unveil Canada's first World Legend credit card, blending 3% cash back with travel, roaming and VIP entertainment perks.
Westcon-Comstor signs first EMEA distribution deal for Meter's NaaS platform, targeting partners seeking opex-friendly networking subscriptions.
Raylo secures GBP £30m funding and inks LG TV and audio subscription deal as it eyes UK growth and a 2026 launch in the US market.
Karmo's car subscriptions join Commonwealth Bank's Cars for CommBank marketplace, offering flexible access to petrol, hybrid and electric cars.
Karmo and Smart launch a novated car subscription in Australia, offering flexible four-month terms with all costs included in one monthly payment.
Karmo boosts its debt facility to AUD $150m as revenue jumps 35%, aiming to add 5,000 vehicles to its already largest Australian car subscription fleet.
UK device subscriptions have surged 57% year-on-year, driven by Gen Z who prefer flexible access over ownership amid rising costs and eco concerns.