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Latitude makes 'opportunistic' bid for Humm: Morningstar View
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Latitude makes 'opportunistic' bid for Humm: Morningstar View
We would be surprised if the deal proceeded at current terms and believe there is room for Humm to negotiate a higher price.
Shaun Ler | 07 January 2022
CBA’s BNPL: threat to Afterpay or just another credit card?
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CBA’s BNPL: threat to Afterpay or just another credit card?
Morningstar analyst Nathan Zaia has his doubts about the bank's latest foray into the buy now, pay later arena.
Lex Hall | 17 March 2021
COVID-19 has shifted the payments industry landscape
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COVID-19 has shifted the payments industry landscape
The impact of the pandemic on electronic payment providers has been far from even, writes Morningstar analyst Brett Horn.
Brett Horn | 22 December 2020
OK, people: It's time to think big
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OK, people: It's time to think big
If the past few months have given you more time for introspection, use it to improve your financial plan in a big-picture way.
Christine Benz | 22 May 2020
Afterpay and Zip face the corona reckoning
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Afterpay and Zip face the corona reckoning
The buy now, pay later sector has had a spectacular run but the covid-19 crisis will test its ability to navigate a downturn.
Lex Hall | 02 April 2020
Morningstar starts coverage of Afterpay rival Zip Co
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Morningstar starts coverage of Afterpay rival Zip Co
Morningstar has begun coverage of buy now, pay later play Zip Co, saying it is slightly better value than its chief rival Afterpay, but unlikely to...
Lex Hall | 22 November 2019
Latitude IPO fails for second time
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Latitude IPO fails for second time
The market would have eventually seen through the hype of the float of consumer finance company Latitude Financial Group, says Morningstar analyst...
Lex Hall | 16 October 2019
Weighing up the Latitude IPO
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Weighing up the Latitude IPO
High leverage and exposure to lower credit quality are among the reasons why Morningstar analyst Nathan Zaia recommends investors sidestep the...
Lex Hall | 09 October 2019
Latitude IPO: no need to buy now, says Morningstar
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Latitude IPO: no need to buy now, says Morningstar
High leverage, low credit quality and competitive threats are reasons not to subscribe.
Lex Hall | 04 October 2019