Affirm chief executive calls for cap on ‘buy now, pay later’ fees
Max Levchin says limits on such penalties will force companies to improve their underwriting models
Max Levchin says limits on such penalties will force companies to improve their underwriting models

Much of their time is spent appeasing and aligning competing forces

Growth raises concerns about underwriting and risk management at fast-expanding groups

Rather than financial alchemy, such deals involve mispricing, reduced capital buffers and hidden risks

Apollo’s Marc Rowan warns of ‘willingness to cut corners’

Fast-growing market comes under greater scrutiny for potential risks after series of setbacks

The sector remains untested in a severe or prolonged economic downturn