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Latitude goes live with new partnership enabling Fantastic Furniture customers to shop Interest Free

Latitude goes live with new partnership enabling Fantastic Furniture customers to shop Interest Free

16 October 2023
Latitude Financial today announced it is extending its Interest Free payment services to hundreds of thousands of customers of leading Australian value furniture retailer Fantastic Furniture.
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Latitude expands partnership with Noel Leeming

Latitude expands partnership with Noel Leeming

21 September 2023
Noel Leeming offers more choice for customers wanting to shop Interest Free on Gem Visa
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Latitude 1H23 results in line with guidance post cyber incident

Latitude 1H23 results in line with guidance post cyber incident

18 August 2023
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX: LFS) announces its Half Year results to 30 June 2023.
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Latitude Financial strikes new deals enabling millions of customers of major brands to shop interest free online and in-store

Latitude Financial strikes new deals enabling millions of customers of major brands to shop interest free online and in-store

15 August 2023
Latitude Financial today announced new and expanded retail partnerships to provide interest free finance to millions of customers of major Australian and New Zealand retailers including JB Hi-Fi, BSR…
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Latitude completes the sale of Hallmark Insurance

Latitude completes the sale of Hallmark Insurance

31 May 2023
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX: LFS) today announced that it has completed the sale of Latitude Insurance Holdings Pty Ltd (Hallmark) to the St Andrew’s Insurance Group (St Andrew’s) for $21.…
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Half and Full Year Guidance and Cyber Update

Half and Full Year Guidance and Cyber Update

26 May 2023
Latitude Group Holdings (ASX:LFS) today provides guidance on 1H23 and FY23 profit, including the likely impact of the cyber update, as well as an update to our ongoing response.
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Cybercrime Update 11

Cybercrime Update 11

11 April 2023
Latitude Financial has received a ransom demand from the criminals behind the cyber-attack on our company. Latitude will not pay a ransom. This decision is consistent with the position of the…
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Cybercrime Update

Cybercrime Update

27 March 2023
From the outset of the cyber-attack on Latitude, we have sought to keep our customers, partners, employees and the broader community as up to date as we can. This malicious attack on Latitude is under…
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Cybercrime Update

Cybercrime Update

22 March 2023
Latitude Financial today provides an update on the cyber-attack on its systems. Latitude is committed to keeping our customers, partners, employees and the broader community as up to date as possible…
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Cybercrime update

Cybercrime update

20 March 2023
Latitude Financial announced on 16 March 2023 that it had detected unusual activity on its systems which it can now confirm as a sophisticated, well-organised and malicious cyber-attack which remains…
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Latitude Cyber Incident

Latitude Cyber Incident

16 March 2023
Latitude Financial is responding to a cyber-attack that has resulted in the theft of some customer data.
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Latitude closes its BNPL service in Australia and New Zealand

Latitude closes its BNPL service in Australia and New Zealand

24 February 2023
Latitude has made the decision to close its BNPL offering in Australia and New Zealand, effective immediately, after completing an extensive strategic review of the service. BNPL has achieved its aim…
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Latitude appoints Bob Belan as MD & CEO

Latitude appoints Bob Belan as MD & CEO

17 February 2023
Latitude today announced that it has appointed Bob Belan as its MD and CEO effective 1 April 2023
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Latitude releases FY22 results

Latitude releases FY22 results

17 February 2023
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX: LFS) is pleased to announce its Full Year 2022 results.
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David Jones signs Latitude as credit cards partner in exclusive 10-year deal

David Jones signs Latitude as credit cards partner in exclusive 10-year deal

30 January 2023
Latitude Financial today announced that it has secured an exclusive 10-year agreement to provide credit cards for leading Australian retailer David Jones. Under the agreement, Latitude will begin…
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Latitude and Zenith offer Interest Free instalment plans to pay for holidays, school fees and property costs

Latitude and Zenith offer Interest Free instalment plans to pay for holidays, school fees and property costs

13 December 2022
Latitude Financial and Zenith Payments today announced an exciting new partnership allowing consumers to use Interest Free instalments to pay for their upcoming holiday, their children’s school fees…
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Latitude launches into fast-growing renewable energy sector

Latitude launches into fast-growing renewable energy sector

18 November 2022
Latitude Financial today announced its first major solar energy partnership by signing Smart Energy to provide Interest Free payment plans to customers purchasing solar and battery solutions for their…
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Latitude Financial acknowledges ASIC proceedings

Latitude Financial acknowledges ASIC proceedings

5 October 2022
Latitude Financial acknowledges ASIC's filing of civil proceedings regarding alleged misleading advertising of Latitude GO Mastercard®. The allegations relate to historic advertisements that ran…
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Latitude Financial statement in response to the ACMA finding

Latitude Financial statement in response to the ACMA finding

2 September 2022
Latitude Financial accepts the finding of the Australian Communications and Media Authority's (ACMA) investigation of compliance with the Spam Act and apologises to customers. While the ACMA finding…
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Latitude releases its 1H22 results

Latitude releases its 1H22 results

19 August 2022
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX: LFS) is pleased to announce its Half Year results to 30 June 2022.
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Ahmed Fahour AO to retire

Ahmed Fahour AO to retire

19 August 2022
Ahmed Fahour AO to retire as Managing Director and CEO of Latitude Group Holdings.
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Latitude announces agreement to sell Hallmark Insurance business

Latitude announces agreement to sell Hallmark Insurance business

8 August 2022
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX: LFS) today announced that it has entered...
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Latitude secures four-year extension with JB HI-FI and The Good Guys for Interest Free Shopping

Latitude secures four-year extension with JB HI-FI and The Good Guys for Interest Free Shopping

4 August 2022
Latitude Financial has secured a four-year extension with JB HI-FI and The Good Guys to provide interest free instalments to customers shopping online and across the two major retailers’ more than 30…
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Shop and get cash-back credit with Gem Visa NZ

Shop and get cash-back credit with Gem Visa NZ

4 July 2022
Shopping with Gem Visa just got better for customers with the launch of cash-back credit with participating retailers, via the Visa Offers eXchange program. Gem Visa is the first credit card in New…
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Latitude and Humm terminate sale agreement for humm consumer finance

Latitude and Humm terminate sale agreement for humm consumer finance

17 June 2022
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX: LFS) and Humm Group Limited (ASX:HUM) have mutually agreed to terminate the proposed sale of humm consumer finance (HCF) to Latitude.
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LatitudePay partners with innovative bill management app 1bill

LatitudePay partners with innovative bill management app 1bill

14 June 2022
LatitudePay has partnered with innovative bill management app 1bill as its exclusive BNPL provider. 1bill allows consumers to upload utility bills from different providers in one mobile app. Bills can…
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Latitude delivers solid FY21 profit on strong volume momentum

Latitude delivers solid FY21 profit on strong volume momentum

21 February 2022
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX: LFS) is pleased to announce its full year results to 31 December 2021
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Latitude to acquire Humm’s consumer business (BNPL, Instalments and Cards)

Latitude to acquire Humm’s consumer business (BNPL, Instalments and Cards)

18 February 2022
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX:LFS) today announced it has executed binding agreements to acquire Humm Group Limited's (ASX:HUM) consumer business (BNPL, Instalments and Cards)
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Update to Latitude proposal to acquire Humm’s consumer business (BNPL, Instalments and Cards)

Update to Latitude proposal to acquire Humm’s consumer business (BNPL, Instalments and Cards)

1 February 2022
ASX update to Latitude proposal to acquire Humm’s consumer business (BNPL, Instalments and Cards).
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Latitude intends to acquire Humm’s consumer business

Latitude intends to acquire Humm’s consumer business

6 January 2022
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX:LFS) today announced its intention to acquire Humm’s consumer business (comprising BNPL, Instalments and Cards).
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Latitude expands into Asia with major partner Harvey Norman and interest free instalments

Latitude expands into Asia with major partner Harvey Norman and interest free instalments

17 December 2021
Latitude Financial will partner with iconic retailer Harvey Norman in Singapore to spearhead the company’s pre-Christmas launch into the rapidly expanding $5.5 billion Southeast Asian Buy Now, Pay…
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Free comprehensive travel insurance now available on the Latitude 28° Global Platinum Mastercard®

Free comprehensive travel insurance now available on the Latitude 28° Global Platinum Mastercard®

13 December 2021
Latitude Financial today launched free comprehensive travel insurance for Latitude 28° Global Platinum Mastercard® customers and their eligible family members, providing benefits if they contract…
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Travel boom as nine in 10 New Zealanders expected to travel this summer

Travel boom as nine in 10 New Zealanders expected to travel this summer

13 December 2021
A survey by Latitude Financial has found New Zealanders are expected to travel in greater numbers than ever as domestic borders re-open, with as many as 87 percent planning a trip this summer…
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Latitude GO offers six-months interest free in time for Christmas

Latitude GO offers six-months interest free in time for Christmas

10 December 2021
Latitude Financial today launched six-months interest free instalments on everyday transactions on the Latitude GO Mastercard® card. Latitude GO customers can now shop globally anywhere Mastercard is…
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Revenge spending fuels Aussie post-lockdown shopping blitz

Revenge spending fuels Aussie post-lockdown shopping blitz

23 November 2021
Latitude Financial’s latest shopping intentions survey results highlight how Aussie shoppers plan to shop this festive season.
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Revenge spending fuels post-lockdown shopping blitz ahead of Christmas, survey finds

Revenge spending fuels post-lockdown shopping blitz ahead of Christmas, survey finds

15 November 2021
New Zealanders have begun revenge spending in an early Christmas shopping blitz, led by Auckland and Waikato as they emerge from extended COVID-19 lockdowns, a trend which is expected to peak with the…
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Latitude steps up to Joint-Major Partner of AFL powerhouse Richmond

Latitude steps up to Joint-Major Partner of AFL powerhouse Richmond

5 November 2021
Latitude Financial is delighted to announce a four-year agreement making it Richmond Football Club’s new Joint-Major Partner until at least the end of the 2025 AFL season. Latitude is a leading…
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Latitude completes Symple Loans acquisition

Latitude completes Symple Loans acquisition

26 October 2021
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX: LFS) today announced it has completed the acquisition of digital personal lending business Symple Loans.
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Latitude opens $150 million Capital Notes Offer

Latitude opens $150 million Capital Notes Offer

10 September 2021
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX:LFS) today announced the opening of the Latitude Capital Notes Offer launched on 2 September 2021. Latitude has allocated $150 million in firm commitments to…
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Latitude successfully completes Capital Notes Bookbuild allocating $150 million

Latitude successfully completes Capital Notes Bookbuild allocating $150 million

8 September 2021
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX:LFS) has announced the successful completion of the Bookbuild for the Offer of Latitude Capital Notes launched on 2 September 2021.
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Latitude delivers strong First Half 2021 profit at the top end of guidance with strong volume momentum

Latitude delivers strong First Half 2021 profit at the top end of guidance with strong volume momentum

23 August 2021
Latitude Group Holding Limited (ASX: LFS) is pleased to announce its half year results to 30 June 2021.
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Latitude Financial to acquire Symple Loans

Latitude Financial to acquire Symple Loans

9 August 2021
Latitude Group Holdings Limited (ASX: LFS) has agreed to acquire Symple Loans for $200 million in Latitude shares and cash, subject to regulatory approval.
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Latitude Financial 1H2021 ASX update

Latitude Financial 1H2021 ASX update

28 May 2021
Latitude Financial Board of Directors has authorised the release of an ASX market update for the six months to June 2021. The document can be viewed by clicking below.
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Latitude completes $813 million securitisation to support growth in instalments lending

Latitude completes $813 million securitisation to support growth in instalments lending

26 April 2021
Latitude Financial has completed an $813 million warehouse securitisation facility to fund the growth of its instalments lending business which includes buy now pay later platform LatitudePay. The new…
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Latitude Financial lists on the ASX

Latitude Financial lists on the ASX

20 April 2021
Instalments and lending business Latitude Financial has been admitted to list on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the code of LFS, following the successful completion of an initial…
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Shoppers at JB HI-FI can buy now, pay later with LatitudePay

Shoppers at JB HI-FI can buy now, pay later with LatitudePay

31 March 2021
LatitudePay will soon be available to shoppers at JB HI-FI complementing Latitude’s existing long-term interest free offering at one of Australia’s largest technology, entertainment and home appliance…
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Latitude Financial lodges prospectus ahead of ASX listing

Latitude Financial lodges prospectus ahead of ASX listing

31 March 2021
Instalments and lending business Latitude Financial has lodged a prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ahead of a proposed listing on the Australian Securities Exchange…
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Latitude welcomes Shinsei Bank as a 10% strategic investor

Latitude welcomes Shinsei Bank as a 10% strategic investor

10 March 2021
Latitude Financial today announced that Shinsei Bank had agreed to acquire a 10% interest in the company for A$300 million (subject to completion adjustments). Shinsei will acquire the strategic stake…
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Fans can Buy Now Pay Later on tickets to concerts and events from Moshtix powered by Latitude

Fans can Buy Now Pay Later on tickets to concerts and events from Moshtix powered by Latitude

22 February 2021
Latitude Financial and Moshtix are announcing a new partnership making LatitudePay the exclusive buy now pay later (BNPL) provider for thousands of live music and entertainment events across Australia…
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Interest free shopping made easier with Latitude GO

Interest free shopping made easier with Latitude GO

12 February 2021
Latitude Financial today announced major enhancements to its Latitude GO Mastercard® card, including six-months interest free on everyday transactions and a reduced interest rate of 19.95% on credit…
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Latitude announces major partnership with Richmond

Latitude announces major partnership with Richmond

8 February 2021
The Richmond Football Club and Latitude Financial are delighted to announce a new long-term major partnership starting with the 2021 AFL season. Latitude is Australia’s leading provider of interest…
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Latitude partners with Way Forward to support customers experiencing financial difficulty

Latitude partners with Way Forward to support customers experiencing financial difficulty

25 January 2021
Latitude Financial has partnered with not-for-profit Way Forward Debt Solutions (Way Forward) to help customers experiencing hardship get back on track with their finances. This partnership…
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LatitudePay celebrates first birthday milestone with half a million BNPL customers

LatitudePay celebrates first birthday milestone with half a million BNPL customers

19 October 2020
Latitude Financial today announced that it had reached half a million buy now pay later customers just a year after launching LatitudePay in Australia. Latitude said LatitudePay had exceeded all…
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Latitude appoints Chief Data Officer

Latitude appoints Chief Data Officer

29 September 2020
Latitude Financial has appointed Kshira Saagar as Chief Data Officer. A leader in Data Science & Analytics with a wealth of experience working for global online shopping brands, Kshira will expand…
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Latitude and Harvey Norman Sign Five-Year Interest Free Shopping Deal

Latitude and Harvey Norman Sign Five-Year Interest Free Shopping Deal

1 September 2020
Latitude Financial today announced that it has secured a five-year extension with Harvey Norman to provide interest free payments and instalments to customers across the retailer's more than 23…
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Latitude Financial secures $1.4 billion warehouse funding

Latitude Financial secures $1.4 billion warehouse funding

2 June 2020
Latitude Financial has secured nearly $1.4 billion in funding from domestic and overseas investors after completing an oversubscribed securitisation offer. The $1.383 billion raising for Latitude’s…
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Latitude Financial helps customers begin the year with a Better Start

Latitude Financial helps customers begin the year with a Better Start

4 February 2020
Latitude Financial is helping customers get back in control of their finances through today’s launch of Better Start, a debt consolidation loan with no repayments and no interest charges for the first…
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Latitude Pledges $250,000 To Bushfire Disaster Relief

Latitude Pledges $250,000 To Bushfire Disaster Relief

8 January 2020
Latitude Financial today pledged $250,000 to support communities impacted by Australia’s bushfires and the thousands of volunteer firefighters risking their lives. The financial support will go to…
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Latitude and Mastercard partner to offer BNPL innovation in Australia and New Zealand

Latitude and Mastercard partner to offer BNPL innovation in Australia and New Zealand

16 December 2019
Latitude Financial and Mastercard have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver cutting edge digital payments solutions for Australia and New Zealand. The partnership will see significant…
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Latitude Financial statement on IPO plans

Latitude Financial statement on IPO plans

16 October 2019
Latitude Financial announced today the withdrawal of its initial public offering from the market following the conclusion of the bookbuild last night. Latitude Chairman Mike Tilley said: "Despite…
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Virgin Australia guests to fly now, pay later with LatitudePay

Virgin Australia guests to fly now, pay later with LatitudePay

15 October 2019
LatitudePay, Latitude Financial's digital payments platform, will be available to Virgin Australia customers as part of a new partnership announced today. From next year, Virgin Australia’s customers…
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LatitudePay announces eight new partnerships

LatitudePay announces eight new partnerships

4 October 2019
Latitude Financial today announced that it is partnering with eight new retailers to offer LatitudePay, Latitude’s digital payments platform that enables customers to make purchases over 10 weekly…
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The Good Guys joins LatitudePay, Australia's newest digital payments platform

The Good Guys joins LatitudePay, Australia's newest digital payments platform

2 October 2019
LatitudePay, Latitude Financial’s digital payments platform, is now live at The Good Guys, enabling customers to pay for purchases under $1,000 over 10 weekly payments online or at any of the retailer…
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LatitudePay announces partnership with major online retailer Catch Group

LatitudePay announces partnership with major online retailer Catch Group

1 October 2019
Latitude Financial has announced a new partnership that will enable Catch Group’s 1.5 million shoppers to use digital payments platform LatitudePay to pay for their purchases over 10 weekly…
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LatitudePay signs up Luxury Escapes

LatitudePay signs up Luxury Escapes

24 September 2019
Latitude Financial today announced a major partnership with online travel company Luxury Escapes, allowing Australians to pay for their holidays over 10 weekly instalments using digital payments…
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Latitude cuts rates on Low Rate Credit Card to below the big four

Latitude cuts rates on Low Rate Credit Card to below the big four

11 September 2019
Latitude Financial is slashing the interest rate for purchases on its Low Rate Mastercard to 9.89 per cent, lower than the credit card rates offered by any of Australia’s major banks. It will also be…
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LatitudePay launches with Harvey Norman

LatitudePay launches with Harvey Norman

3 September 2019
From today, Australians can reach their shopping goals sooner by using LatitudePay to make smaller purchases online at Harvey Norman or at any of the retail giant’s 195 stores across the country. The…
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Latitude cuts key rate as it becomes number 3 in new personal loans

Latitude cuts key rate as it becomes number 3 in new personal loans

6 August 2019
Latitude Financial Services has reduced the rate of its Low Rate Personal Loans to 9.99% p.a, bolstering competition and improving value for consumers. This new low rate will be available for secured…
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Apple Pay Coming to Gem Visa Customers

Apple Pay Coming to Gem Visa Customers

4 December 2018
Latitude Financial Services, credit provider of Gem Visa today brings its customers Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay that’s fast and…
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Latitude Financial Services acquires Auckland based fintech Genoapay

Latitude Financial Services acquires Auckland based fintech Genoapay

4 December 2018
Latitude Financial Services, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Auckland based fintech Genoapay. Genoapay provides a no interest payment instalment service, allowing shoppers to pay off a…
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28 Degrees Platinum Mastercard Flight Delay Pass

28 Degrees Platinum Mastercard Flight Delay Pass

8 November 2018
Latitude Financial Services is pleased to announce a new complementary feature, Flight Delay Pass, to 28 Degrees Platinum Mastercard customers. This new benefit adds to the growing list of innovative…
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Latitude announces new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer in Ahmed Fahour AO

Latitude announces new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer in Ahmed Fahour AO

1 October 2018
Latitude Financial Services ('Latitude' or the 'Company'), a leading consumer finance business in Australia and New Zealand, today announced the appointment of Ahmed Fahour as Managing Director and…
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Latitude announces new partnership with iconic retailer JB HI-FI

Latitude announces new partnership with iconic retailer JB HI-FI

31 May 2018
Latitude Financial Services, a leading consumer finance business in Australia and New Zealand, is proud to announce a new partnership with JB HI-FI Group. JB HI-FI Group includes two of Australia's…
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Fifth major mobile payment platform launch in a year for Latitude

Fifth major mobile payment platform launch in a year for Latitude

14 December 2017
Latitude Financial Services, a leading consumer finance business in Australia and New Zealand, has today launched to its customers its fifth mobile payment platform this year, with the launch of…
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Apple Pay Coming to 28 Degrees Platinum Mastercard and GO MasterCard's Customers

Apple Pay Coming to 28 Degrees Platinum Mastercard and GO MasterCard's Customers

15 August 2017
Latitude Financial Services, credit provider of 28 Degrees Platinum Mastercard and GO MasterCard, today brings its customers Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and…
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Latitude announces new CFO - Adrienne Duarte

Latitude announces new CFO - Adrienne Duarte

20 June 2017
Latitude Financial Services, a leading consumer finance business in Australia and New Zealand, has announced Adrienne Duarte as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Adrienne joins Latitude from Bank…
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Latitude launches successful inaugural master trust transaction

Latitude launches successful inaugural master trust transaction

30 March 2017
Latitude Financial Services, a leading consumer finance business in Australia and New Zealand, has successfully priced its inaugural Australia Credit Card Master Trust transaction. The Latitude…
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Latitude Financial Services announces two new Board members

Latitude Financial Services announces two new Board members

23 March 2017
Latitude Financial Services, a leading consumer finance business in Australia and New Zealand, has announced two new Non-Executive Directors to join its Board. Mark Joiner and Alison Ledger are the…
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GE Consumer Finance business becomes Latitude Financial Services

GE Consumer Finance business becomes Latitude Financial Services

26 November 2015
Värde Partners, Deutsche Bank and KKR have completed the acquisition of GE Capital's Australian and New Zealand consumer finance business, now called Latitude Financial Services. Latitude's CEO Sean…
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GE Consumer Finance becomes "Latitude Financial Services" and appoints new CEO

GE Consumer Finance becomes "Latitude Financial Services" and appoints new CEO

4 November 2015
Värde Partners, Deutsche Bank and KKR (the "Consortium") announce that Sean Morrissey has today been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer designate of Latitude Financial Services, which will be…
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GE Capital's Consumer Finance Business Acquired in Australia and New Zealand

GE Capital's Consumer Finance Business Acquired in Australia and New Zealand

15 March 2015
Värde Partners ("Värde"), a global alternative investment firm, KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Deutsche Bank have signed an agreement for the purchase of GE Capital's Australia and New…
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