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Aventur partners with GayWealth on LGBT+ advice gap
Fintech

Aventur partners with GayWealth on LGBT+ advice gap

LGBT+ households facing mortgage and retirement hurdles will gain regulated advice through a new venture aimed at closing a long-standing gap.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026
EatClub joins CommBank app to fill quieter dining periods
Data Analytics

EatClub joins CommBank app to fill quieter dining periods

Restaurants can tap millions more diners as EatClub's offers move into CommBank's app, targeting quieter service periods.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

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Bank of America buys stake in Jio Credit for India push
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Bank of America buys stake in Jio Credit for India push

The US lender's move gives it a bigger foothold in India's fast-growing non-bank finance market as Jio Credit seeks fresh capital.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Britons lose GBP £126 a year to hidden fees, study says
eCommerce

Britons lose GBP £126 a year to hidden fees, study says

Britons are being hit by surprise costs on essentials and travel, with consumers saying opaque billing is eroding trust and budgets alike.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Gen Z Australians juggle bills amid payday pressure
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Gen Z Australians juggle bills amid payday pressure

More than half of young adults are shifting cash between accounts to dodge failed transactions, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
US workers want human review of AI financial advice
Fintech

US workers want human review of AI financial advice

Most US employees using AI for money advice still want a human check first, as financial stress rises and retirement plans slip later.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Kraken rebuilds mobile app around users' financial goals
Crypto

Kraken rebuilds mobile app around users' financial goals

The redesign is aimed at making crypto trading less daunting for users seeking help to buy a house, save for retirement or build a cushion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Visa says USD $36 trillion inheritance will shape spending
Fintech

Visa says USD $36 trillion inheritance will shape spending

Most of the USD $36 trillion wealth transfer will be saved or invested, with only a modest lift to US consumer demand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
ClearScore & Stream launch automated debt repayment
Fintech

ClearScore & Stream launch automated debt repayment

The tie-up could reduce missed repayments for UK workers by directing consolidation loan funds straight to existing creditors through payroll.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Amazon Prime tops US loyalty rankings, study finds
Customer Experience

Amazon Prime tops US loyalty rankings, study finds

Rewards are now swaying 91% of US shoppers to buy again, with Amazon Prime, Walmart+ and Starbucks Rewards topping loyalty rankings.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
FICO & Chelsea Foundation launch teen money programme
Education, Learning & Training

FICO & Chelsea Foundation launch teen money programme

Teenagers at Stamford Bridge are learning budgeting through a football club simulation as FICO begins its first UK financial education push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Count launches UK Stocks & Shares ISAs with Alpaca
Platform-as-a-Service

Count launches UK Stocks & Shares ISAs with Alpaca

Eligible UK savers can now access tax-advantaged investing on Count's platform, as it tackles the advice gap for lower-balance customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
SoFi launches AI Coach for members' financial guidance
Data Protection

SoFi launches AI Coach for members' financial guidance

Available first to premium members, the chat-based tool lets users manage spending, debt and savings inside the app as AI finance rivals multiply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians
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Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians

Only 5 per cent of 15-to-24-year-olds feel confident investing, as new research shows most young Australians want help starting.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
ChatGPT adds Plaid-linked personal finance preview
Data Protection

ChatGPT adds Plaid-linked personal finance preview

Users can now ask ChatGPT about their own spending and savings after OpenAI added a Plaid-linked finance preview for US Pro subscribers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments
Crypto

OnePay to launch Tempo validator for stablecoin payments

Stablecoin payouts and instant account funding could become faster for OnePay users as the fintech joins Tempo’s validator set.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
Data Protection

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations

More than half of Americans used AI to manage money last year, as consumers increasingly expect financial apps to offer guidance, not just data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026