Financial Literacy stories
World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking
Last week
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data analytics
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crypto
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fintech
World Cup guide urges banks to spot scams and trafficking as tournament travel, ticket demand and online activity heighten fraud risks.
AIFO launches UK trading platform amid retail boom
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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social media
AIFO launches UK trading education platform as retail investing surges, targeting part-time traders with capital access, risk rules and Academy training.
GSMA says Mobile Money hits USD $2 trillion in 2025
Last month
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data protection
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crypto
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fintech
Mobile money transactions topped USD $2 trillion in 2025 as global use surged, led by Sub-Saharan Africa but with growth across all regions.
UK consumers trust banks over AI for financial advice
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
UK consumers still favour banks over AI for financial advice, with over a third saying they do not trust artificial intelligence in banking.
Robinhood tests social trading beta with verified users
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Robinhood tests a verified social trading beta with 1,000 power users, letting them share live trades, stats and discussion in-app.
SoFi tops JD Power study for DIY investor satisfaction
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fintech
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cx
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martech
SoFi tops JD Power's 2026 US DIY Investor Satisfaction Study, beating rival digital brokerages on app experience, value and product range.
Plaid, Perplexity launch AI-powered portfolio tool
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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genai
Plaid and Perplexity debut Portfolio, an AI tool that links brokerage accounts for personalised, conversational investment insights.
Bitdefender unmasks global Meta investment scam ads
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phishing
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martech
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physical security
Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.
Robinhood unveils family hub, trusts & platinum card
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wearables
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fintech
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blockchain
Robinhood launches a family finance hub, custodial and trust accounts, plus an invite-only platinum card with elite cashback rewards.
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
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digital transformation
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crypto
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fintech
Women in fintech say inclusion tech is advancing faster than culture, warning against hollow celebration while pushing for real structural change.
International Women's Day - women, confidence, and the credit gap
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fintech
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martech
Ahead of International Women's Day, new research exposes how shattered confidence, bias and complexity fuel a stubborn credit gap for women.
Financial justice starts with knowledge: Why women's financial wellbeing must be our priority
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hcm
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opinion
On International Women's Day 2026, Give to Gain calls for women's financial knowledge and autonomy to be treated as a fundamental right.
Beast Industries buys Step in fintech for Gen Z push
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Beast Industries acquires fintech app Step, betting on financial literacy tools to turn his vast creator audience into customers.
Atlantis Lab unveils self-custody crypto control hub
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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crypto
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risk & compliance
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defi
Singapore's Atlantis Lab has launched Atlantis, a web hub unifying crypto wallets and exchanges while keeping users in full self-custody control.
ANPA to invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens for EduFi push
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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financial literacy
ANPA will invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens, partnering with Open Campus and Animoca Brands to boost blockchain education finance.
Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as associate
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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cfo
Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.
IWD 2025: The next billion users - Why Women will shape the future of Fintech
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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fintech
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martech
As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.
Mastercard launches new initiatives to empower those hit by COVID-19 lockdowns
Tue, 12th May 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Mastercard commits to bringing one billion people and 50 million businesses into the digital economy by 2025, with a focus on women entrepreneurs.