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Visa says USD $36 trillion inheritance will shape spending
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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
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
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
SoFi tops JD Power study for DIY investor satisfaction
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SoFi tops JD Power study for DIY investor satisfaction

SoFi tops JD Power's 2026 US DIY Investor Satisfaction Study, beating rival digital brokerages on app experience, value and product range.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

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Google Finance adds portfolio tracking & Android app
Crypto

Google Finance adds portfolio tracking & Android app

Users can now track investments and request tailored market briefings as Google broadens Finance into a fuller portfolio app worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
PocketSmith launches Open Banking hub for Australians
Software-as-a-Service

PocketSmith launches Open Banking hub for Australians

Australian consumers unsure about sharing bank data now have a plain-language guide as PocketSmith expands its use of consented open banking feeds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Bitget launches CFD copy trading amid market volatility
Crypto

Bitget launches CFD copy trading amid market volatility

Volatile markets have lifted daily CFD trading volume above USD $6 billion as Bitget opens copy trading to forex, commodities and indices.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

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Commonwealth Bank backs LeadStory's new finance channel
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Commonwealth Bank backs LeadStory's new finance channel

The tie-up gives Commonwealth Bank a branded slot beside 24-hour market coverage as households face interest rates and cost-of-living pressure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Revolut launches Ultra tier in Singapore for S$899
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Revolut launches Ultra tier in Singapore for S$899

The subscription aims to woo Singapore's affluent customers with travel perks, investment discounts and bundled services worth more than S$10,000 a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 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
Revolut launches Ultra plan in Australia for users
Crypto

Revolut launches Ultra plan in Australia for users

The fee-based tier is aimed at Australian customers seeking steadier rewards, travel perks and investing access as card points lose appeal.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
IG launches crypto trading app for Australian investors
Crypto

IG launches crypto trading app for Australian investors

Australian investors gain a mobile crypto platform as IG bets rising demand and new rules will draw mainstream savers into digital assets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
bunq study finds UK women lag men in crypto investing
Crypto

bunq study finds UK women lag men in crypto investing

Women in the UK are far less likely than men to buy crypto, with many saying they lack the confidence or know-how to start investing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd 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
Women building wealth with purpose in Auckland launch
Real estate

Women building wealth with purpose in Auckland launch

Women in New Zealand are still facing funding and confidence gaps despite stronger financial literacy, organisers say.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Revolut posts USD $2.3b profit, 99% NZ revenue growth
Fintech

Revolut posts USD $2.3b profit, 99% NZ revenue growth

New Zealand revenue nearly doubled as the fintech’s annual profit before tax climbed 57% to USD $2.3 billion on wider customer use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
The future of financial literacy for women
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The future of financial literacy for women

Women-led AI tools are reshaping financial literacy, turning money anxiety into empowerment and building a fairer digital economy.

By Monisha Sharma • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026