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Fig Financial tops CAD $500 million in Canadian lending
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Fig Financial tops CAD $500 million in Canadian lending

The milestone underscores rising demand for online borrowing as 40% of applications came outside normal banking hours, Fig said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Haventree launches digital bank with consumer deposits
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Haventree launches digital bank with consumer deposits

Canadian savers get a new 2.50% fee-free account as Haventree moves beyond brokered mortgages into retail deposits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
FCA review says AI will reshape retail finance by 2030
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FCA review says AI will reshape retail finance by 2030

About 11 million UK adults could use autonomous AI for money management, raising fresh concerns over fraud, control and market concentration.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • This month
Klarna partners Money Wellness on free Money MOT checks
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Klarna partners Money Wellness on free Money MOT checks

The tie-up puts debt and budgeting advice inside a major shopping app, giving UK users an early route to free financial support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
FICO & Chelsea Foundation launch teen money programme
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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 • Last month
Wise launches Young Explorer debit card in Singapore
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Wise launches Young Explorer debit card in Singapore

Families in Singapore can now give children controlled access to overseas spending, with limits, monitoring and no foreign transaction fees.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Canadians trust AI for banking, but not big money moves
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Canadians trust AI for banking, but not big money moves

Canadians are warming to AI for day-to-day banking, but most still want human advice when the stakes rise on major financial decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Monzo & Fair4All launch credit pilot for excluded UK
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Monzo & Fair4All launch credit pilot for excluded UK

More than 16 million UK adults barred from mainstream borrowing could gain access through Monzo's Flex Build card under a £7 million guarantee.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
SoFi launches AI Coach for members' financial guidance
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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 • Last month
CFIT launches coalition on supported payments for inclusion
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CFIT launches coalition on supported payments for inclusion

Backed by HM Treasury, the plan could give millions safer ways to let trusted helpers oversee everyday spending without losing independence.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Commonwealth Bank tests AI companion in banking app
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Commonwealth Bank tests AI companion in banking app

The trial could make everyday banking decisions clearer for millions of app users, while keeping human oversight and fraud controls in place.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Wealthsimple expands into household & business banking
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Wealthsimple expands into household & business banking

Customers will soon be able to manage savings, spending and borrowing for family and business in one place as the firm broadens beyond investing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
NAB redesigns app & online banking for retail customers
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NAB redesigns app & online banking for retail customers

Customers will spend less time hunting for bills and security settings as the bank rolls out a simpler mobile and online layout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Relay secures USD $50 million to fuel small business growth
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Relay secures USD $50 million to fuel small business growth

The funding will help Relay expand among US small firms as it passes USD $1.3 billion in managed deposits and 150,000 customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
ChatGPT adds Plaid-linked personal finance preview
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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
Wise adds family & group travel tools for Australians
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Wise adds family & group travel tools for Australians

Shared spending and children’s cards aim to ease overseas money stress for Australian travellers, as 67% reported anxiety on recent trips.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign
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Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign

Researchers found young Scots want simpler digital banking, stronger scam protection and advice that fits milestones such as jobs and rent.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026