2 in 5 Brits Have Used AI for Personal Finance Advice
- 11 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
2 in 5 Brits (40%) have used a generative AI tool such as ChatGPT or Gemini for personal finance advice, according to research by personal finance comparison site Finder. That’s an estimated 21.3 million people in the UK.
SMEs Hit Hard by £53,000 Loss from Currency Fluctuations
- 11 months 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Extreme currency fluctuations have caused SMEs to face substantial losses and are compelling businesses to change their FX strategy. That’s according to data from independent SME funder, Bibby Financial Services (BFS) whose Trading Places report surveyed over 500 UK SMEs that trade overseas.
Truist Announces Significant Multi-Year Investment in High-Growth Markets
- 11 months 2 weeks ago
- Investment
Truist Financial Corporation today announced a significant strategic growth investment over the next five years to attract new and grow existing client relationships in some of the strongest growth markets in the country. The investments include building 100 new insights-driven branches, renovating more than 300 branches in high-opportunity markets, enhancing digital capabilities and hiring additional Premier advisors to serve clients with more...
Michelle Collins Elected to Deluxe Board of Directors
- 11 months 2 weeks ago
- People Moves
Deluxe, a trusted Payments and Data company, has announced the election of Michelle T. Collins to its Board of Directors.
Kraken Acquires Capitalise.ai to Bring No-Code Trading Automation to Kraken Pro
- 11 months 2 weeks ago
- Trading Systems
Kraken, a technology platform built on crypto, today announced the acquisition of the assets and technology of Capitalise.ai, an Israel-based pioneer of no-code, natural-language trading automation. Founded in 2015, Capitalise.ai developed a natural-language platform that transforms everyday text into executable trading strategies. Its proprietary language model and big data infrastructure can ingest real-time and historical data across equities...
FICO and Chelsea Football Club Kick Off Multi-Year Partnership to Champion Financial Empowerment
- 11 months 2 weeks ago
- Consultancy
Global analytics software company FICO has teamed up with Chelsea Football Club, and will work with the club as its U.S. partner in a multi-year deal. As part of the partnership, Chelsea FC will collaborate with FICO on financial literacy initiatives to highlight how understanding credit and credit scores play a powerful role in helping U.S. consumers to successfully achieve their financial dreams.
AND Global Secures $21.4M Series B to Scale Inclusive Fintech
- 11 months 3 weeks ago
- Fundraising News
Leading global fintech AND Global, today announced it has raised $21.4 million USD in a Series B funding round led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of The World Bank Group, and AEON Financial Service, a leading Japanese financial group active in 11 Asian markets.
Recurly Appoints Jemima Bowden as Its First Chief Human Resources Officer to Elevate Employee Experience
- 11 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Recurly, a leading subscription management platform for global brands, today announced the appointment of Jemima Bowden as its first Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Bowden is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in scaling global technology and SaaS businesses. Having served as CHRO at Quorum Software most recently, the strategic hire of Bowden underscores Recurly’s commitment to investing in its people and building an...
SoFi Partners with Lightspark to Power Blockchain-Enabled International Money Transfers
- 11 months 3 weeks ago
- Blockchain
SoFi announced its upcoming international money transfer service, enabling members to send funds abroad directly from the SoFi app with lower fees and faster delivery compared to traditional remittance service providers. Lightspark, a leading enterprise infrastructure provider that uses the Bitcoin Lightning Network, will enable the technology via Universal Money Address (UMA), to send and receive money seamlessly, with access to an open global...
Roamly Launches AI-Powered Carshare Insurance Following Lloyd's Coverholder Appointment and Celent Innovation Award
- 11 months 3 weeks ago
- Insurtech
Roamly, a leader in digital specialty insurance technology, today announced the launch of its AI-powered Carshare insurance platform designed to serve the fast-evolving needs of the mobility and shared vehicle economy. This launch follows Roamly's recent appointment as a Lloyd's of London Coverholder and its recognition with the Celent Innovation Award for its proprietary AI-powered Actuarial Rater™.
Openbank Partners with Upvest to Deliver Modern Investing at Scale
- 11 months 3 weeks ago
- Asset Management
Openbank, part of the Santander Group, has chosen Upvest as its new investment infrastructure provider. By integrating Upvest’s Investment API, Openbank is strengthening its investment offer with a modern experience and deep localisation in the German market.
Midas Secures $80 Million Series B, Marking Turkey's Largest-Ever Fintech Investment
- 11 months 3 weeks ago
- Fundraising News
Midas, Turkey's leading investment platform, has raised $80 million in its Series B funding round, the largest investment ever secured by a Turkish fintech company. This brings Midas' total funding to date to more than $140 million.
Stripe to Power Global Internet Commerce Growth from Asia with Stablecoins and AI
- 11 months 3 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Stripe, the programmable financial services company, today showcased stablecoin and AI product updates at Stripe Tour Singapore 2025 to accelerate global growth for Asian businesses. The announcements come as new research from Stripe shows that businesses across Asia are expecting to quickly adopt the technologies reshaping the internet economy. Stablecoins and AI are becoming core enablers of cross-border commerce across the region. Asian...
Oh Crumbs! Zopa Bank Drives 10,240 Biscuits through Central London to Show the Real Value of Switching as Santander Closes Its 123 Lite Account
- 11 months 3 weeks ago
- Banking
Zopa Bank is calling on UK consumers to rethink their bank loyalty, urging them to compare current accounts and switch to providers that offer real value - not just crumbs.
United Fintech Appoints Rupsa Mukherjee as Head of M&A
- 11 months 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
United Fintech, a neutral digital transformation platform for banks, asset managers, and trading institutions, today announced the appointment of Rupsa Mukherjee as Head of Mergers & Acquisitions.
