Building a Coalition for Global Financial Health and Resilience
- 4 days 13 hours ago
- Consultancy
As the world grows ever more connected, access to financial tools has expanded dramatically. Today, 79% of adults worldwide have a bank account, an increase from 51% in 2011. This is a remarkable gain. Yet 2.1 billion adults remain underbanked or unbanked, according to the World Bank’s Global Findex 2025, and for many who have entered the formal financial system, true financial resilience is still out of reach.
Lack of Financial Literacy Prevents UK Savers From Investing, According to Capital.com Research
- 2 weeks 2 days ago
- Consultancy
Britons are being held back from investing by a lack of financial education, according to new research by high-growth retail trading platform, Capital.com. The research, titled Fear or Fortune? , found that eight in 10 adults feel too nervous to invest, with confusion and misinformation emerging as the biggest barriers to participation.
Sumsub Launches Free AML Fundamentals Course to Equip Global Professionals With 2025-Ready Compliance Skills
- 2 months 2 weeks ago
- Consultancy
Sumsub, the global full-cycle verification platform, today announces the launch of its AML Fundamentals course – a free, expert-led training designed to equip professionals across regulated industries with the latest practical skills and strategies to tackle evolving financial crime and money laundering risks in 2025 and beyond.
FICO and Chelsea Football Club Kick Off Multi-Year Partnership to Champion Financial Empowerment
- 3 months 1 week 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.
Confronted With Higher Living Costs, 72% of Young Adults Take Action to Improve Their Financial Health, Finds BofA Better Money Habits Study
- 4 months 1 day ago
- Consultancy
Gen Z (ages 18-28) is finding adulthood more expensive than expected. Facing this, nearly three quarters of them are taking action to improve their financial health, according to Bank of America’s 2025 Better Money Habits® financial education study (PDF), published today.
U.S. Bank Announces Resource Hub to Assist Small Business Owners
- 4 months 3 days ago
- Consultancy
U.S. Bank has launched a new online education platform called U.S. Bank Business Resources Central that provides educational courses and other tools to help small business owners run and grow their businesses. The platform, which is free, is designed to help U.S.
CISI and HKSI Institute Collaborate to Advance Ethical AI Skills in Hong Kong’s Financial Services
- 4 months 1 week ago
- Consultancy
The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI Institute) and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) have collaborated on a new programme aimed at enhancing learners’ understanding of ethical issues when using artificial intelligence (AI).
Young People Call for Change: 84% of Kids and Teens Want to See Financial Education on the New National Curriculum
- 4 months 2 weeks ago
- Consultancy
Young people have made it clear they want to learn more about money in school, as new research published today by GoHenry, the money app helping kids learn to earn, save, spend and invest, reveals 84% of kids want to see financial education on the Government’s new national curriculum.
From Pocket Money to Portfolio: Gen Alpha Is Rewriting the Rules of Financial Literacy – Mastercard Report
- 5 months 2 weeks ago
- Consultancy
Gen Alpha (the digital-first generation born 2010 onwards) isn't waiting to grow up before engaging with money — they're already making their mark on the world of digital finance. In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, new research from Mastercard shows that 94% of Gen Alpha children already have access to a financial account, while many hold digital wallets (58%), investment accounts (49%), and credit cards (48%).
Responsible Lender Creditspring Partners with Financial Education Platform Doshi to Tackle UK’s Financial Knowledge Gap
- 6 months 3 weeks ago
- Consultancy
Responsible lender, Creditspring, has partnered with financial educational platform, Doshi to build the UK’s financial confidence, knowledge and future stability. The partnership will provide Creditspring members with access to financial education courses via its Learning Academy, powered by Doshi, to set goals and build their understanding of finance and money topics including budgeting, credit, mortgages, pensions and savings.
Women Engage With Their Finances More Than Men – So Why Do They Feel Less in Control?
- 8 months 3 weeks ago
- Consultancy
New research reveals that while women interact with their finances more frequently than men, they feel twice as uncertain about managing their money. Why? A mix of social challenges, time constraints, and outdated societal norms.
Binance Supports Global Fintech Institute to Advance Fintech Education in the AI & Crypto Era
- 9 months 9 hours ago
- Consultancy
Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its sponsorship and strategic support for the Global Fintech Institute (GFI) to advance fintech education, professional development and innovation.
TransUnion Collaborates With Credit Sesame to Launch New Freemium Direct-to-Consumer Credit Education and Monitoring Offering
- 9 months 2 weeks ago
- Consultancy
TransUnion has announced the launch of its new direct-to-consumer experience in the U.S., enabled by its strategic collaboration with Credit Sesame, a leader in the credit management space. This new offering is expected to enable TransUnion to more fully serve the tens of millions of consumers who visit TransUnion digital properties annually, with a highly engaging freemium credit education solution that will be integrated with enhanced premium... more
Paymentology and Sticitt Join Forces, Cultivating Optimism in Future Generations Through Healthy Financial Habits
- 9 months 4 weeks ago
- Consultancy
Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announces its strategic partnership with South African fintech startup, Sticitt.
Warwick Business School Launches Fintech Innovation Lab Following £4.2m Funding
- 11 months 3 weeks ago
- Consultancy
Warwick Business School has launched a new Fintech Innovation Lab following £4.2m of investment. The state-of-the-art new facility will drive cutting-edge research and innovation in the UK’s financial technology and artificial intelligence sectors.
