Almost 6 in 10 People Who Acted on Social Media Financial Advice Regretted It, TSB Finds
- 6 days 18 hours ago
- Consultancy
New research from TSB reveals that almost 6 in 10 (59%) respondents who acted on financial advice on social media have regretted it. A survey of almost 2,000 adults found that a third (32%) of respondents have acted on financial advice on social media platforms in the past 12 months. Of this figure, over half (56%) lost money as a result – a marginal increase on last year (55%) as consumers continue to lose money – with an average loss of almost... more
Sumsub Academy Brings Expert Training On-Site, Setting a New Strategic Benchmark for Enterprise Risk Education
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Consultancy
Sumsub, a global verification and fraud prevention leader, today announced a major milestone for Sumsub Academy, its official educational arm, with the launch of specialized, offline corporate training programs.
Adult Admin Is Catching School-Leavers Out, as Everyday Money Mistakes Prompt Demand for Better-Fit Bank Accounts
- 1 month 1 week ago
- Consultancy
New research from Pay.UK, owner and operator of the Current Account Switch Service, suggests that school-leavers may say they feel confident about money, but many are losing cash through poor everyday money admin habits.
FICO and Chelsea Foundation Partner to Champion Financial Literacy in the UK
- 1 month 2 weeks ago
- Consultancy
Global analytics software leader FICO brought its financial literacy mission to the U.K. for the first time through its partnership with Chelsea Foundation, building on its three-year relationship with Chelsea FC. A leader in financial education, FICO empowers consumers with knowledge and tools to better understand and manage their financial health.
GoHenry to Join Barclays to Help Even More UK Kids Get Smart With Money
- 2 months 2 days ago
- Consultancy
GoHenry, the UK money app helping 6-18-year olds learn to earn, save, spend and invest, is entering into an agreement to be acquired by Barclays, a leading British bank, to accelerate its mission to make every kid smart with money.
GoHenry Adds Three Primary-Aged Children to Its Kids Financial Education Advisory Board to Help Shape New Curriculum
- 3 months 1 week ago
- Consultancy
GoHenry, the money app helping kids learn to earn, save, spend and invest, has today grown its Kids Financial Education Advisory Board from three to six members, ranging in age from 7 to 17. The move aims to give young people a voice on how money lessons should be delivered on the new National Curriculum in England from September 2028 - a milestone GoHenry actively campaigned for over the past five years.
Broadridge Transforming Financial Literacy in Ireland Through AI-Powered Communication
- 3 months 2 weeks ago
- Consultancy
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc today announced plans to support groundbreaking work in financial literacy in Ireland. Supported by IDA Ireland, the project will enable Broadridge to explore how artificial intelligence can be used to simplify the language in financial disclosures and make investment products more accessible to Irish retail investors.
Two-Fifths of Scottish SMEs Hit by Bad Debt in the Past 12 Months
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- Consultancy
Bad debt and late payment are hammering Scottish SMEs' cashflow and profitability, according to new data from SME funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS).
Cash App Helps Families Build Healthy Financial Habits Together With New, Parent-Managed Accounts for Kids
- 3 months 3 weeks ago
- Consultancy
Kids ages 6–12 can now earn up to 3.25% interest on savings, receive money from trusted contacts, and design their own Cash App Visa Card with oversight from a parent or legal guardian. New findings from Cash App’s “Raising Gen Alpha” report¹ show how kids are managing their money and demonstrate the importance of early financial literacy
Nationwide Building Society Launches Teacher Accreditation to Boost Financial Education in Schools
- 5 months 18 hours ago
- Consultancy
Nationwide is launching a national accreditation for primary school teachers that aims to boost confidence in teaching financial education and help more children develop lifelong money skills. The accredited financial education training, which enhances Nationwide’s existing Money Lessons programme, is the first initiative of its kind from a UK bank or building society.
FICO Partners With Banzai To Bring Credit Education To Millions Of Students Nationwide
- 5 months 1 week ago
- Consultancy
Global analytics software leader FICO is transforming credit education for America’s students. FICO is announcing a strategic partnership with financial literacy education platform, Banzai, that will deliver comprehensive FICO® Score and credit education to millions of K-12 students across more than 70% of U.S. schools.
Spreadsheets in the Bedsheets? Brits Prioritise Financial Compatibility When Searching for Their Valentine’s
- 6 months 3 days ago
- Consultancy
Financial compatibility is one of the UK’s top priorities when it comes to looking for a partner, with two-thirds (66%) of couples looking for someone in line with them in both the bedsheets and the spreadsheets.
GoHenry Launches Free Financial Education Lessons For Families Across the UK
- 6 months 3 weeks ago
- Consultancy
GoHenry - the money app helping kids learn to earn, save, spend and invest - has today made 80+ bite-sized money lessons available on YouTube for families across the UK to help bridge the current financial education gap in schools.
Building a Coalition for Global Financial Health and Resilience
- 8 months 3 weeks 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
- 9 months 3 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.
