FCA Unveils 2025–26 Work Programme To Accelerate Innovation and Support New Firms
- 7 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
The FCA will make it easier for firms to test innovative products and support new firms applying for regulatory approval as part of its work programme for 2025-2026.
Gen Z Takes the Lead in Financial Planning but Still Wants to Bank on the High Street
- 7 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
New research from global marketing group dentsu shows that Gen Z is emerging as the UK’s most financially savvy generation. According to the latest Consumer Navigator Report, almost half (45%) plan to open a regular savings account within the next three months—significantly outpacing Millennials (29%), Gen X (16%), and Boomers (14%).
DailyPay Commemorates Financial Literacy Month by Renewing Partnership with The Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN)
- 7 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
DailyPay, a worktech company and leading provider of on-demand pay, continues to prioritize the growth and expansion of its platform to meet the needs of its millions of workers nationwide.
Kroo Fights Back Against “Lazy Money” With Launch of Its Cash ISA
- 7 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
Kroo Bank today announces the launch of its Flexible Cash ISA, reshaping the way millions of UK ISA users can save. Historically, ISAs have been hard to understand, often limiting basic financial flexibility like withdrawals or transfers. However, Kroo’s Flexible Cash ISA transforms ISAs from a powerful but restrictive method to a flexible, stress-free way to save – which customers can use like a day-to-day saver, all while paying a great tax... more
Global Unrest And Economic Uncertainty Fuels Brits’ Drive To Save And Invest
- 8 months 1 day ago
- Personal Finance
New research published today from ClearBank and YouGov – UK consumer attitudes to saving and investing: are providers meeting their needs? – reveals that increasing competition and ongoing economic uncertainty are transforming how Brits manage their money. Nearly two-thirds of those surveyed (64%) are setting aside funds for 'a rainy day' – fuelling financial technology adoption and self-driven money management. Financial confidence and demand... more
DailyPay Creates New Opportunity For Hard-Working Americans To Get Their Federal Tax Refunds Early
- 8 months 3 days ago
- Personal Finance
DailyPay, a worktech company and leading provider of on-demand pay, is expanding its platform to meet the needs of its millions of workers nationwide. DailyPay’s offering enables workers to get their federal tax refunds up to five days early*.
Apiture Releases New Findings For How Community Institutions Can Win Market Share Among Millennial-Run Small Businesses
- 8 months 3 days ago
- Personal Finance
Apiture, a leading provider of digital banking solutions, today released key findings from a Q1 2025 Datos Insights online survey of more than 1,000 U.S.-based small businesses on Winning Market Share Among Millennial-Run Small Businesses.
Gen Z Boosts Subscription Economy, Tripling Spend From Older Generations
- 8 months 3 days ago
- Personal Finance
New research from Visa, a global leader in digital payments, reveals that Gen Z (ages 13-28) spends an average of £305 per month on subscription services. This is three times what Gen X (ages 44-59) spends (£91) and Baby Boomers (ages 61-79) who spend £108. Millennials (ages 29-44) also spend a significant amount, at £261 per month.
PensionBee Empowers U.S. Savers With New Roth and Contribution Options
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Personal Finance
PensionBee, a leading online retirement provider, announced today the addition of Roth and Traditional IRA contribution capabilities to its mobile app. All users are eligible to make tax-advantaged contributions directly through the platform, granting greater flexibility and control over their retirement planning.
Jarvis Launches Free Salary Sacrifice Calculator to Boost Pensions and Cut Costs for Employers
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Personal Finance
Jarvis, a pension fintech that empowers employees to actively plan for their retirement, has launched a free salary sacrifice calculator that allows businesses to see how much they can save while boosting pension contributions for their workforce in the upcoming financial year. The tool found that SMEs can save up to £15,150 in National Insurance contributions (NICs) annually through salary sacrifice*.
£1.3 Trillion Of UK Savers’ Cash Earning Them Less Than Half Of The Bank Of England Base Rate
- 8 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
£1.3 trillion of UK savings is sitting in low interest savings accounts earning less than 50% of the Bank of England base rate (currently 4.5%), according to analysis of Bank of England credit data by Flagstone, the UK’s largest savings platform*. This equates to approximately three in every four pounds of UK savers’ hard-earned cash.
Gen Z Prioritises Financial Planning and Saving Amidst Growing Economic Challenges
- 8 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
Gen Z is emerging as a generation of financial planners, balancing economic independence and wealth building, according to new research. A new study from international law firm Charles Russell Speechlys, which sought the views of 4,000 people, found that more than 2 in 5 (43%) of Gen Z adults would use financial support, such as inheritance or gifts from parents or grandparents, to save for their future, while a third would buy a property... more
PensionBee Responds to FCA Research Urging Financial Firms to Prioritise Support for Vulnerable Customers
- 8 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
PensionBee, a leader in the consumer retirement market, has commented on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) research that shows under half (four-in-10) of vulnerable customers say they have disclosed their needs to their financial services provider. Lisa Picardo, Chief Business Officer UK, PensionBee said: “We have always been committed to providing the best possible support for vulnerable customers, and we welcome the FCA's emphasis on... more
Women Are Investing More Than Ever – But Is It Enough?
- 8 months 2 weeks ago
- Personal Finance
Investing has long been a male-dominated space, shaped by historical factors such as legal barriers that limited women’s access to financial services, cultural norms that positioned men as primary financial decision-makers, and the gender income gap, which restricted women’s ability to invest.
