Tagged: financial management

February 13, 2021 @ 6:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at UK challenger bank Starling notes that it may be argued that “financial anxiety” is a by-product of the way that we respond to a particular situation, and not necessarily a result of the actual situation. Starling says that focusing more on what… Read More

February 11, 2021 @ 7:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

We’ve been trusting robots to manage money more than we “trust” ourselves, according to a recent study from Oracle and personal finance specialist Farnoosh Torabi. The global survey of over 9,000 individuals across 14 different countries revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has “increased finance-related stress… Read More

February 5, 2021 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

California-based Fintech firm Wealthfront revealed on February 4, 2021 that its customers will now be able to use their service to monitor for and automatically transfer excess funds to a Wealthfront Roth IRA, Traditional IRA or a 529 College Savings Account. As noted in a… Read More

February 1, 2021 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Erica Gellerman, a CPA, MBA, and personal finance expert, notes in a blog post published by Chime Financial Inc. (a US-based banking challenger valued at around $14.5 billion) that if you’re planning to grow your wealth or net worth, then investing can be “a smart… Read More

January 31, 2021 @ 10:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Malaysia-based Versa, a digital cash management service provider, has confirmed the launch of its online platform through a partnership with Affin Hwang Asset Management. The all-digital platform may be accessed as a mobile application, Versa’s management noted. The app’s users are able to earn returns… Read More

January 29, 2021 @ 8:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB) has reportedly integrated with an Open Banking API platform in order to connect partners and various third-party companies. The BEKB is able to easily and efficiently connect with other service providers through the new platform. For customers, this means that they’ll… Read More

January 25, 2021 @ 9:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Southeast Asia based StashAway, a digital wealth management firm focused on retail and accredited investors, recently revealed that it’s now managing over $1 billion in assets since launching operations back in 2017. StashAway’s management confirmed that they were able to generate these solid returns even… Read More

January 21, 2021 @ 8:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US-based Fintech firm Brex says that it goes without saying that as a business owner, it’s “essential to have a handle on your finances.” Brex writes in a blog post that the good news is that incorporating lets entrepreneurs easily take advantage of various financial… Read More

January 18, 2021 @ 10:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK challenger bank Monzo has announced several updates. The digital bank confirmed recently that the Year in Monzo 2020 is now available via its app. As explained by the banking challenger, the Year in Monzo shows customers key insights into how they spent, saved, and… Read More

January 14, 2021 @ 10:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Research carried out by Think Forward Initiative and Eller College of Management, University of Arizona reveals that so-called budgeting apps are actually causing consumers to spend more money instead of helping them develop good savings habits. The design of a budgeting app usually involves showing… Read More

December 12, 2020 @ 12:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

After finalizing a $44 million investment round, UK’s AI-powered personal finance chatbot provider Cleo is asking its customers how it should spend its funds. Cleo’s round was led by EQT Ventures along with participation from existing investors such as Balderton Capital, LocalGlobe and SBI. Established… Read More

December 4, 2020 @ 7:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial advisor Mac Gardner aims to promote Fintech-focused competition so that more consumers are able to interact with financial literacy apps. There’s a new technology-related track in the financial planning curriculum being offered at the University of South Florida. The Fintech Bullpen, a Fintech competition… Read More

December 3, 2020 @ 9:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

San Francisco-based Digit, a financial management and savings company, recently added an automated investing tool to its app. Digit describes itself as a financial wellness expert that has assisted its customers with automatically saving around $5 billion and paying down more than $150 million in… Read More

December 3, 2020 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Yolt, a money management app, will now allow its debit card-holding customers to make payments through Apple Pay. The integration will let Yolt’s users complete digital payments via their iPhones or Apple Watches, instead of having to settle transactions with cash or their physical cards…. Read More

November 24, 2020 @ 10:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tally, a company that assists borrowers with paying off their credit cards and managing their spending, recently recruited two executives with considerable experience in Fintech while working at Betterment and SoFi. The San Francisco-based firm has appointed Anthony Schrauth as Tally’s new VP of Product… Read More

November 24, 2020 @ 7:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a financial burden for millions of workers throughout the US as many people have lost their jobs or may not be earning as much due to reduced hours or pay. The Coronavirus crisis has also affected the firms that people… Read More

November 18, 2020 @ 9:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has partnered with Even, a salary on-demand platform, so that all of the payment giant’s US workers can get paid early and can also access a budgeting tool via an app. PayPal’s partnership with Even has come after PayPal Ventures took part… Read More

November 13, 2020 @ 5:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Truebill has secured $17 million in capital through a Series C investment round in order to help it with growing from a subscription management service to a comprehensive personal financial management (PFM) app. Truebill’s round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Eldridge, Cota Capital, Firebolt… Read More

October 23, 2020 @ 6:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bengaluru based Fintech startup Walrus is launching a personalized debit card for teenagers. The company says it wants to help teens become financially “smart” from a young age so that they are able to effectively manage their finances as they get older and have more… Read More

October 13, 2020 @ 7:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Polish-British Fintech Symmetrical.ai, which helps employees maintain financial well-being, has been issued a small payment institution license. The company said that the new permit should allow it to make Symmetrical-backed salaries “even faster, more flexible, and empowering.” Currently, there are 69 different small payment institutions… Read More