Money management stories
More than 16 million UK adults barred from mainstream borrowing could gain access through Monzo's Flex Build card under a £7 million guarantee.
Backed by HM Treasury, the plan could give millions safer ways to let trusted helpers oversee everyday spending without losing independence.
Researchers found young Scots want simpler digital banking, stronger scam protection and advice that fits milestones such as jobs and rent.
The card aims to ease cash-flow strain for UK creators facing irregular payouts and delayed access to earnings from live streams.
Customers can now freeze cards or check spending by text or voice, as Revolut joins banks racing to make finance apps conversational.
Small firms and mortgage seekers could gain faster access to credit as the regulator widens permissioned data sharing beyond open banking.
Sole traders can now earn tax-free interest on instant-access savings as Tide broadens its app beyond business banking.
Starling launches an in-app agentic AI assistant for personal accounts, claiming a UK first in conversational money management tools.
UK consumers still favour banks over AI for financial advice, with over a third saying they do not trust artificial intelligence in banking.
Available first to premium members, the chat-based tool lets users manage spending, debt and savings inside the app as AI finance rivals multiply.
Hidden fees and loose budgeting left New Zealanders more than NZD $700 million out of pocket on overseas trips last year.
The trial could make everyday banking decisions clearer for millions of app users, while keeping human oversight and fraud controls in place.
Customers will soon be able to manage savings, spending and borrowing for family and business in one place as the firm broadens beyond investing.
Customers will spend less time hunting for bills and security settings as the bank rolls out a simpler mobile and online layout.
The funding will help Relay expand among US small firms as it passes USD $1.3 billion in managed deposits and 150,000 customers.
Users can now ask ChatGPT about their own spending and savings after OpenAI added a Plaid-linked finance preview for US Pro subscribers.
Shared spending and children’s cards aim to ease overseas money stress for Australian travellers, as 67% reported anxiety on recent trips.
More than half of Americans used AI to manage money last year, as consumers increasingly expect financial apps to offer guidance, not just data.
Enterprises could cut reconciliation and liquidity headaches as Adyen folds pay-ins, payouts and treasury into one stack for global platforms.
Rising fees and tighter household budgets are pushing more Canadians to split their money across digital and traditional providers.