Financial Literacy stories

Google Cloud says banks need governance-led platforms to unlock agentic AI at scale, with tens of agents set to reshape compliance, fraud and risk.

World Cup guide urges banks to spot scams and trafficking as tournament travel, ticket demand and online activity heighten fraud risks.

AIFO launches UK trading education platform as retail investing surges, targeting part-time traders with capital access, risk rules and Academy training.

TD rolls out Easy Trade app with 100 commission-free trades for novice Canadian investors, as banks race to win younger customers.

Mobile money transactions topped USD $2 trillion in 2025 as global use surged, led by Sub-Saharan Africa but with growth across all regions.

Robinhood tests a verified social trading beta with 1,000 power users, letting them share live trades, stats and discussion in-app.

Plaid and Perplexity debut Portfolio, an AI tool that links brokerage accounts for personalised, conversational investment insights.

Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.

Women-led AI tools are reshaping financial literacy, turning money anxiety into empowerment and building a fairer digital economy.

Women in fintech say inclusion tech is advancing faster than culture, warning against hollow celebration while pushing for real structural change.

Ahead of International Women's Day, new research exposes how shattered confidence, bias and complexity fuel a stubborn credit gap for women.

Women are demanding, well-informed investors; designing products around their needs boosts returns, loyalty and overall customer experience.

On International Women's Day 2026, Give to Gain calls for women's financial knowledge and autonomy to be treated as a fundamental right.

Canada's lending future is going hybrid as Money Mart doubles down on both mobile apps and 420-plus branches to widen access.

Singapore's Atlantis Lab has launched Atlantis, a web hub unifying crypto wallets and exchanges while keeping users in full self-custody control.

ANPA will invest up to USD $50 million in EDU tokens, partnering with Open Campus and Animoca Brands to boost blockchain education finance.

Finclusiv Edge, a new non-profit in Halifax, draws on the city's legacy as the birthplace of major banks to foster inclusive fintech conversations and collaboration.

CIBC and TELUS have launched a $2 million bursary supporting up to 500 Black students in Canada with education and career development resources.

Nelson's Edwin has been named Digital Learning Platform of the Year 2025 by EdTech Breakthrough for its innovative curriculum tools and classroom support.

As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.