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PocketSmith launches Open Banking hub for Australians
Software-as-a-Service

PocketSmith launches Open Banking hub for Australians

Australian consumers unsure about sharing bank data now have a plain-language guide as PocketSmith expands its use of consented open banking feeds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Bitget launches CFD copy trading amid market volatility
Crypto

Bitget launches CFD copy trading amid market volatility

Volatile markets have lifted daily CFD trading volume above USD $6 billion as Bitget opens copy trading to forex, commodities and indices.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Financial justice starts with knowledge: Why women's financial wellbeing must be our priority
Human Capital Management

Financial justice starts with knowledge: Why women's financial wellbeing must be our priority

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

By Clair Staines • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Moomoo hosts expert 2026 market outlook for ANZ traders
Fintech

Moomoo hosts expert 2026 market outlook for ANZ traders

Moomoo assembles top strategists for a free 2026 outlook webinar, dissecting AI, commodities, US volatility and regional market plays.

By Greg Boland • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026

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Revolut launches Ultra plan in Australia for users
Crypto

Revolut launches Ultra plan in Australia for users

The fee-based tier is aimed at Australian customers seeking steadier rewards, travel perks and investing access as card points lose appeal.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
IG launches crypto trading app for Australian investors
Crypto

IG launches crypto trading app for Australian investors

Australian investors gain a mobile crypto platform as IG bets rising demand and new rules will draw mainstream savers into digital assets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
SoFi launches AI Coach for members' financial guidance
Data Protection

SoFi launches AI Coach for members' financial guidance

Available first to premium members, the chat-based tool lets users manage spending, debt and savings inside the app as AI finance rivals multiply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
bunq study finds UK women lag men in crypto investing
Crypto

bunq study finds UK women lag men in crypto investing

Women in the UK are far less likely than men to buy crypto, with many saying they lack the confidence or know-how to start investing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians
Fintech

Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians

Only 5 per cent of 15-to-24-year-olds feel confident investing, as new research shows most young Australians want help starting.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
Data Protection

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations

More than half of Americans used AI to manage money last year, as consumers increasingly expect financial apps to offer guidance, not just data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Women building wealth with purpose in Auckland launch
eCommerce

Women building wealth with purpose in Auckland launch

Women in New Zealand are still facing funding and confidence gaps despite stronger financial literacy, organisers say.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Revolut posts USD $2.3b profit, 99% NZ revenue growth
Fintech

Revolut posts USD $2.3b profit, 99% NZ revenue growth

New Zealand revenue nearly doubled as the fintech’s annual profit before tax climbed 57% to USD $2.3 billion on wider customer use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
SoFi tops JD Power study for DIY investor satisfaction
Fintech

SoFi tops JD Power study for DIY investor satisfaction

SoFi tops JD Power's 2026 US DIY Investor Satisfaction Study, beating rival digital brokerages on app experience, value and product range.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push
Disaster Recovery

Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push

Revolut passes 1m Australian customers and vows nearly AUD $400m investment, stepping up its challenge to local digital banking rivals.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Google reveals New Zealand's top trending searches for 2025
Generative AI

Google reveals New Zealand's top trending searches for 2025

In 2025, New Zealanders' top Google searches reflected safety concerns, self-sufficiency trends, political engagement, and viral internet culture.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Trusted fintechs key to bridging traditional and decentralised finance
Crypto

Trusted fintechs key to bridging traditional and decentralised finance

Trusted fintechs are crucial to bridging traditional and decentralised finance, enabling faster, transparent access to digital assets for all investors.

By Dan Jowett • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Reshaping access to financial markets by bridging the investment gap
Digital Transformation

Reshaping access to financial markets by bridging the investment gap

Webull is bridging Malaysia's investment gap by offering affordable, easy access to markets with low fees, localised features, and strong security measures.

By Kenneth Chan • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025