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Pomelo combines US consumer credit with international money transfer to Philippines

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Pomelo combines US consumer credit with international money transfer to Philippines

Pomelo's partnership with Mastercard and Coastal Community Bank enables US immigrant customers to use and build credit while supporting family and friends overseas.

Robinhood helping UK investors gain easier access to US markets

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Robinhood helping UK investors gain easier access to US markets

Investors across the world want ease and access to the best, most rewarding investments without encountering too many obstacles. Except, for the UK investor, access to US markets can come with a host of complications. Robinhood, an American trading and investment app, sought to solve that.

Davos: SC Ventures, Yabx invest $10m in purpose-driven lending platform Furaha

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Davos: SC Ventures, Yabx invest $10m in purpose-driven lending platform Furaha

Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm and Yabx Technologies, a Tech Mahindra group company, have signed a set of agreements to formalise their joint investment in Furaha.

Intelligent Lending acquires TotallyMoney

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Intelligent Lending acquires TotallyMoney

Manchester-based Intelligent Lending has acquired credit scoring and personal finance app TotallyMoney.

John Lewis unveils pocket money pet for young kids

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John Lewis unveils pocket money pet for young kids

With Christmas fast approaching, UK department store John Lewis has unveiled Nestlums, a Tamagotchi-style pet that helps young children learn about money.

AFP: Does the US need Faster Payments?

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AFP: Does the US need Faster Payments?

How much choice is too much choice? The second day of AFP in Nashville, Tennessee, saw BNY Mellon’s Sumner Francisco, Finzly’s Karuna Kathir, PTap Advisory’s Peter Tapling and Walmart’s Sarah Arnio, take to the stage to discuss the adoption and benefits of Faster Payments and the differences between rails such as instant payments, same-day ACH, and push-to-card transactions.

BofA launches account to help parents teach kids money lessons

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BofA launches account to help parents teach kids money lessons

Bank of America has launched an account designed to help parents teach their children how to manage money.

Wealth managers failing to meet clients' tech expectations

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Wealth managers failing to meet clients' tech expectations

Investors are prepared to dump their wealth managers if they fail to embrace new technology, suggests recently published research.

NerdWallet cuts workforce by 15%

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NerdWallet cuts workforce by 15%

US personal finance outfit NerdWallet is reducing the size of its 730-strong full-time workforce by about 15% as part of a restructuring plan to slash operating expenses.

Westpac starts offering debit cards to eight-year-olds

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Westpac starts offering debit cards to eight-year-olds

Australian bank Westpac is now offering debit cards to children as young as eight in a move it says will help them hone their financial skills.

Chase is the first bank in all lower 48 US states, what next?

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Chase is the first bank in all lower 48 US states, what next?

Andrea Principe, managing director – Northeast division director – consumer banking, Chase, took to the stage at Future Branches in Boston to explore how while the banking industry faces challenges in sustaining core deposits, deepening customer trust, and building relationships, it is important to learn from failures, reengage with customers, and provide exceptional in-person experiences.

Prosper smashes £800,000 Crowdcube target

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Prosper smashes £800,000 Crowdcube target

Prosper, the UK WealthTech founded by Tandem and Nutmeg alumni, has hit its £800,000 Crowdcube target before launching to the public.

HSBC adds savings tool to mobile app

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HSBC adds savings tool to mobile app

HSBC has added a feature to its mobile app in the UK to help customers identify, plan and manage their saving goals.

Bitcoin halving may lead to price drop

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Bitcoin halving may lead to price drop

On April 20th the bitcoin halving will take place, which is set in the cryptocurrency’s technology to cut the rate at which bitcoin is created. The event happens every leap year and is eagerly anticipated by crypto enthusiasts.

Wagestream raises £17.5m

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Wagestream raises £17.5m

Financial wellbeing app Wagestream has raised £17.5 million in a funding round joined by a British Business Bank subsidiary.

SC Ventures and NEXT176 partner up to launch financial wealth platform

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SC Ventures and NEXT176 partner up to launch financial wealth platform

Standard Chartered’s investment ventures arm, SC Ventures has joined forced with building and investment arm of Pan-African financial services group Old Mutual, NEXT176, to roll out a financial wellness platform.

Chase wealth planning tool draws millions of users

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Chase wealth planning tool draws millions of users

JPMorgan Chase says its free Wealth Plan digital money coach has helped customers create more than a million personalised plans in just a year since launch.

Goalsetter raises $9.6m to help families build wealth

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Goalsetter raises $9.6m to help families build wealth

Goalsetter a US financial education platform focused on helping families learn how to spend, save and invest, has raised $9.6 million in a Series A extension round.

Sibstar secures £125k from Dragon’s Den

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Sibstar secures £125k from Dragon’s Den

Founder of Sibstar, a debit card and app designed for dementia patients and their families to securely manage their funds, has received £125k from Dragon’s Den investors Sara Davies and Deborah Meaden.

Circular economy fintech Twig shuts down

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Circular economy fintech Twig shuts down

Twig, a London-based 'circular economy' fintech is closing down after failing to raise funding.

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