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As Gen Z reshapes the financial world with irreverence and creativity, fintech is transforming into a playground of memes, gamified investments and...

FinTech : Gen Z : Fintok

Markets

Quantum Futures: How Ready Are You?

What could quantum computing mean for your business? We peer through the hype and meet the pioneers seizing opportunities in this growing landscape...

Quantum Computing : Sustainability : Artificial Intelligence

Viewpoints

The Future of Ethical Banking

Algbra’s ESG manager Marten Möller discusses the responsibility banks must take on in an equitable and ecologically conscious world.

Technology : Finance : Sustainability

News

FutureCard saves money while saving the planet

Incentivising green spending, FutureCard is the first card that offers 5% cashback on eco-friendly purchases.

Finance : Technology : Sustainability

News

Finance app Nude motivates aspiring home-buyers

Recognising that saving for a house deposit can feel like an overwhelming task, money-saving app Nude is stepping in to motivate aspiring home-owners.

Finance : Technology : Banking

Viewpoints

How resell culture will define Gen Z banking

Geri Cupi, CEO and founder of fintech disruptor Twig, discusses how the circular economy will transform young people’s perception of wealth.

Finance : Gen Z : Retail

News

TBC Bank also houses a library and co-working

Georgian bank TBC is opening a multi-functional flagship branch that takes cues from the lifestyle sector as a way of elevating banking experiences.

Retail : Finance : Banking

Micro Trends

Affirmative Banking

As the pandemic spotlights conversations about financial equality, new fintech disruptors created by and for intersectional communities are emerging.

FinTech : Technology : Finance

News

A digital bank boosting Asian American communities

Fintech disruptor Cheese targets Asian Americans and Asian immigrants with specialised banking tools and a philanthropic mission.

Fintech : Banking : Inclusion

News

Stat: Black-owned businesses struggle to access financial support

According to a recent Federal Reserve Banks survey, 37.9% of Black business owners are discouraged by the financial support system, compared with 1...

Stat : Society : Business

News

Varo diversifies digital banking for the everyman

Varo is relaunching its digital banking service with a new campaign that aims to communicate its values as an inclusive bank.

Banking : Money : Fintech

News

Stat: Digital banking triggers impulse spending

A survey from YouGov finds that British customers of digital banks such as Revolut, Monzo and Starling exhibit similar purchasing behaviour.

Finance : Statistic : Society

News

Killer Mike’s moral neobank builds black wealth

Rapper Michael Render, Killer Mike, is pushing for financial betterment in the black community, with the launch of a neobank dubbed Greenwood.

Finance : Banking : Inclusion

News

Stat: UK Boomers look to intergenerational financial planning

Research by YouGov for Quilter shows that 48% of Baby Boomers in the UK could afford to give money to family members before they die.

Society : Finance : Banking

News

Fintech for the circular economy

DIEM is a new circular economy-oriented fintech company, empowering consumers to value and instantly gain credit for a range of lifestyle items.

Finance : Technology : Retail

News

Chime offers financial wellness to the everyman

Challenger bank Chime is positioning its services as both accessible and wellness-driven, through its new animated ad spot.

Finance : Banking : Society

News

Mastercard expands its True Name commitment

Mastercard is expanding its commitment to supporting the transgender and non-binary community with its True Name initiative.

Finance : Banking : LGBTQ+

News

Nestlums gamifies financial literacy for Gen Alpha

Nestlums is a new app aimed at supporting parents in teaching their children financial literacy.

Youth : Media : Money

News

Rebranding private banking for next-gen luxurians

FutureBrand has taken inspiration from family in its visual identity refresh for Coutts.

Finance : Branding : Luxury

News

Passbook salutes the identity of unbanked people

Passbook, launched by money-transfer start-up Remitly, is a new bank created to enable immigrants to manage their finances more easily.

Finance : Technology : Banking Apps

Viewpoints

How fintech can speak to Generation X and beyond

Clare Gambardella, chief customer officer at Zopa, on using design to ensure longevity in a fast-paced sector and improve financial wellness for all.

Finance : Banking : Transparency

News

NatWest lets customers open a bank account with a selfie

NatWest has become the first high street bank in the UK to allow customers to open an account with a selfie and photo ID.

Finance : Technology : Biometrics

Big Ideas

Four key take-outs from Money 20/20

This year’s financial conference examined opportunities in banking beyond the Western world and how brand purpose is taking precedence over innovat...

FinTech : Open Banking : Payments

News

Thought-starter: How is FinTech evolving?

This year’s Money 20/20 financial conference examined opportunities in banking beyond the Western world and how brand purpose is taking precedence ...

Finance : Technology : Civic Brands

News

Thought-starter: Will Facebook’s cryptocurrency take off?

Moneywise deputy editor Edmund Greaves explores how the social media giant’s new global currency, Libra, has the potential to completely overhaul t...

Finance : Banking : Payments