personal finance

Corient Acquires Bedrock Group, Pushing Combined Assets Toward $470 Billion
News

Corient Acquires Bedrock Group, Pushing Combined Assets Toward $470 Billion

U.S. wealth manager Corient adds over $10B AUM and expands European presence with the acquisition of Geneva-rooted Bedrock Group. Allong with late 2025 acquisitions to be approved, the firm’s combined client asset base will near $470B.

AI Banking 2026: How Autonomous Financial Agents Can Save Americans Over $400 a Month
Articles

AI Banking 2026: How Autonomous Financial Agents Can Save Americans Over $400 a Month

A new generation of AI-powered agentic money managers is moving beyond budgeting apps to actively negotiate bills, shift savings, and optimize debt, with measurable results for U.S. households.

Starling Bank Launches UK’s First Agentic AI Tool for Personal Finance Management
News

Starling Bank Launches UK’s First Agentic AI Tool for Personal Finance Management

UK digital lender Starling Bank has rolled out what it describes as the country’s first agentic AI-powered personal finance assistant, marking a significant step toward autonomous banking.

Valores a Receber in Brazil: How to Check and Claim Forgotten Money
Articles

Valores a Receber in Brazil: How to Check and Claim Forgotten Money

Valores a Receber is a financial system created to help people in Brazil recover money they may have forgotten or left behind in banks and other financial institutions. Managed by the Banco Central do Brasil, the platform centralizes unclaimed funds and makes it easier for individuals and businesses to check and request them.

The Economics of Motherhood: Where We Stand at Gender Equality Ahead of Mother’s Day 2026
Articles

The Economics of Motherhood: Where We Stand at Gender Equality Ahead of Mother’s Day 2026

Mother’s Day (celebrated on March 15 in the UK and May 10, 2026, globally) arrives at a moment when many countries are re-examining the unpaid labour and legal protections that shape mothers’ lives. As public celebrations and family gatherings approach, researchers and policy makers point to persistent gaps in how societies value caregiving — gaps […]

When a Pension Fund Fails: What the German Collapse Reveals About Systemic Weaknesses
Articles

When a Pension Fund Fails: What the German Collapse Reveals About Systemic Weaknesses

The recent German VZB pension fund collapse has become a stark and unpleasant illustration of how governance inefficiencies, fragmented oversight, and a lack of professionalized risk management can erode trust in retirement systems.

How to Choose a Financial Advisor for Retirement: What Small Business Owners Should Know
Finance & Economics

How to Choose a Financial Advisor for Retirement: What Small Business Owners Should Know

Choosing the right advisor is one of the highest-leverage decisions a small business owner can make for retirement security. This guide explains how to choose a financial advisor for retirement, the difference between advisor types, practical interview questions, fee structures to watch, and how to evaluate an advisor’s fit with your business goals. If you’re […]

Mine Raises $14M to Launch AI Money Agent for Gen Z As Young Adults Lean on AI for Financial Advice
Finance & Economics

Mine Raises $14M to Launch AI Money Agent for Gen Z As Young Adults Lean on AI for Financial Advice

The world is witnessing a clear shift in how younger consumers seek money guidance, preferring quick accessible AI tools to personal professional consultations, and Mine’s latest funding round underscores that change.

Arta Finance Accelerates AI Wealth Management Global Expansion with Major Asian Bank Partnerships
Fintech & Ecommerce

Arta Finance Accelerates AI Wealth Management Global Expansion with Major Asian Bank Partnerships

The new partnerships with prominent Asian financial institutions, including Bank of Singapore and Hong Leong Bank (HLB), underscore Arta Finance ambition to bring institutional-grade AI-driven wealth-management capabilities to the global market.

MoneyHero Enables Direct Car Insurance in Hong Kong
Fintech & Ecommerce

MoneyHero Enables Direct Car Insurance in Hong Kong

MoneyHero customers in Hong Kong can now directly complete their end-to-end car insurance purchase journey on the personal finance aggregation and comparison platform.

Arta Finance Unveils Agentic AI for Wealth Management
Fintech & Ecommerce

Arta Finance Unveils Agentic AI for Wealth Management

Arta AI enhances financial decision-making, enabling users to review their portfolios, create investment strategies, analyse stocks, and learn all about wealth management services.

Affinity Africa Raises $8M to Expand Affordable Banking for Individuals and MSMEs
News

Affinity Africa Raises $8M to Expand Affordable Banking for Individuals and MSMEs

Affinity Africa, a Ghana-based digital banking platform, raised seed funding to provide affordable and accessible financial services to underserved and unbanked individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Female-Led Fintech: Top Apps Addressing Gender-Specific Issues 
Fintech & Ecommerce

Female-Led Fintech: Top Apps Addressing Gender-Specific Issues 

While the progress of gender equality in the world is unquestionable, a larger part of the global unbanked population is female, with the divide being more prominent in developing economies. However, select fintech startups focus on narrowing this gap, addressing gender-specific financial challenges with their tech-driven solutions.

Top Apps to Maximise Your Savings
Articles

Top Apps to Maximise Your Savings

Savings are an important part of personal finance management. Piggy banks might be good for children as they present a nice visual representation of savings utility. However, extra money in a piggy bank cannot earn interest unlike a savings account. Besides, it is hard to administer and store larger savings (e.g. retirement fund, saving for […]

Can AI Help People Improve Their Lifestyles and Boost Motivation?
Articles

Can AI Help People Improve Their Lifestyles and Boost Motivation?

As the new year approaches, many of us are already coming up with 2025 resolutions. However, statistically, more than 90% will fail to fulfil them either entirely or partially. Almost half have already quit by the end of January. Lack of motivation and challenges faced on the way to one’s dreams are often insurmountable obstacles. […]

The Importance of Regularly Checking Your Credit Report for Errors
Finance & Economics

The Importance of Regularly Checking Your Credit Report for Errors

Maintaining a good credit score is more important than ever in today’s fast-paced world. Your credit score can affect your ability to secure a loan, buy a home, or even get a job. One critical component in maintaining a healthy credit score is regularly checking your credit report for errors. Unfortunately, many overlook this crucial […]