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Revolut Bank Australia launches 5.50% savings rate
Fintech

Revolut Bank Australia launches 5.50% savings rate

New customers can earn an introductory 5.50% savings rate for three months on balances up to AUD $100,000 without deposit or card-spend conditions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Xero launches free finance lessons for small firms
Artificial Intelligence

Xero launches free finance lessons for small firms

Many Australian small business owners cannot tell if they made a profit, prompting Xero to offer free mentoring and lessons.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
MIST wins AUD $3.5m to back student funds in Australia
Fintech

MIST wins AUD $3.5m to back student funds in Australia

Fresh capital will let the fintech expand checks on international students' living funds as universities tighten oversight of visa compliance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026

Global Stories

Money management stories

xpate launches API money management tool for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

xpate launches API money management tool for businesses

Digital businesses can now manage accounts, transfers and reporting inside existing software, as xpate shifts further into embedded finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Oportun launches Smart Bills to help users save for bills
Fintech

Oportun launches Smart Bills to help users save for bills

The new tool steers cash towards rent, utilities and other recurring costs, with early users already setting aside more than USD $14 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Wise launches multi-currency account and card in Thailand
Fintech

Wise launches multi-currency account and card in Thailand

Thai travellers and expatriates can now hold and spend in more than 40 currencies as Wise widens its services beyond transfers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Creditspring partners college on student money lessons
Fintech

Creditspring partners college on student money lessons

Fewer than half of 18 to 24-year-olds understand APR or minimum repayments, prompting a new college programme on borrowing and budgeting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Bill Harris launches Evergreen.ai financial advice app
Encryption

Bill Harris launches Evergreen.ai financial advice app

It aims to widen access to personalised money guidance as consumers increasingly turn to AI for budgeting, investing and tax help.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Zopa launches AI Ask tool for Biscuit account users
Data Analytics

Zopa launches AI Ask tool for Biscuit account users

The feature could make everyday banking easier by letting Biscuit account holders move money, split bills and pay invoices by voice or text prompts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Britons turn to AI for finance advice as much as parents
Digital Transformation

Britons turn to AI for finance advice as much as parents

A survey of 2,000 adults suggests AI is overtaking friends and media as a source of money help, despite lingering doubts over accuracy.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Hyperlayer launches US banking platform for multi-core banks
Software-as-a-Service

Hyperlayer launches US banking platform for multi-core banks

Banks struggling with ageing core systems may now get faster product launches, as Hyperlayer brings its middle-layer platform to the United States.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Digital banking now drives customer loyalty, study finds
Data Protection

Digital banking now drives customer loyalty, study finds

Many customers would switch providers for a better online service, as banks face pressure to make digital tools more personal and secure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Starling launches AI assistant for small business customers
Data Protection

Starling launches AI assistant for small business customers

Small firms using the app can now automate tax set-asides and invoice checks as banks race to curb fraud and cut admin.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
Walmart adds tap-to-pay at select US stores & clubs
Fintech

Walmart adds tap-to-pay at select US stores & clubs

Shoppers will soon be able to tap phones and cards at Walmart tills, as the retailer rolls out contactless checkout across US stores by 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
Strata Credit Union picks Alkami for digital overhaul
Data Analytics

Strata Credit Union picks Alkami for digital overhaul

Members will soon get payments, transfers and budgeting tools in one app as Strata Credit Union upgrades its digital banking service.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 15th Aug 2026
Varo Bank rolls out fee-free cash deposits at Kroger
Fintech

Varo Bank rolls out fee-free cash deposits at Kroger

Cash-heavy customers can now top up Varo accounts at more than 2,000 Kroger stores without paying the USD $4.95 retail service fee.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Intuit partners College Board on free finance resources
Small Business

Intuit partners College Board on free finance resources

More US high school students will get classroom finance lessons as free Intuit materials are folded into a new AP course.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026