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Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as associate
Partner Programmes

Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as associate

Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

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Australians under 50 lead shift as crypto takes key investment role
Crypto

Australians under 50 lead shift as crypto takes key investment role

One in four Australians now hold cryptocurrency, with those under 50 leading as crypto becomes a key part of diversified investment portfolios.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Young landlords turn to TikTok for advice amid regulatory risks
Power / Energy

Young landlords turn to TikTok for advice amid regulatory risks

Millennials and Gen Z now make up 60% of new landlords in England and Wales, turning to TikTok for advice despite risks of unregulated guidance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Virtual reality boosts job skills & hope for NZ prison inmates
AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual reality boosts job skills & hope for NZ prison inmates

A New Zealand virtual reality programme is enhancing prisoner job skills and hope, with over 70% of certified participants securing post-release employment.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Alliance urges GBP £25m for youth financial education from assets
Teacher training

Alliance urges GBP £25m for youth financial education from assets

The Investing and Saving Alliance calls for GBP £25m from dormant assets over five years to fund vital financial education for children and young people ahead of 2028 curriculum changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
New app lets young Brits grow pensions with cashback rewards
Fintech

New app lets young Brits grow pensions with cashback rewards

Chest launches app to grow pensions by converting everyday cashback from retailers like Amazon and Tesco into retirement savings.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th 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
Confusion & shame drive UK SME founders to abandon loans
Fintech

Confusion & shame drive UK SME founders to abandon loans

Nearly 60% of UK SME founders abandon loan applications due to confusion and shame, worsening the GBP £65 billion funding gap and stalling business growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Primary pupils to get compulsory financial education in England
Payment Technologies

Primary pupils to get compulsory financial education in England

Financial education will become compulsory for primary pupils in England, aiming to boost early money skills and tackle financial exclusion.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Criminologist urges tougher rules on scams after NZD $1.6bn losses
Marketing Technologies

Criminologist urges tougher rules on scams after NZD $1.6bn losses

New Zealand faces NZD $1.6bn in scam losses; criminologist urges tougher regulation on social media and telco firms to curb cybercrime syndicates.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Thousands turn to Google each month to understand payslips
Human Capital Management

Thousands turn to Google each month to understand payslips

Thousands of UK workers search Google monthly to understand payslips, with tax queries topping 33,100 searches, surpassing popular events like Taylor Swift tickets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Most social media debt advice misleading & unreliable, study finds
Facebook

Most social media debt advice misleading & unreliable, study finds

A study reveals most UK social media debt advice is misleading or unreliable, urging people to seek FCA-regulated, impartial financial guidance instead.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Canon Oceania awards NZD $5,000 grants to four NZ charities
Rangatahi

Canon Oceania awards NZD $5,000 grants to four NZ charities

Canon Oceania awards four New Zealand charities NZD $5,000 each plus technology to boost social, environmental, educational, and cultural initiatives in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Call for schools to boost UK teens' insurance literacy levels
Social Media

Call for schools to boost UK teens' insurance literacy levels

Only 18% of UK teens learn about insurance in school, sparking calls for education reforms to boost young people's financial literacy and career prospects.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance
Smart Cities

AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance

AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Halifax's fintech legacy inspires new inclusive community group
Unified Communications

Halifax's fintech legacy inspires new inclusive community group

Finclusiv Edge, a new non-profit in Halifax, draws on the city's legacy as the birthplace of major banks to foster inclusive fintech conversations and collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?
Small Business

Will employee equity power Australia's next wave of wealth?

Employee share schemes are expanding beyond tech, helping Australian SMEs attract and retain staff while fostering widespread wealth creation through equity.

By Bhavik Vashi • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Kiwi small business sales stagnate as agriculture shines in June
Financial Systems

Kiwi small business sales stagnate as agriculture shines in June

Small business sales in New Zealand stalled in the June quarter, down 0.1% year-on-year, while agriculture sales surged 10.9%, showing sector disparities.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025