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Revolut posts USD $2.3b profit, 99% NZ revenue growth
Fintech

Revolut posts USD $2.3b profit, 99% NZ revenue growth

New Zealand revenue nearly doubled as the fintech’s annual profit before tax climbed 57% to USD $2.3 billion on wider customer use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Google reveals New Zealand's top trending searches for 2025
Generative AI

Google reveals New Zealand's top trending searches for 2025

In 2025, New Zealanders' top Google searches reflected safety concerns, self-sufficiency trends, political engagement, and viral internet culture.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
How to invest like you're uber rich (even if you're not!)
Crypto

How to invest like you're uber rich (even if you're not!)

Tokenisation and blockchain tech are breaking barriers, letting everyday investors access alternative assets once reserved for the ultra-wealthy.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high
Fintech

Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high

New Zealanders' US stock and bond investments soar to a record USD $67.1 billion by March 2025, doubling since 2020 amid growing global market interest.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Investing stories

Bitget launches CFD copy trading amid market volatility
Crypto

Bitget launches CFD copy trading amid market volatility

Volatile markets have lifted daily CFD trading volume above USD $6 billion as Bitget opens copy trading to forex, commodities and indices.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Financial justice starts with knowledge: Why women's financial wellbeing must be our priority
Human Capital Management

Financial justice starts with knowledge: Why women's financial wellbeing must be our priority

On International Women's Day 2026, Give to Gain calls for women's financial knowledge and autonomy to be treated as a fundamental right.

By Clair Staines • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Moomoo hosts expert 2026 market outlook for ANZ traders
Fintech

Moomoo hosts expert 2026 market outlook for ANZ traders

Moomoo assembles top strategists for a free 2026 outlook webinar, dissecting AI, commodities, US volatility and regional market plays.

By Greg Boland • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?
Crypto

Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?

Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, are emerging as dependable players reshaping the crypto and global finance landscape.

By Paul Quickenden • 6 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Is Bitcoin turning into the 'new boring' of investing?
Crypto

Is Bitcoin turning into the 'new boring' of investing?

Bitcoin's recent steady rise contrasts with falling stock indices, suggesting it may be evolving into a mature, safe-haven asset amid global market turmoil.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Still think of crypto as the 'slots' of the investment world? Think again
Crypto

Still think of crypto as the 'slots' of the investment world? Think again

Despite perceptions of crypto as risky gambling, long-term investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum can yield significant gains, rewarding patience over panic.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
Data Protection

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations

More than half of Americans used AI to manage money last year, as consumers increasingly expect financial apps to offer guidance, not just data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
SoFi tops JD Power study for DIY investor satisfaction
Fintech

SoFi tops JD Power study for DIY investor satisfaction

SoFi tops JD Power's 2026 US DIY Investor Satisfaction Study, beating rival digital brokerages on app experience, value and product range.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
The future of financial literacy for women
Fintech

The future of financial literacy for women

Women-led AI tools are reshaping financial literacy, turning money anxiety into empowerment and building a fairer digital economy.

By Monisha Sharma • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push
Disaster Recovery

Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push

Revolut passes 1m Australian customers and vows nearly AUD $400m investment, stepping up its challenge to local digital banking rivals.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Trusted fintechs key to bridging traditional and decentralised finance
Crypto

Trusted fintechs key to bridging traditional and decentralised finance

Trusted fintechs are crucial to bridging traditional and decentralised finance, enabling faster, transparent access to digital assets for all investors.

By Dan Jowett • 4 min read • Thu, 20th 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
TISA urges transparency in FCA's proposed FOS reforms & complaints time limit
Transparency

TISA urges transparency in FCA's proposed FOS reforms & complaints time limit

TISA calls for transparency and proper consultation in FCA's proposed reforms to the Financial Ombudsman Service, warning of risks from unchecked regulatory powers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025