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How will AI help people look after their money?

Posted on April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we live and work, and the financial industry is no exception.

Tagged AI, Artificial Intelligence, money management, technology

No Caller ID: A Growing Threat to UK Consumers

Posted on April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

There has been a surge in fraud and scam calls and text messages in the UK, often from unknown numbers, or with spoofed caller IDs that make them appear to be from legitimate businesses or government agencies

Tagged fraud

New King Charles 50p Coin Design Released

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
King Charles III 50p coin design

The design of the new 50p featuring King Charles III has been released by the Royal Mint. The coin, featuring King Charles looking to the left (the tradition is for monachs to look the opposite way to their predecessor; Queen Elizabeth II looked to the right). The coin is expected to be seen in circulation […]

Tagged coin, money

Banking Apps “Save Brits Average of £173 a Month”

Posted on April 13, 2021September 8, 2022 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
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Nearly half of Brits have saved money from using banking apps, crediting instant access to statements, savings goals and payment reminders for helping them to save cash. Interest in challenger banks on the rise, with nearly 1 in 5 (18%) using a challenger bank or app, and a further 25% interested in doing so.

Tagged apps, banking, fintech

Man Charged Over Covid-19 Vaccine Scam Text Messages

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
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A man has been arrested and charged with sending out scam text messages related to the Covid-19 vaccine following an investigation by the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU), a specialist police unit funded by the banking industry.

Tagged COVID, fraud, scam

Budgeting Apps “Lead To Overspending”

Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
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Contrary to popular belief, research suggests that budgeting apps have been shown to have the opposite result to that intended, and in reality drive overspending

Tagged apps, budgeting, financial management

Revolut launches smart Subscriptions feature

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
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Revolut hasannounced the launch of its new Subscriptions feature, a simple way to track all subscriptions, Direct Debits, and recurring payments in one place.

Tagged banking, Direct Debit, money management, payments, Revolut

Ten Covid-19 Scams To Avoid

Posted on July 29, 2020August 15, 2023 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

UK Finance has revealed ten Covid-19 and lockdown scams which criminals are using to target people to get them to part with their money.

Tagged fraud, phishing, scams

Warning: Amazon Prime Renewal Phone Call Scam

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 by Rob Lewis - 4 Comments
Amazon Prime Phone Scam

Beware of the latest incarnation of this phishing scam, which targets Amazon Prime users.

Tagged amazon, fraud, scam, security

NatWest “Mimo” – New Personal Finance App Trialled

Posted on March 31, 2019April 1, 2019 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
Mimo

A virtual personal assistant to help customers manage their financial life.

Tagged app, banking, Banks, Natwest, PFM

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