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How FICO and Operation HOPE are Taking Steps toward Financial Literacy for All

FICO

A core pillar of promoting and sustaining widespread access to credit is ensuring high levels of financial literacy. lags behind many other countries in financial literacy, meaning millions of Americans lack the resources they need to chart a healthier financial future. Financial Literacy for All.

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How Fintech Apps Are Improving Financial Literacy Among Young People

Fintech Review

In recent years, fintech apps have become pivotal in shaping financial literacy among Millennials and Gen Z. These innovative platforms, often mobile-first and user-friendly, simplify complex financial topics. Traditional methods of financial education often failed to engage younger audiences effectively.

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EarnUp Focuses on Financial Wellness and Support With AI Advisor Launch

The Fintech Times

a financial wellness fintech, has released its new AI Advisor to give customers around-the-clock help. From expert advice to its execution, AI Advisor provides firms with a new customer engagement tool, automating consumer financial wellness. AI Advisor provides users with hyper-personalised insights and guidance.

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Lune: Artificial Intelligence Key to Unlocking Financial Inclusion

The Fintech Times

Financial inclusion is a critical issue, but simply providing access to financial products isn’t enough. True inclusion requires financial literacy, empowering individuals to make informed decisions. per cent of US families netting between $35,000 to $49,999 annually.

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OCBC to Offer S$9M Financial Aid to Junior Staff Worldwide Amid Rising Living Costs

Fintech News

For OCBC’s international workforce, the financial support will be adjusted according to the economic conditions prevalent in their respective markets. The bank also regularly reviews its employees’ built-in wage increases and variable payments to ensure that they commensurate with the bank’s performance and employees’ contribution.

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Gen Z and a Laissez-Faire Approach to Finance is a Misconception: Gen Z is Making Financial Plans

The Fintech Times

Only 22 per cent would use financial support to pursue a one-off big purchase, 20 per cent would use it to travel, and just 17 per cent would share it with family or friends. Moreover, just six per cent of Gen Z said they dont seek advice for financial decisions at all, compared to over a quarter (26 per cent) of Millennials.

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Three Singapore Banks Step Up to Combat Rising Cost of Living for Junior Staff

Fintech News

Beyond this financial assistance, OCBC will provide its employees with various resources to enhance their financial literacy, including informational articles, virtual talks, and workshops led by the bank’s in-house wealth advisors.