Despite the growth of services dedicated to financial upskilling, many women around the world don’t feel adequately equipped to take control of their money. According to one survey, most women in India are not saving, investing, or planning for retirement, pointing to a need for tailored resources.

With high broker fees and various middlemen, the process of buying or renting a home can present a lot of hoops to jump through. As people increasingly pivot to digital platforms and services, property tech start-up NoBroker is working to simplify the way urban Indians rent and buy.

The fintech boom is continuing in India and many people are taking advantage of the growing ubiquity of accessible tech to upskill their financial know-how. Opportunities await brands that can use the disruptive power of tech to personalise and simplify often exclusionary financial products.

In the post-pandemic ‘new normal’, many Americans are facing significant financial pressures, fueling the demand for actionable budgeting guidance. How are personal finance communities on social media meeting this need? And why are old-school tricks winning over tech-savvy savers?