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Trade Republic Launches 24/7 Phone Support with Real Humans
Trade Republic rolled out round-the-clock phone and live-chat customer service staffed by over 1,000 agents in eight languages, alongside 2FA support and downloadable tax reports.
GBM Rolls Out New Funds and SMAs Recommender
Mexican broker GBM replaced static product carousels with a collaborative recommender for funds and thematic SMA accounts, moving from concept to test in under three weeks.
Introducing Fixed Deposits on Coin
Indian brokerage Zerodha now lets Coin users invest in fixed deposits from four small finance banks, offering rates up to 8.30% p.a. with unified tracking and management.
EasyEquities Philippines Goes Live in SEC Sandbox with GCash
Purple Group's EasyEquities Philippines is live in a regulated sandbox, targeting 500,000 active users by end-2027. The parent also reported higher H1 revenue and profit.
EasyEquities Owner Purple Group Reports Strong Interim Earnings
Purple Group, owner of online brokerage EasyEquities, is gaining clients amid market turbulence and expects elevated interest rates to persist in coming months.
Betterment Extends Solo 401(k) Offering to National Wealth Management Partners
Betterment Advisor Solutions is now offering its digital Solo 401(k) solution to large wealth management partners including HUB and Osaic, providing a paperless retirement plan for self-employed clients.
Introducing Ready-made Plans
Lightyear introduces three risk-based investment plans managed by BlackRock and Vanguard, aiming to simplify investing for both beginners and experienced investors.
Cash App Enables Pay-Over-Time for P2P Money Transfers
Cash App launched a feature letting customers convert peer-to-peer transfers into short-term installment plans, which Block described as a first for a major U.S. finance app.
Rasmus Järborg Assumes the Role as CEO of Nordnet
Nordnet has appointed Rasmus Järborg as its new CEO, effective immediately. Järborg, previously Chief Product Officer and Deputy CEO, takes over with the formation of a new Wealth Management business area and an expanded executive team.
Stocktwits to Offer CME Group Futures Data via Tradier to 10 Million Users
Stocktwits is rolling out CME Group futures data across multiple asset classes, while partnering with Tradier to offer futures trading to its 10-million-strong community.
Public Becomes the First Brokerage To Introduce AI Agents for Your Portfolio
Public has begun rolling out AI Agents that let investors automate trading, cash management, and risk strategies through natural language prompts.
The Freetrade Junior ISA is Here
Freetrade introduces a Junior ISA with £0 account fees and commission, allowing parents to invest up to £9,000 per year tax-free for their children.
Sharesies Adds Wills as It Approaches One Million Users
Sharesies launched Sharesies Wills, a new estate-planning product, as the wealth platform approached one million customers.
Rakuten Securities Adds 15 ETFs to Its Amount-Designated Trading Service
Rakuten Securities added 15 new ETFs to its Kabu Pitta amount-designated trading service, bringing the total to 1,004 tradable stocks and ETFs by yen amount.
Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank Launch AI-Powered Meeting Journey
Merrill Wealth Management and Bank of America Private Bank have fully launched an AI-powered meeting solution that automates preparation, note-taking, and follow-up, freeing up to four hours per advisor per meeting.
Avanza Issues Additional Tier 1 Capital
Avanza Bank Holding issued SEK 500 million in Additional Tier 1 capital with a coupon of 3M STIBOR+2.85%, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, to optimise its capital structure and support savings growth.
Revolut Expands CFD Trading to 29 Countries via CMC Markets
Revolut has rolled out CFD trading in 29 countries, using CMC Markets infrastructure, offering leveraged derivatives through its MiFID II-licensed Lithuanian entity.
Vanguard Announces Share Splits for Five Equity Index ETFs
Vanguard announced forward share splits for VUG, MGK, VOOG, VO, and VGT, effective April 21, 2026, to keep share prices accessible.
Public Launches Crypto Trading in IRAs
The AI-native investing platform now lets members trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and other cryptocurrencies within Traditional and Roth IRAs, offering potential tax-deferred or tax-free growth.
UP Fintech Reports Full Year 2025 Results, Launches Margin Accounts in Australia
UP Fintech reported full year 2025 revenue of $612.1 million, up 56.3% year-over-year, and net income of $170.9 million, up 181.4%. The online broker added 161,900 funded clients in 2025.
Stash Agrees to Acquire Stockpile Kids' Accounts
Stash will transition Stockpile’s children’s accounts to its platform, adding family-focused investing tools to its user base of over one million.
Fidelity Study: 72% of Americans Say They Will Retire on Their Own Terms
Fidelity's 2026 State of Retirement Planning Study finds 72% of Americans expect to retire on their own terms, up five points, with 74% having a plan. Gradual retirement and flexible work are increasingly common.
SoFi Ranks #1 in JD Power 2026 U.S. Investor Satisfaction Study for DIY Investors
SoFi Invest topped JD Power's 2026 U.S. Investor Satisfaction Study for DIY brokerages, scoring highest in four key categories including digital channels and value for fees.
AJ Bell Launches Tax-Free Cash Tracker to Save Adviser Time
AJ Bell Investcentre has introduced a pension commencement lump sum tracker to help advisers monitor tax-free cash payments online, potentially saving 100 working days of phone calls annually.