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Wagestream Rebrands to Stream, Expands Fintech Platform

September 11, 20257 min

Wagestream, the world’s most widely-used workplace finance provider, today announced it has rebranded to Stream. Under its new name, the company will accelerate its mission to reduce the poverty premium by partnering with the world’s best employers and delivering fair financial tools to the everyday worker. Founded in 2018 by Peter Briffett and Portman Wills, Stream is now available to over three million workers. By 2028, the company aims to provide support to 10 million+ people worldwide with an...

by BusinessWire

Platforms

Origin Launches AI Budget Builder for Smarter Money Management

May 21, 20255 min

New AI-powered tool creates personalized budgets in seconds, helping users take control of their money with confidence and ease

by PRNewswire

P2P Lending

Prosper Study: Many Consumers Worry Income Isn’t Keeping Up with Inflation

April 3, 20254 min

Prosper Marketplace, the first peer-to-peer lending platform in the United States, has announced the results of its “Economic Perceptions & Personal Finance” study, which indicate a significant decline in financial confidence among consumers. The survey found 46% of consumers feel their income has not kept up with inflation, and only 31% believe their personal finances are better than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. “No one can serve consumers effectively without knowing what their concerns and...

by PRNewswire

Investments

Kiavi Named “Best Real Estate Investment Platform” by FinTech Breakthrough

March 20, 20254 min

Tech-enabled lender recognized by prestigious awards program for its unique application of data, AI/ML models, and technology to revolutionize the financing experience for real estate investors nationwide