Around a fifth of African Americans say that when it comes to investments and financial planning for their family’s future, their knowledge is lacking. Crowdfunding platform Buy The Block is tackling this problem by helping them easily invest in real estate and support their community in the process.

Whether it’s asking a mate to pay back cash they borrowed a month ago or divulging the size of one’s pay cheque, many people hate talking about money. Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to understand what financial matters they find difficult to discuss and why they sometimes blur the truth.

Today’s teens and young adults are set to become the world’s most influential consumers within a decade, but how has growing up in the aftermath of a financial crash affected the way Gen Zers spend and save their money? What can help these digital natives improve their financial know-how?

Challenger banks have shaken up Britain's finance sector, winning over more than just digital natives – according to a YouGov poll, Monzo is the nation's most recommended brand in 2019. The firm's success shows how clear communication and seamless service can dethrone established names.