Dutch challenger bank bunq has launched a feature that lets people share an account with whomever they want, whether they’re a member of bunq or not. Tapping into the real ways families operate financially, it will likely appeal to parents who want to easily monitor their child's spending habits.

From slashing spending on non-essentials to solving credit card debt, many Britons are using their time in isolation to take control of their finances, according to a survey. While a sense of financial uncertainty is looming, extra free time has also given people a chance to tackle to-do lists.

The pandemic hasn’t been easy on anyone, especially not on freelancers whose income streams have stalled. Created by several financial challenger brands, Covid Credit is a digital questionnaire and service that helps the self-employed apply for government-subsidised relief schemes.

Gig-economy workers and the self-employed face unique financial difficulties, from building a credit score to finding flexible insurance. But how are a growing number of financial technology solutions – delivered by big banks and challengers alike – serving the needs of a growing demographic?