Blackbullion taps Bud to streamline higher education student finance applications

  • Blackbullion partners with Bud Financial to enhance student finance applications and budgeting solutions.
  • Blackbullion, a platform for student financial wellbeing, serves over 60 partner universities in the UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa.
  • Blackbullion has distributed nearly £20 million to students through its platform since its founding in 2014.
  • Through the partnership, Blackbullion will use Bud’s Assess solution to simplify bank account connections for student fund applications, reducing communication time.
  • Blackbullion will also implement Bud’s open banking and transactional AI solution to project future finances, and offer real-time spending insights, and savings suggestions for students.
  • CEO Vivi Friedgut states that the partnership aims to improve funding application processes, ensuring students can access funds when needed in light of the cost-of-living crisis.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

You May Also Like

Mastercard Challenges Guavapay as Founder Resigns

Guavapay's legal battle with Mastercard unfolds amid leadership changes.Highlights: Guavapay founder resigns amid ongoing lawsuit with Mastercard.Mastercard has...

Zepz Expands Business by Acquiring Pomelo International

The acquisition aims to diversify Zepz's services beyond remittances.Highlights: Zepz acquires Pomelo International to diversify offerings.The deal aims...

Mal Raises $230M to Launch AI-Powered Islamic Digital Bank

Innovative banking aims to integrate AI with Islamic finance principles.Highlights: Mal raises $230 million for an AI-focused Islamic...

UK Government Appoints AI Champions, Strengthening Tech Leadership

Starling's CIO and Lloyd's AI Chief Named Key Figures in AI DevelopmentHighlights: Starling CIO and Lloyds AI Chief...