Moneyhub partners with Envizage for financial planning first

Moneyhub, the Open Data and payments platform, has joined forces with financial analytics company Envizage to deliver the world’s first customer-directed Open anking-powered financial planning application.

The Happiness Navigator (HapNav) is a digital planning experience from the Academy of Life Planning that allows end consumers to identify and manage risks to their future financial plans and aspirations. It is powered by Moneyhub’s Open Banking data and Envizage’s simulation capabilities.

The two fintechs share a commitment to helping consumers make the most of their money and their financial wellness solutions complement each other perfectly. Where Envizage’s probabilistic simulation technology can help people prepare for desired future outcomes, Moneyhub’s Data & Intelligence API can provide an accurate picture of a person’s current financial position, from income and expenses, to assets, liabilities and insurance.

HapNav is made available through the Academy of Life Planning, the world's first network of financial planners that aren't also financial products salespeople. It’s this unique customer-centric DNA and independence that helps set HapNav apart from the competition since, unlike many planning apps in the market, the control lies firmly with the consumer.

The Open Banking-powered solution also makes a significant contribution to bridging the  ‘advice gap’ that millions of people in the UK fall into to the detriment of their financial health. By putting the right decision tools in consumers’ hands, HapNav enables people to keep on track and achieve their goals.

The data and analytics provided by Moneyhub and Envizage’s APIs allow users to understand the consequences of their financial choices, navigate potential trade offs and plan for the future. With 9% of Britons having no savings at all and 41% not having enough to live for a month without income, not to mention the economic toll of Covid-19 and the ongoing cost of living crisis, this solution could not be more essential. 

The launch of HapNav comes at a moment when data-sharing is a growing priority for regulators and the UK government, creating a supportive backdrop for the new planning app.