As trust in traditional financial institutions declined after the 2008 crash, challenger banks flourished. Yet while emoji passcodes and bill-splitting features may have been key selling points previously, a growing number of Britons are turning to these platforms for ethical investment options.

Many people are keen to invest in their financial futures, but in a climate of economic uncertainty, not everyone has the funds available to do so. Recognizing this reality, Robinhood has launched a fractional share-trading feature, in the hope of making trading shares more accessible for the not-yet-rich.

Islam is the UK’s second largest listed religion, yet followers of the faith are underserved by mainstream financial service providers. Through its robo advisor platform, Wahed Invest lets Muslims easily manage their money through portfolios that are in-line with their religious principles.

The pandemic has made people more aware of their money and some platforms are looking to help people make their money work for them. In Singapore, knowledge around investing is relatively low but Endowus aims to educate people on investing, money management, and all things finance.