As people across the globe abruptly adjust to remote working, many have faced challenges – from WiFi woes to toddler tantrums on Zoom. Canvas8 spoke to Dave Cook, an anthropologist at University College London, to better understand how people can perform their best when working remotely.

It’s the age-old problem: people aren’t comfortable talking about money even though it’s affecting their mental health. The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is aiming to help them understand how to get out of debt and encouraging banks and brands to stop helping people get into it.

With people around the world being urged to socially distance themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working has fast become a new normal. How can employers bring their staff together (virtually) during this turbulent time, and what are the key challenges remote workers face?

Pakistani challenger bank SadaPay is helping unbanked Pakistanis and freelancers digitally control their finances. Tapping into the growth of freelancers in Pakistan, SadaPay hopes to fit into flexible lifestyles while also easing some financial frustrations felt in these groups.