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 Gulf region is proving to be the destination of choice for Muslim travellers. As halal tourism booms, Muslim tourists are looking for holidays which align with their religious ideals and operators are looking to pivot their brands to accommodate the influx of halal holidaymakers.

The halal lifestyle market has been steadily evolving, moving beyond its traditional remit of food and finance, and into the worlds of fashion, cosmetics, dating and intimacy. In the second of a two-part report, we look at how brands are navigating these sectors with Muslims in mind.

The halal beauty market has already taken off in the Middle East and Asia, but now it’s set to become established in the West. With halal cosmetics set to hit the shelves of UK supermarket Asda, it's clear that the demand for these products has gone global.