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Gen Z Investing

Investing for young Gen Z consumers is made easier with apps and communities

Trend - Gen Z is entering a new world of fintech, and banking apps, community platforms and services are being designed to help them navigate investing in the modern age. These platforms ensure that young consumers are able to set themselves up for the future in today's changing financial landscape.

Insight - Banking and investment services aren't just about monetary exchanges, but cryptocurrencies and apps that give users more autonomy over their money. This changing financial landscape has a learning curve, and more consumers are pushing for financial literacy being tackled within the education system to address this. With the North American education system still lagging behind, some brands and communities are helping to fill that gap.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize customer education and support?
Trend Themes
1. Next-gen Investment Platforms - Investment and banking apps are being designed to cater to a young audience with a focus on cryptocurrencies and financial literacy.
2. Virtual Influencers in Finance - Virtual influencers are being used to target millennials and Gen Z by offering relatable and approachable messaging on financial investment markets.
3. Teen-centric Investment Apps - Investment apps targeting teenagers are providing educational modules and tools to help them explore the world of responsible investing and build financial literacy.
Industry Implications
1. Fintech Industry - Fintech companies are developing investment and banking apps to help young consumers navigate the changing financial landscape.
2. Influencer Marketing Industry - Virtual influencers are becoming a popular marketing tool in the finance and investment industry to target younger audiences.
3. Education Industry - There is a growing need for financial literacy education to be integrated into the education system to address the learning curve presented by the changing financial landscape.
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Gen Z-Oriented Fintech Banking
Gen Z-Oriented Fintech Banking
Hero Financials is an Alternative Banking Solution for Canadians
Hero Financials is providing Canadian kids and youth an alternative banking solution to manage and monitor their funds. The service is designed to address the unmet financial needs of Gen Z while... MORE
Teen-Targeting Investing Apps
Teen-Targeting Investing Apps
This App Helps Teens Invest Responsibly With Parental Permission
A pair of entrepreneurially minded college students have launched a new investing app that is specifically focused towards members of the Gen Z age group who want to be able to dip their toes in the... MORE
Teen-Focused Crypto Investment Apps
Teen-Focused Crypto Investment Apps
Step Launches First-Ever Crypto Investment Product for Teens
Step, an all-in-one, crypto-forward financial app dedicated to teens and young adults, has announced the launch of its new crypto and stock investment product. As a result of the new offering, the... MORE
Teen-Targeted Investment Apps
Teen-Targeted Investment Apps
The 'Bloom' App Helps Users to Build Longterm Wealth
The ‘Bloom’ app is an investment platform developed with teens and 20-somethings in mind to help them get started building longterm wealth in a decidedly easy, hands-off manner. Users... MORE
Investing Gen Z Group Chats
Investing Gen Z Group Chats
Finary Raises Money to Build the Investing Chat Platform
Finary is a platform that is focused on next-generation investments. It helps the new generation create an online community to better understand the world of investments. Offering a digital platform... MORE
Teen-Targeted Banking Features
Teen-Targeted Banking Features
Verizon Launches 'Family Money' For Gen Z and Gen Alpha Bankers
Global telecommunications company Verizon has announced the launch of a new feature called ‘Family Money,’ which—in an effort to stay competitive amongst emerging neobanks—... MORE
play_circle_filledVirtual Influencer Insurance Campaigns
Virtual Influencer Insurance Campaigns
This Campaign Uses Rozy to Reach Millennials & Gen Z
Oh Rozy is a virtual influencer with more than 21,000 followers on Instagram and on a daily basis, fans connect with the character and learn about her daily life. Now, this influencer is working... MORE

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