A full breakdown of our top-rated & award-winning UK accounts for sending money abroad: https://goodmoneyguide.com/fx/

Winners:

00:38 - Best Personal Currency Broker - TorFX

01:57 - Best Money Transfer App - Wise

03:55 - Best For International Business Payments - Currencies Direct

04:27 - Best Business Currency Broker - Currencies Direct

05:25 - Best For Currency Forward Contracts - TorFX

A full breakdown of our top-rated & award-winning UK accounts for traders: https://goodmoneyguide.com/trading/

Winners:

00:55 - Best Overall Trading Platform - IG

01:45 - Trading Apps - Interactive Brokers

02:21 - Day Trading - City Index

03:35 - Forex Trading - FOREX.com

04:48 - CFD Trading - Capital.com

06:35 - Financial Spread Betting - CMC Markets

07:55 - Share Trading - Interactive Brokers / Saxo

08:35 - Futures Trading - Interactive Brokers

09:15 - Options Trading - Investa / Interactive Brokers

10:05 - Professional Trading Accounts - IG / IBKR / Saxo / CMC

10:35 - Algorithmic / Automated Trading - Interactive Brokers

11:00 - MetaTrader 4 (MT4) - Pepperstone

11:28 - MT4 Broker Recommendation - Pepperstone

12:20 - Conclusion & Summary

A full breakdown of our top-rated & award-winning UK accounts for investors: https://goodmoneyguide.com/investing/

Winners:

01:20 - Best General Investment Account (GIA) - Saxo

02:40 - Best Investing App - Lightyear

03:55 - Best All-round Investment Platform - AJ Bell

04:55 - Best Investment Choice - Hargreaves Lansdown

05:40 - Best Fixed-fee Investment Platform - Interactive Investor

06:25 - Best Active Investor Platform - IG

08:05 - Best Index Fund Investing - AJ Bell

09:05 - Best Managed Investment Portfolio - Moneyfarm

10:25 - Best Stocks & Shares ISA - Charles Stanley Direct

11:05 - Best Junior ISA - Beanstalk

12:00 - Best Pension - Penfold

13:25 - Best SIPP - AJ Bell

14:45 - Best Junior SIPP - AJ Bell / Hargreaves Lansdown

15:55 - Best Wealth Manager - Saltus

16:55 - Best For Experienced Investors - Interactive Brokers

Fresh from winning best cryptocurrency investment platform in the 2026 Good Money Guide Crypto Awards, Daniel Gold, CEO of Stratiphy, tells us all about his innovative investment platform that combines cryptocurrency and traditional investment strategies.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stratify and Its Journey

03:01 Innovative Investment Strategies and AI Integration

06:02 Understanding Innovative Finance ISAs and Crypto ETNs

08:52 Comparing Crypto ETNs and Traditional Investments

12:03 The Future of Crypto in Investment Portfolios

14:54 Personal Investment Experiences and Lessons Learned

21:04 The Importance of Diversification in Investing

24:09 Future Developments and Book Recommendations

26:58 Conclusion and How to Get Started with Stratify

Jill Scott, MBE and former Lioness, discusses the intersection of sports and financial habits, particularly focusing on women's unique challenges in managing money and investing. The interview with Holly Mead explores the importance of financial education, the psychological barriers women face in investing, and the generational shifts in attitudes towards finance. Jill shares her personal experiences and insights, emphasising the need for more accessible financial resources and the empowerment of women in financial decision-making.

Holly Mead talks to Laura Foll, Lowland Investment Company fund manager and discusses the unique investment strategy of the fund, which focuses on UK equity income across various market caps. Laura shares insights into the current portfolio, the challenges of investing in AIM, and her personal investment philosophy. Foll also reflects on past investment successes and failures, providing valuable lessons for investors. The discussion also covers the economic outlook for the UK and the importance of making a strong case for UK investments in the current market environment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Lowland Investment Company

02:51 Investment Strategy: Balancing Market Caps

05:58 Portfolio Insights: Top Holdings and AIM Investments

08:47 Navigating Market Challenges: Cyclical vs Structural Issues

12:00 Personal Investment Philosophy and Contrarian Approach

15:11 Lessons from Past Investments: Successes and Failures

18:12 Market Outlook: Economic Predictions and Investor Sentiment

20:59 The Future of UK Investments: Opportunities and Challenges

23:48 Final Thoughts: Why Invest in Lowland Investment Company

Holly Mead talks to Indriatti van Hien, The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC fund manager, and discusses her investment strategy focused on UK small-cap companies. Highlighting the importance of identifying niche innovators and the potential for growth in lesser-known companies. Indriatti van Hien also touches on the challenges faced by the UK small-cap market, her personal investment philosophy, and the outlook for the future of investing in the UK.

Holly Mead interviews Alexandra Jackson, Manager of the Rathbones UK Opportunities Fund, and discusses the fund's focus on UK mid-cap stocks, the current market dynamics, and the investment opportunities available in the UK. Alexandra shares insights into her investment strategy, the importance of long-term compounding, and her personal investment philosophy. Plus the future of active management, the impact of AI on investing, and the need for greater gender diversity in the finance industry.

Gerry Perez, MD of Interactive Brokers UK, discusses winning "Best Trading App" in the 2026 Good Money Guide Awards and shares insights on their innovative trading platform, educational initiatives, and future trends in trading technology, emphasising low costs, diversification, and AI integration.Chapters00:00 IBKR Winning Best Trading App 202601:48 Celebrating Success: Awards and Achievements03:58 Unique Features of Interactive Brokers06:39 Diverse Applications for Every Investor08:48 Innovative Features and Tools11:06 The Importance of Continuous Learning13:16 Engagement with Educational Resources15:48 Investment Themes and Market Trends18:18 The Role of AI in Trading20:09 Future Products and Market Predictions21:53 Mobile vs. Desktop Trading Experiences24:08 Book Recommendations for InvestorsThe information contained in this video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The material does not contain (and should not be construed as containing) investment advice or an investment recommendation, or, an offer of or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument.

Chris Cheverall, Managing Director of CMC Markets UK discusses being voted best spread betting broker in 2026. He also explains the evolution of financial spread betting and the future of financial markets. Plus, he highlights some of CMC Markets' upcoming innovative products, their use of AI, and some strategies for traders and investors.Chapters

00:00 Introduction to CMC Markets and Awards

02:44 Customer Relationships and Feedback

05:56 Understanding Spread Betting and Fees

08:20 Trading Mistakes and Platform Utilization

11:20 The Future of Trading: 24/7 Markets

13:23 Interconnectedness of Asset Classes

16:40 Investing vs. Trading: A Blurred Line

19:39 Themes for 2026: AI and Market Trends

22:33 AI Integration in Trading Platforms

25:39 Personal Trading Experiences

28:41 Future of Spread Betting in the UK

30:36 Book Recommendations and Conclusion