Saxo UK Celebrates 50 Years of Women’s Financial Independence with Female Invest
Saxo UK, a leading online trading and investment platform, has joined forces with Female Invest to commemorate 50 years since women in the UK gained the right to open a bank account independently. The partnership, centered around the evocative installation “A Seat at the Table”, marks both a celebration of progress and a powerful reminder of the ongoing pursuit of financial equality.
Unveiled in London on November 12 — the 50th anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act — the installation features 50 empty chairs encircling a single table, each representing one year since women secured the right to financial autonomy. The artwork embodies the progress women have made in claiming their space in finance while underscoring the structural inequities that persist.
“At Saxo, we believe financial markets should be open to everyone,” said Andrew Bresler, CEO of Saxo UK. “It’s sobering to know that only fifty years ago, a woman needed permission from a man to open a bank account. We’re proud to stand alongside Female Invest to celebrate how far we’ve come and to keep pushing for true equality in financial opportunity.”
Takeaway
Empowering the Next Generation of Women Investors
Despite five decades of progress, women still hold just one-third of the UK’s wealth and remain underrepresented among investors. The partnership between Saxo UK and Female Invest aims to tackle this disparity head-on, empowering more women to take control of their financial futures through education, accessibility, and inclusion.
“It’s simple to think of the 1970s as ancient history,” said Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, Co-Founder of Female Invest. “But when your mother or grandmother needed her husband’s signature to open a bank account, that’s not history — that’s the world we were born into. This anniversary isn’t just about looking back. It’s about asking why women are still catching up. Progress doesn’t move unless we push it forward.”
The installation, developed in collaboration with Revolut, InvestEngine, and Yonder, represents a shared belief among that true progress in finance depends on inclusion and representation. Together, the partners viewk to inspire national dialogue on women’s financial freedom and the systemic barriers that continue to sluggish gender parity in wealth creation.
Takeaway
Saxo UK’s Momentum Reflects a Shift Toward Inclusion and Diversity in Trading
As Saxo UK strengthens its focus on accessibility, its female investor base has grown significantly. The company reported a 132% year-on-year increase in global trading clients, driven by younger and more diverse investors. In the UK alone, women now account for 18% of new client sign-ups — triple the figure from the previous year — while under-25s represent 15% of new accounts, up from 9% in 2023.
This growth follows Saxo’s refreshed pricing model and the introduction of its Flexible ISA, which simplifies investing for individuals viewking to global assets. These developments reinforce Saxo’s commitment to creating an inclusive investment ecosystem that empowers of all backgrounds.
By partnering with Female Invest and supporting initiatives like “A Seat at the Table,” Saxo UK continues to position itself at the intersection of finance, education, and equality — where of wealth creation.
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