Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

With costs racking up in the wake of the pandemic, young people continue to face an age-old problem: how to better manage their money. Swedish start-up Anyfin enables Gen Zers and Yers to consolidate, refinance, and get ahead of their sources of debt, helping them get back in the black.

Brands from the financial industry are partnering up with influencers to tap into the growth in demand for personal finance content and investment app activity that occurred during the pandemic. Doing so is helping them make finance more accessible to Gen Yers and Zers.

Feelings of shame around debt and a lack of engagement from traditional institutions have long hindered financial discussions among women. Gen Y ‘finfluencers’ are changing this status quo, using their social media savvy and relatability to improve their followers’ relationships with money.

Retail trading in Indonesia surged in 2021, with young investors drawn in by the promise of overnight wealth. Influencers are capitalising on this trading boom by plugging stocks and dealing out trading advice, but does social media hype risk endangering people’s financial resilience?