Maria is a senior behavioural analyst at Canvas8. After completing her Master's degree in Social and Cultural Psychology, she delved into the world of research. Her experience ranges from behavioural science and design research to cultural insights. She loves asking questions, so naturally she specialised in qualitative research. In her free time, she likes to do all the usual things (from watching movies to hanging out with friends), plus playing ultimate frisbee and running long distance.

The self-made mythos is as powerful as ever, despite societal upheaval testing its limits. Even mundane pastimes have been monetised as people cash in on massive audiences and leave no niche unexplored. Selling out is no longer a source of embarrassment, it’s just what makes the world go round.

Generation Sell

Technology

Banking and payments

A report has found high mobile banking app use across all generations, but also highlighted that 71% are anxious about AI in finance. While AI holds potential to streamline financial services, there's a challenge to balance this with a human touch – especially as financial fragility remains.