The Future Laboratory

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Stat: Coachella’s payment plan reflects cultural repricing

This year, around 60% of general admission ticket buyers at Coachella used the festival’s payment plan, which requires just £37.78 ($49.99, €43.94) up front, according to data shared by Billboard.

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Marketing & Branding

Emerging Youth: Japan

Unlike their peers in the US or Europe, Japanese youngsters are quietly rebelling amid political unrest and social fragmentation.

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Technology

Investment tool Wahed is compliant with Sharia law

US – The platform uses algorithms and digital investment resources to open up investment opportunities for Muslims.

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North America

The long game

US – New research from McKinsey shows that brands are benefiting from taking a long-term approach to business.

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North America

Millennial money

Canada – Investment management platform Wealthsimple’s new advert shows Millennials how easy it is to start investing.

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Technology

On an Even keel

US – Even, a new financial start-up, aims to help freelancers regulate their incomes.Offers interest-free loans to freelancers for £1.92 ($3, €2.75) per weekNow in Beta, with plans to launch publicly in 2016Freelancers make up a third of national workforce in US