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Stat: Asia’s middle class gripped by financial anxiety, FWD survey finds

More than 70% of Asia’s middle-class consumers feel anxious about their financial wellbeing, limiting their ability to plan for the long term, according to a new survey by insurance group FWD.

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Health, Wellness & Sport

Stat: Silent mental health crisis among women over 50

Almost two in three women over 50 in the UK struggle with their mental health, yet nearly nine in 10 do not seek help, according to new research commissioned by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

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Marketing & Branding

Gen X Now and Next: From Ambiguity to Advocacy

Having long lived in the shadow of Baby Boomers and Millennials, Gen X are racing against time to make their influence felt, while juggling their care-giving and financial responsibilities.

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Travel & Hospitality

Stat: Pension saving is a low priority across generations

Across generations, people are prioritising their saving for short and mid-term goals rather than long-term pension plans. According to a new report from money.co.uk, Millennials and Generation Z are the least likely cohorts to place pensions as a top saving priority.

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Colliding Technologies

Stat: Young remote workers experience poor wellbeing

Young people in remote-based jobs are disproportionately affected by the emotional effects of working from home during the pandemic, according to new research by Microsoft.