Pete Wang

Pete Wang Analyst

shanghai

Chinese, English

About Pete

Pete conducts research and strategic analyses on all aspects of services and payments, for banks and industry associations to map out the potential evolution and intersection of these industries.

Expertise

Pete works on services and payments - the intersection of consumer finances, digital, consumer foodservice and travel. He is passionate about researching the development of payment systems and related innovation. He is always seeking creative solutions to the complex webs of political, economic and financial interconnectivity that shape our globalised world.

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Top Five Trends in Cannabis: Cannabis Industry Faces Regulatory Crossroads

27 Apr 26

Global cannabis is at a pivotal juncture, shaped by regulatory uncertainty, the ongoing rise of telemedicine, and ever-changing product innovation. As governments grapple with policy, companies must adapt to a landscape where new product features, emerging channels and the rise of hemp-derived intoxicating drinks (HDICs) are redefining both risks and opportunities. This article distils five critical trends currently shaping the sector and what they mean for FMCG stakeholders.

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The USD3 trillion wellness industry is no longer just about green juices, yoga mats and incremental optimisation. A new frontier is emerging, one that challenges long held taboos around substances, mental states and self experimentation. Euromonitor defines this shift as transgressive wellness.

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E-Commerce Is Transforming Global Nicotine Retail

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The nicotine industry has traditionally depended on physical retail due to strict regulations and the impulse-driven nature of nicotine purchases. However, a quiet revolution is underway, changing how and where consumers purchase nicotine as they increasingly turn to new products like nicotine pouches, heated tobacco and e-vapour products.

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