Global Scans · Trust · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Trust in politicians and experts is falling fast. Privacy is under threat and may lead to a collapse of confidence in technology as the world is increasingly networked. Unless reliability, integrity, and surety can keep pace with accelerating change trust in anything but oneself may disappear.

• [New] Looking ahead, Trust Money will play an even more significant role in shaping the future of digital financial services in Bangladesh. The Business Standard
• [New] Internationally mobile individuals face further changes, including the welcome introduction of a £5 million cap on inheritance tax trust charges for historic trusts created by non-doms, presumably in the hope of stemming the flow of wealthy long-term resident foreigners leaving the UK. Mishcon de Reya LLP
• [New] Clear crypto regulation will improve the integrity of the UK's crypto markets, help protect consumers and support the UK's growth and competitiveness, a central part of the FCA's strategy. FCA
• [New] A principal challenge of the incoming Fed Chair will be to maintain investor confidence that the US is committed to keeping inflation under control and has no intention to inflate away the public debt. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] While Indian organizations report confidence in managing cyber threats and conventional exposures, implementation gaps threaten to undermine risk mitigation efforts across emerging threat categories. Insurance Business
• [New] As PwC's Global Digital Trust Insights report emphasizes, Third-party risk management has become the weakest link in organizational cybersecurity postures, with 60% of significant breaches originating from supplier vulnerabilities. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Contractor confidence remains modest, with nearly half of ABC members expecting staffing to increase over the next six months, while fewer than 12% expect reductions. EFCG
• [New] Critical sectors such as finance, energy, government, and healthcare in Europe could be particularly impacted due to their reliance on secure communications. OffSeq
• [New] China could exploit U.S. reliance on its supply chains. National Law Review
• [New] The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates to 3.75% from 4% next month, potentially delivering a boost to consumer confidence. The Times
• [New] For Indonesia, linking redenomination to national development goals and fostering public trust through transparent communication will be critical for lasting impact and acceptance. Skylight
• [New] The World Economic Forum has highlighted that the value created by the data economy will be significantly hampered if trust and ethical use are not prioritized. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Protests in the U.K. reveal ongoing fears of surveillance and misuse, demonstrating that trust is still the decisive factor for adoption. The RegTech
• [New] Organizations that invest in comprehensive disinformation security frameworks today will see 30-40% lower reputational damage costs and 25% higher customer trust metrics by 2028. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Postponing enforcement could jeopardize public safety, erode trust, and fracture the EU's global leadership in tech regulation. The Responsible AI Digest by School of Responsible AI-
• [New] As the blockchain industry enters a new phase of maturity in 2025, one thing has become increasingly clear: the next wave of adoption will not be driven by hype, but by trust. Coinranking Blog
• [New] By 2025, blockchain will play an increasingly important role in enhancing trust among stakeholders while streamlining business processes. SMS-iT Blog
• [New] By integrating HUD, Commerce, and USDOT into one modern delivery department, Congress can build the next great system of American opportunity: affordable, connected, and resilient communities powered by partnership, innovation, and trust. The Eno Center for Transportation
• [New] Regulators worldwide are paying attention, and banks that get AI governance right will earn trust and a competitive edge. Medium
• [New] In 2026, the world's trust landscape will be more fragmented than ever. Forrester
• [New] According to Forrester's newly released 2026 B2C Marketing, CX, and Digital Business Predictions, one-third of companies will hurt customer trust by rolling out genAI-powered self-service tools that backfire. ContentGrip
• [New] According to Gartner, regulatory issues can lead to licensing or compliance complications, legal challenges may set precedents, and reputational or customer impacts could result in long-term damage and loss of trust. ReinsuranceNe.ws

Last updated: 01 December 2025