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] For U.S. corporations, assurance supports data accuracy, reduces greenwashing risk, and enhances confidence among investors, regulators, and other stakeholders. Center for Sustainbability & Excellence
• [New] In 2026, fintechs will compete less on price and more on relevance, trust, and ease of use. 10Fold
• [New] In 2026, fintechs that invest in advanced AI driven security, supply chain risk management, privacy preserving AI, and multi region compliance will build stronger trust and maintain competitive advantage. 10Fold
• [New] With zero-trust architectures becoming table stakes and passwordless authentication going mainstream, 2026 might finally be the year where security and user experience stop being mortal enemies. United States
• [New] Through the new Lifecycle Agreement with Wartsila, MOL Global Ship Management will benefit from increased reliability, reduced operational costs, and enhanced confidence in their LNG fleet. Wartsila.com
• [New] The continued presence of cyber at the top of the Allianz Risk Barometer reflects a deepening reliance on digital technology at a time when the cyber threat landscape, and geopolitical, and regulatory environments, are fast evolving. MarketScreener Australia
• [New] Despite record-breaking cybersecurity spending (projected to exceed $377 billion by 2028), defense-in-depth and zero trust models appear to be failing to stem the tide - even if due to incomplete implementation or delayed adoption of frameworks. HarfangLab
• [New] Rising budget deficits in the United States and other countries continue to support demand, while central banks are expected to stay active buyers in 2026 as they reduce their reliance on the US dollar. investing.com
• [New] Over 94% of leaders identify AI as the most consequential force shaping cyber risk, yet fewer than half report confidence in their ability to govern AI-related exposure end-to-end. SecurityWall
• [New] As we approach 2026, organizations that fail to understand how their data is used, processed, and transformed by AI will struggle with compliance, trust, performance, and long-term growth. Pulse Analytix
• [New] Industry leaders who invest in regulatory foresight, cross-functional governance, and proactive engagement will emerge from 2026 with stronger networks, more resilient operations, and deeper customer trust. Wray Castle
• [New] Trust signals will matter more in 2026. Tax Guard
• [New] In 2026, brands that invest in consistent messaging, clear positioning, and cohesive storefront experiences will build trust and loyalty that extends beyond individual transactions. Fluid Marketplaces
• [New] The effort to jawbone the Fed further endangers the already questionable reliability of the US as a global financial center and the position of the US dollar, as US administrations would be strongly inclined to manipulate the money supply to get short term gains for their political position. War on China
• [New] 77% of Americans believed AI could pose a threat to humanity, while a UK poll reported 38% of respondents said a lack of trust around AI content as well as data privacy and ethical concerns was a barrier to adoption. The MBS Group
• [New] Despite Ledger's robust protection of private keys and cryptocurrency assets, the compromise of Global-e's cloud-based systems exposed customer personal data, illustrating how reliance on external payment processors can introduce risks that bypass direct product safeguards. Grokipedia
• [New] Expect 2026 to bring government policies and new safeguards such as digital watermarking and provenance standards like C2PA, as the tech world works to maintain public trust. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Banking and insurance giants, which have been deserving of the trust and customer preferences for centuries, are at risk of losing it in 2026. Quertum
• [New] The Group of Seven (G7) could offer a starting point for developing a set of compatible, interacting regulatory regimes in the digital economy, as it has done to some degree through its discussion of data free flow with trust and the AI principles and code of conduct. Atlantic Council
• [New] In 2026, cultural fluency will be the gateway to trust, influence, and longevity. Nieman Lab
• [New] We are witnessing the emergence of AI agents that will proliferate in 2026 and function more like teammates than tools, with trust and security protections playing vital roles. Next Reality
• [New] By 2027 Explainability Scores will be as common as credit scores, providing a standardized metric for how much we can trust a particular AI system. FinancialContent

Last updated: 19 January 2026