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WHAT'S NEXT?: Break up of traditional political structures is on the cards in many parts of the world as technology brings challenges to slow and bureaucratic decision-making. New forms of more agile democratic structures are likely to emerge.

• [New] Volatile bond markets, global geopolitical tensions and pension costs pose significant risks. Edie
• [New] Geopolitical Risks: Trade optimism and easing tensions globally favor high-beta currencies like AUD, reducing safe-haven flows into the USD. Moneta | Trade Forex, Indices, Commodities & More
• [New] The UK government will take a new proactive approach, where action is taken before online crime reaches members of the public, to break the criminal business model and make the UK a less attractive target to criminals. GOV.UK
• [New] The UK government has undertaken a strategic overhaul of its approach to resilient telecommunications, which are paramount to respond to a National Power Outage and other national security risks. GOV.UK
• [New] The UK government aims to foster local resilience leaders who understand their communities' identities and strengths and can harness them effectively, and who understand and build strong plans to counter the risks relevant to their local areas. GOV.UK
• [New] The UK government will go further, bolstering the third tier (internal audit) through increased 'red teaming' by building a dedicated capability in the Government Office for Science. GOV.UK
• [New] We know that defence spending does more than safeguard national security - it also fuels economic growth and creates employment and opportunities in communities across the UK. CBI
• [New] Canada's move could put pressure on other nations to follow suit and rescind their tech taxes. Yahoo Finance
• [New] TradFi investors are currently in a state of extreme greed despite tariff woes, inflation risks and geopolitical tensions. Bitget
• [New] In what could be a calculated move to shift global trade alignments, Trump's latest tariff edict puts nations at a crossroads: align more closely with the U.S. and avoid penalties, or deepen cooperation with BRICS at the risk of economic reprisal. The Exchange Africa
• [New] National Hair & Beauty Federation applauds reclassification of popular treatments as lower-risk procedures and welcomes the Scottish Government's decision to reclassify several popular procedures following its consultation on the regulation and licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. National Hair & Beauty Federation
• [New] US indebtedness is at its highest since World War II and with geopolitical developments keeping inflation risks in play, the term premium is likely to remain intact. Nikko AM Global Site
• [New] The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence presents profound philosophical, educational, and governance challenges and opportunities for the global community. Diplo
• [New] The US's return to an outward-looking, cooperative and preventive approach to biological risks marks a giant step in the right direction, and shows how nations, including Australia, should be proactively preparing for the next pandemic, and for all biological threats. Tech Business News
• [New] As drone technology continues to advance, the nature of conflict will evolve, raising new challenges and opportunities for nations around the world. County Local News
• [New] Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure - it is the major global initiative launched by the Government of India and it is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks. Editorial Words
• [New] Pakistan must create an environment where investors feel secure that their capital and effort will not be swept away by political or economic tsunamis. The News International
• [New] A mix of trade war fears, worries about inflation, and the U.S. government's massive debt, which has ballooned past $36.8 trillion, with interest payments projected to hit $952 billion in 2025. Crypto Circuit
• [New] With climate change posing a significant threat to global stability, BRICS nations are increasingly recognizing the need to adopt sustainable practices. County Local News
• [New] Investments in emerging markets might face challenges given the potential for slower global growth, trade wars between the US and other countries, increasing geopolitical stress and ambitious sustainability agendas. AXA IM UK
• [New] Insurance plays a critical role in the global economy, offering protection against risks and financial uncertainty for individuals, businesses, and governments. Eventbrite

Last updated: 09 July 2025