Global Scans · Standards · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: Improving standards are likely to be driven more by business and technological improvement than governments in the future. The latter will be under severe pressure to cut bureaucracy, speed policy making and improve their nation's productivity performance.

• [New] The push to incorporate AI widely could similarly result in products and services - and, with them, norms and standards - that impact not only China but also the rest of the world for years to come. Merics
• [New] MNCs that align with green trade practices and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards will likely dominate global commerce. TradingView
• [New] The Integrity Council's certification process and the UN's Article 6 rules are expected to shape the next decade of carbon trading. Carbon Credits
• [New] Adopted in 2025, phased in through 2034, the EHDS Regulation mandates standards for electronic health records and controlled secondary use of data. Mondaq
• [New] By 2025, AI will allow brands to deliver customized experiences based on not only customer data but also real-time factors like location and behaviour. Medium
• [New] As a founding member of the Agentic Commerce Alliance, ChannelEngine is helping shape the standards that will define the next era of AI-driven commerce. ChannelEngine
• [New] The pushback from the Trump administration, threatening tariffs and sanctions against European enforcement of digital rules, reflects an adversarial stance that reinforces Europe's resolve for sovereign digital governance. Kevin Korte - AI and Cybersecurity for the Boardroom
• [New] The Financial Conduct Authority will reverse its stance on allowing crypto ETNs to be sold to retail investors. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] While the European Commission is the sole enforcer of the DMA across the EU, concerns have been raised over the risk of member states targeting companies with their own national competition rules in parallel. Pinsent Masons
• [New] SMS-designated companies will face tailored conduct requirements drawn up by the CMA in respect of their digital activity in the UK. Pinsent Masons
• [New] Yes, advancements in AI, wearables, and global standards will make biometrics even more secure and widespread. Latest Cybersecurity and Hacking News For You
• [New] Brazil and South America: New AI labour standards require transparency in AI-driven personnel management, with Brazil's Ordinance 32/2025 creating specific obligations for risk and bias mitigation in corporate AI hiring tools. The Undisruptable Woman with Margaret Spence
• [New] Beyond the damage Chat Control could cause to privacy, the Chaos Computer Club worried that its adoption by the EU might embolden other countries to pursue similar rules, threatening encryption worldwide. Cyberscoop
• [New] The EU AI Act, becoming fully enforceable in 2026, will significantly influence global AI development standards. Acticsledge
• [New] Globally harmonized sustainability standards are expected to emerge. FinancialContent
• [New] Europe presents a unique combination of stringent regulatory standards and high innovation potential. Market Research Intellect
• [New] As the National Institute of Standards and Technology described, A software supply chain attack can be as sophisticated as malware injection or as simple as an opportunistic exploitation of an unpatched vulnerability. TXOne Networks
• [New] Effective regulation will demand international cooperation to establish shared standards, ethical oversight, and cross-border collaboration, a need underscored by the UN General Assembly's designation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. FinancialContent
• [New] Post-Quantum Cryptography mandates, with standards finalized in 2024 and an NSA migration deadline by 2035, will drive significant near-term value. FinancialContent
• [New] NIST has finalized several foundational PQC algorithms, including ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA, with additional standards for FALCON and HQC expected in 2025. The Ridgway Record
• [New] Aligning procurement with standards such as ISO 19650, they argue, would reduce risk, improve outcomes, and enable projects to be delivered at the speed required by Canada's housing crisis. GoGeomatics
• Globally, frameworks such as the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and the International Sustainability Standards Board increasingly expect companies to disclose Scope 3 emissions. Seneca ESG
• Many regulations like SEC's cybersecurity rules for public companies and the Digital Operational Resilience Act in Europe require organizations to report incidents and risks more transparently. Metricstream

Last updated: 16 October 2025