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] As global scrutiny of AI intensifies, trust and compliance will become absolutely paramount to any emerging model's success. The Fintech Times
• [New] Trust-led sourcing is no longer optional; it is foundational to competitiveness in 2026. ET Edge Insights - The New Paradigm of Business Intelli
• [New] Moving forward, predictability will no longer be seen as a mere operational enhancement but a core element of trust in global mobility systems. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Investors will demand real results, operators will require reliability and the global environment will force resilience. Automation.com
• [New] In 2026, compliance excellence will mean more than keeping pace with change, it will mean staying one step ahead of it, guided by intelligence, integrity, and connection. GAN Integrity
• [New] The mandate for 2026 is simple, if paradoxical: design experiences that scale intelligence without losing integrity, speed without losing clarity, automation without losing trust. FinExtra
• [New] The biggest shift coming in 2026 is trust: fleets will expect AI systems to provide audit trails, explainable insights, and real financial outcomes such as fewer breakdowns, safer yards, faster claims, and lower premiums. Work Truck Online
• [New] In 2026, trust will morph from a promise to a performance metric as banks shift from model-driven to proof-driven intelligence. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] In 2026, banking enters a new phase - one where autonomous agents handle real customer requests, synthetic data threatens core repositories and trust becomes a measurable performance metric. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] In 2026, regulatory complexity will only intensify, meaning that trust must be the foundation for scale and innovation. Microsoft Industry Blogs
• [New] AI TRiSM (Trust, Risk, and Security Management) has become a top priority for 2025. Onecodesoft
• [New] Ultimately, the future of FinTech in Saudi Arabia and the GCC will be determined not only by technology but also by how firms responsibly leverage AI, build trust, and craft adaptable strategies. Middle East Business News and Information - mid-east.in
• [New] Discussions on algorithms' biases, over-reliance on technology, and the need for human-centered design will be crucial in 2026. Digital Engineering & Technology | Elearning Solutions
• [New] A Trust Wallet extension vulnerability in version 2.68 has resulted in approximately $6 million stolen from users' digital assets. CryptoRank
• [New] Jewish Americans will feel even more left behind, even less secure in their place in American society, and even less confident about who they can trust. More in Common US Newsletter
• [New] Recognising the risks associated with over-reliance on China, countries have been rushing to diversify their supply chains in 2025. Yahoo Finance
• [New] By taking proactive steps now, design professionals can enter 2026 with confidence and resilience. Web
• [New] TrustX offers an assurance pathway that reduces risk for NHS and social care organizations adopting Agentic AI across clinical and operational pathways. UKAuthority
• [New] Success for banks, insurers and other financial providers in 2026 largely hinges on their ability to embrace technological, economic and societal change - all while upholding the principles that foster consumer trust. FinExtra
• [New] As 2026 quickly approaches, the question is not whether AI will transform financial services but whether it will do so in a way that builds trust, protects consumers and delivers tangible benefits. FinExtra
• [New] Scaling AI agents within 2026 would provide a competitive advantage, yet only 4% of insurance organizations fully trust AI agents. Insurance Business
• [New] Of the people who regularly use large language models like ChatGPT, 68% trust the information they receive, and about half of U.S.-based users believe they will use an LLM to research gift ideas in 2025. ABC17NEWS
• [New] Participants from the banking and fintech sectors in Latin America highlighted the transformative impact of stablecoins and the need for regulatory frameworks that mitigate risk and build trust. MEXC

Last updated: 29 December 2025