Our Scans · (ZY.4.02) Business Studies · Weekly Summary

• [New] As consumer and retailer attention to food security sharpens, British grown provenance could shift from a marketing nicety to a genuine differentiator - particularly for private label ranges and premium tiers. Food and Drink Technology
• [New] Lloyds Banking Group set a new target to facilitate more than £100 billion in sustainable and transition finance between 2027 and 2030. Green Digest
• The official agenda will address issues directly connected to Thailand's growth prospects over the next decade, including global growth and financial stability, development finance, private-capital mobilization, digitalization and AI, jobs, and sustainable development. Atlantic Council
• Emirates NBD will primarily focus on areas that align with its broader digital transformation agenda including AI-driven banking capabilities, embedded finance, digital assets, SME solutions, WealthTech, compliance technologies and next-generation banking infrastructure. FinExtra
• Building the infrastructure needed to double Canada's electricity generation: Consultations will consider how to finance the build-out, spread costs over time, and keep electricity affordable. Torys LLP
• QNB has launched live account-information and payment-initiation APIs, with the framework expected to extend into Islamic finance, insurance, and wealth management verticals through 2028. / Qatar MENA Advisory

Last updated: 25 September 2026