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WHAT'S NEW?: Moves away from traditional, hierarchical, full-time structures towards a gig and shared economy continue apace. New models of virtual working and work anywhere, anytime for anybody are likely to grow dramatically in the coming years.

• [New] The Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2029 introduces a system-wide approach, with responsibility shared between government, regulators, law enforcement, and industry to match the evolving threat. UKAuthority
• [New] Quantum technology could boost productivity by 7% over the next two decades, creating over 100,000 jobs and generating £212 billion in economic impact. / UK UKAuthority
• [New] As real-time and near-real-time payment volumes surge across the US, often doubling within short cycles, payments infrastructure has shifted from a back-office concern to a source of balance-sheet, reputational, and systemic risk. FinExtra
• [New] Fastest-growing Application: Industrial & enterprise is anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment from 2026 to 2033, driven by workplace safety, productivity analytics, and digital adoption. Persistence Market Research
• [New] More than half of 866 executives and senior managers polled earlier this month by ResumeBuilder.com, 58%, said they plan to reduce employee compensation by the end of 2026 to help fund their AI investments. Business Insider
• [New] On some AI marketplaces, data trainers grant irrevocable, royalty-free licenses that allow companies to create derivative works, meaning a 20-minute voice recording today could power an AI customer service bot for the next few years, with the trainer never seeing another cent. The Guardian
• [New] AI companies will run out of fresh high-quality text to train on as soon as 2026. The Guardian
• [New] In 2026, the most successful brands will not just use influencer marketing tools, they will rely on AI-driven platforms that turn creator partnerships into a measurable, scalable growth engine. The AI Journal
• [New] As we move through 2026, the wealth management and advising industry will evolve rapidly due to shifting client expectations, increased complexity, and a realignment of institutional duties. MEXC
• [New] 26% improvement in response quality and 38% reduction in time spent on repetitive tasks like answering RFP questions.68% of sales leaders plan to increase investment in AI and automation tools in 2026. SiftHub
• [New] As the global economy evolves, Dubai's position as a leading business hub in 2026 is expected to grow even stronger. thenextdubai.com
• [New] Productivity Boost: Businesses can expect a 6% to 10% revenue increase from adopting AI, and AI could increase labour productivity growth by 1.5 percentage points over the next decade, as highlighted by Brookings. Mixflow.AI
• [New] 80% of all businesses plan to integrate AI-driven voice technology into customer service by 2026. Ringly.io
• [New] The organizations that will succeed in 2026 will recognize that the future of AI lies not in building the largest models, but in building the most accurate and most secure connections between data, users, and intelligent systems. vmblog.com
• [New] In 2026, Retrieval-Augmented Generation will move from experimental innovation to a foundational capability that reshapes how organizations operate and interact with AI. vmblog.com
• [New] By 2026, AI agents will be embedded inside business apps and capable of completing real tasks when they operate with the right permissions and controls. MEXC
• [New] Companies are placing heightened importance on identifying future-ready leaders capable of navigating technological disruption, regulatory complexity, and global competitiveness. The National Law Review

Last updated: 23 March 2026