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] There is optimism for how in-demand digital trust roles will remain, with 39% of respondents anticipating their organizations will hire for more roles in 2026 while 26% expect hiring for fewer roles. ISACA
• [New] The European Commission's decision sends a clear message: non-compliance, particularly in areas affecting user trust and information transparency, will not be tolerated. OpenTools
• [New] A standardized framework will not only strengthen international awareness of Indian flavours but also build greater trust and recall. Mint
• [New] According to McKinsey 2025, AI is integrated in cybersecurity tools such as security posture management, Zero Trust capabilities, SASE, and Identity will support users to be more comfortable with the shift in technology and dealing with cyber-attacks in the present and the future. https://www.uscsinstitute.org/cybersecurity-insights/bl
• [New] In 2026, agencies across the U.S. will be tasked with securing high-profile, high-stakes events, including Super Bowl 60, the FIFA World Cup and America 250, demanding advanced coordination, threat detection, communications reliability and life-saving response capabilities. Police1
• [New] Without a clear commitment to resolving its past historical wrongdoings, Canada will undermine the trust required to build partnerships with First Nations that are necessary for economic prosperity. UBCIC
• [New] Confidence in meeting evolving ESG requirements is higher than the global average, and the integration of sustainability with AI and data analytics is opening new opportunities for transparency, efficiency, and impact. KPMG
• [New] Syensqo recently announced it will restart its synthetic vanillin production unit in Saint-Fons, France, by the end of 2025, ensuring greater supply reliability for European customers. CNS Media
• [New] 2025 sees a push towards Continuous Adaptive Trust, where authentication is not a one time event but a continuous assessment of risk based on behaviour, location, and device health. DeepStrike
• [New] The trust funds face significant financing challenges, and without major reforms, Social Security's Old-Age and Survivors Insurance program will only be able to pay full scheduled benefits until 2033. Newsweek
• [New] In 2026, security teams and broader stakeholders will face a culture and mindset shift: determining what to trust, what to validate, and how to respond responsibly to AI-driven outputs. ComputerWeekly.com
• [New] Trust alone will not secure Europe's place as a global AI leader. AgFunderNews
• [New] Frameworks like the EU AI Act and standards such as ISO 42001 are setting global benchmarks for AI governance, emphasizing the need for compliance to manage risks and maintain public trust. Echelon Risk + Cyber
• [New] Micro-influencers, who cultivate trust within niche communities, will likely see increased collaboration opportunities with brands aiming for targeted engagement Buffer. Enrich Labs
• [New] Gartner opined that enterprises that do not employ a unified CNAPP will lack extensive visibility into the cloud attack surface and consequently fail to achieve their desired zero-trust goals. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] The Nigerian Women Trust Fund has opened its 2026 grant cycle, inviting women-led or women-focused civil-society organizations across Nigeria to submit proposals. Impact Funding
• [New] Coordinated hybrid campaigns led by Russia and China are increasingly targeting institutions, exploiting vulnerabilities, eroding trust, and reshaping narratives in Europe's democracies. gmfus
• [New] In 2026, the AI debate will no longer be one of innovation versus trust. Inside Telecom
• [New] Looking ahead, Trust Money will play an even more significant role in shaping the future of digital financial services in Bangladesh. The Business Standard
• [New] Internationally mobile individuals face further changes, including the welcome introduction of a £5 million cap on inheritance tax trust charges for historic trusts created by non-doms, presumably in the hope of stemming the flow of wealthy long-term resident foreigners leaving the UK. Mishcon de Reya LLP
• [New] Clear crypto regulation will improve the integrity of the UK's crypto markets, help protect consumers and support the UK's growth and competitiveness, a central part of the FCA's strategy. FCA
• [New] A principal challenge of the incoming Fed Chair will be to maintain investor confidence that the US is committed to keeping inflation under control and has no intention to inflate away the public debt. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] While Indian organizations report confidence in managing cyber threats and conventional exposures, implementation gaps threaten to undermine risk mitigation efforts across emerging threat categories. Insurance Business

Last updated: 08 December 2025