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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 World Economic Forum's 2026 Global Risks Report estimates that 86% of companies worldwide expect AI to transform their business models by 2030, and that 92 million workers could be displaced by then. Business Insider
• [New] Businesses continue to face interconnected and highly complex risks in 2026's fast-changing environment, with cyber and AI shaping the risk landscape alongside more established exposures. Insurance Business
• [New] The strategy, announced by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is the largest single investment area for 2026-2030, with additional AI investments integrated throughout its broader budget. UKAuthority
• [New] While risk mitigation in the world of AI is paramount, to fully maximize AI's potential organizations must embrace the reality that constant technological change will demand flexible implementation, vigilant monitoring, and a commitment to regular updating. JD Supra
• [New] The AI Decade Will Reward Synchronization, Not Adoption Why enterprise AI strategy must shift from tools to operating models. FinExtra
• [New] While AI is already widely used across financial services, both the FCA and NVIDIA highlight that rapid advances in generative and agentic AI could significantly reshape markets, competition and how consumers interact with retail financial services. REG Technologies
• [New] Roughly 23% of organizations are already scaling agentic systems, with sharp increases expected. FinExtra
• [New] Rather than debating whether AI will replace jobs, a smarter strategy is to back specialised robots for tasks where Australia has an edge and clear application scenarios: mining, agriculture, aged care and remote operations. Mirage News
• [New] The Global Business Travel Association expects global business travel spending to reach US$ 1.57 trillion in 2025 - above pre-pandemic levels in nominal terms and on track to exceed US$ 2 trillion by 2029 - but noted that, adjusted for inflation, travel volumes remain below 2019. Insurance Business
• [New] 81% of respondents plan to combine business and leisure travel in 2026. Insurance Business
• [New] 2026's demos will likely center around AI, cloud computing, and other productivity tools. ZDNet
• [New] UK-based organizations can sign up for the NCSC's free Early Warning service to receive alerts about potential cyber threats. UKAuthority
• [New] Cyber risk remains high, with 59% of organizations experiencing an attack in the past year, yet cyber insurance uptake remains low, with 35% of SMEs having no cover and fewer than 3% of UK businesses holding standalone cyber insurance. REG Technologies
• [New] Singapore aims to cultivate a resilient cybersecurity workforce, defend critical systems against emerging threats and guide the safe adoption of AI. OpenGov Asia
• [New] Singapore is actively strengthening its cybersecurity ecosystem through comprehensive measures that span workforce development, defence against advanced cyber threats and governance of high-risk AI tools. OpenGov Asia
• [New] By fostering public-private partnerships to build localized, open-source AI models and rapidly upskilling the tech workforce, Kenya can transform the threat of automation into an engine for unprecedented economic growth. Streamline
• [New] The UK Foreign Office has warned Britons in several Middle East countries to immediately shelter in place and to avoid travel to Israel and Palestine. SKY
• [New] ContextLogic completed a $907.5 million acquisition of US Salt, marking a transformation toward a business ownership platform and expanding recurring-revenue opportunities beyond marketplace economics-watch integration and margin trends. Stock Titan
• [New] In 2026, while companies work to integrate AI into their systems, they will increasingly face issues such as system reliability, data quality, integration challenges, and a shortage of qualified talent. Turkiye Today
• [New] The Planning Inspectorate is expanding its digital Appeal a Planning Decision service to include enforcement appeals, marking a significant shift in how planning disputes will be handled in England. UKAuthority

Last updated: 02 March 2026