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] 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
• [New] In 2026, content marketers should focus on building trust ecosystems, networks of authentic, interconnected assets that deepen credibility. Content Marketing Institute
• [New] Saudi Arabia's proposed framework outlines three levels of autonomy for foreign data, but experts note that real implementation will require complex bilateral agreements and deep trust between countries. GoGeomatics
• [New] Executives expect a 53% increase in AI-powered self-service use by 2027, but they also emphasise the need to maintain trust and satisfaction, not just volume (IBM Institute for Business Value). Sociality.io Blog
• [New] Trust in Honduras' electoral system, which had already been challenged earlier this year by the ruling Libre party, is at risk of being deeply undermined if Honduran and international political actors double down on alleging fraud without producing substantial evidence. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Rebuilding trust in the U.S. as a welcoming travel destination will require both political and economic adjustments, including easing visa restrictions, addressing the concerns of international travelers, and ensuring that the tourism experience is accessible and enjoyable for all visitors. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Institutions that implement coordinated, cross-jurisdictional governance for CRS 3.0, CARF, and FATCA will be better positioned to withstand regulatory scrutiny and maintain correspondent-banking confidence as global transparency expectations intensify. JD Supra
• [New] Trust Wallet's ambitious goal to reach one billion users by 2030 underscores the importance of education in driving adoption. Bitget Exchange
• [New] If finalized, the Ripple National Trust Bank charter could mark a watershed moment, not just for Ripple and RLUSD, but for regulated stablecoins in the United States. Coinpaper
• [New] Once finalized, the conversion from its current South Dakota trust charter will allow BitGo to offer custody and regulated digital asset services nationwide without state-by-state approvals. Crypto Briefing
• [New] Nonetheless, the shift signals that professional gatekeepers are now expected to share the responsibility of protecting the integrity of Australia's financial system. Neos Kosmos
• [New] The reforms, known as Tranche 2, will extend AUSTRAC's regulatory reach to more than 80,000 additional businesses, including lawyers, accountants, real estate professionals, conveyancers, and trust and company service providers. / Australia Neos Kosmos
• [New] The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, the institution that processes quadrillions of dollars in securities transactions annually, is pushing forward with blockchain tokenization pilots that could fundamentally transform how trades settle. investing.com
• [New] The rise of AI-generated content could erode consumer trust, and expedite digital fatigue. Digiday
• [New] In 2025, 70% of people struggle to trust online information, and 64% fear AI-generated content could influence elections. Modern Sciences
• [New] As part of the key US tech trends 2025, the move toward Zero Trust security models will accelerate, coupled with AI-driven threat detection and response platforms. United States
• [New] 2026 will be the moment to move from proof-of-concept to proof-of-impact, ensuring AI drives measurable outcomes, trust, and collaboration at scale, whilst laying the foundations for larger-scale transformation to follow. Yahoo Finance UK
• [New] 2026 will not be about if we will do AI / cloud / platform - it will be about how we have AI / cloud / platform at scale, with trust, governance, ecosystem, and sharper ability to execute for monetization. Digital IT News

Last updated: 22 December 2025