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WHAT'S NEXT?: Substantive regulatory change is likely to happen in the next decade as a result of the recent U.S. Presidential election, Brexit and efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change, increase trade and reduce bureaucracy while legislating for new forms of technological advancement such as robots, driverless cars and drones.

• [New] Legal uncertainty still hangs over Trump's new tariff plan, as its implementation depends on the outcome of a pending US Supreme Court case that could determine the limits of presidential authority on trade actions. Songbad Prokash
• [New] Monzo will be acutely aware that, despite regulations becoming more lax, US regulators are still wary of digital banks, which represent a fairly new branch of the fintech world. TechBullion
• [New] OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, was formally registered as a legal entity in India in 2025 and plans to open its first office in New Delhi later in 2025. India Today
• [New] The European Commission has launched an initiative to simplify digital legislation through the upcoming digital omnibus package, expected in Q4 2025. Clifford Chance
• [New] Evolving regulations are increasing compliance standards and changing the risk landscape, with new exposures from digital transformation, climate change, and global instability. FinExtra
• Privacy (13 companies): Firms warn of sensitive exposure under the General Data Protection Regulation, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and California privacy laws. The Conference Board
• As AI becomes a staple in content creation, it amplifies concerns about privacy and authenticity, potentially leading to new regulations that could affect how software is built and deployed globally. Coaio Limited

Last updated: 14 October 2025