Our Scans · Resilience Frontiers · Weekly Summary

• [New] When we think about private equity activity for the remainder of the year, we expect resilience to be driven by a record-breaking rotation into asset-heavy sectors, such as energy and infrastructure, where tangible cash flows offer a vital hedge in a higher-for-longer rate environment. EY
• [New] South Asia exhibits the highest sensitivity to geopolitical uncertainty and technology risks, and Southeast Asia sees cybersecurity and business resilience as top risks. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Security teams must improve collaboration and enhance cyber resilience if they are to survive in an increasingly volatile world, one of the UK's leading cybersecurity agencies has warned. Infosecurity Magazine
• [New] While the UK economy has shown some welcome resilience in 2026, the expected headline growth figure of 0.9% for 2026 masks underlying concerns. British Chambers of Commerce
• [New] Supply chain resilience, especially in the wake of global disruptions, has spurred investments in distributed, edge-enabled service meshes, ensuring operational continuity across diverse geographies. Verified Market Reports
• [New] Eliminating interprovincial trade barriers in Canada could bring significant benefits, from enhanced economic resilience and improved domestic trade efficiency to lower operational costs for businesses. BDO Canada
• [New] Rebuilding Ukraine will require significant resources, institutional resilience, strong governance, and global partnership. World Bank Group
• [New] Cyber insurance represents less than 1% of global property and casualty premiums - a figure Munich Re describes as both a missed opportunity for insurers and a dangerous lack of financial resilience in the global economy. CNiC Solutions | We're I.T.
• [New] Illinois American Water plans to invest approximately $570 million through 2027 focused on upgrading ageing infrastructure, enhancing water quality, reducing service disruptions, and improving system resilience. Illinois Business Journal
• [New] As science continues to advance, GMCs will continue to be crucial to improving food security and resilience to global challenges. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In a world where disruption is no longer exceptional, resilience becomes the quiet foundation that allows countries and enterprises to move forward deliberately, focused on opportunity rather than fragility. Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, trave
• [New] Approximately 90% of CIOs in the Global 2000 will utilize AIOps solutions by 2026 to automate workload and remediation procedures, boost cost and performance metrics, and increase resilience and agility. Precedence Research
• [New] As global supply chains face disruptions from geopolitical shifts, climate change, and economic volatility, organizations are prioritizing Supply Chain Risk mitigation and long-term resilience. Eventbrite
• [New] The EU will launch closer cooperation between the Western Balkans and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity to strengthen resilience against cyber threats. Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood
• [New] With global biodiversity in crisis, and climate change threatening nearly every city in the world, designing cities with nature is critical to advance resilience, adaptation, and more livable urban environments. New York Botanical Garden
• [New] A new study finds mangrove forests are no longer shrinking worldwide, offering hope for coastal protection and climate resilience. Live Science
• [New] 85% of organizations plan to increase their investment in upskilling employees through 2025-2030, and 76% of learning and development leaders now view continuous skills training as a cornerstone of business resilience. caa | Capital Analytics Associates
• [New] Workforce resilience is structural: In 2026, resilience comes from designing a global workforce that can adapt to regulatory, economic, and talent disruptions. Safeguard Global
• [New] Retailers are under growing pressure to invest in supply chain resilience and cyber security following the disruption caused by cyber attacks earlier in 2026 on Marks & Spencer and Co-op. Food & Drink International
• [New] Expenditure growth will be driven by additional investment-related expenditure, supported by the German recovery and resilience plan in 2026, and an increase in defence spending. Economy and Finance
• [New] Panelists will examine evolving threats, skill gaps, and the investments needed to ensure Canada can develop, test, and defend AI systems that underpin its future resilience. National Cybersecurity Consortium
• The U.S. is expected to anchor regional demand as grid resilience priorities, rural electrification gaps, and climate-driven disruption risks accelerate decentralized energy adoption. Persistence Market Research
• In a security environment dominated by hybrid threats, Europe's central challenge lies less in meeting a numerical benchmark than in aligning military and civilian instruments towards resilience, adaptability and societal cohesion. InterEconomics

Last updated: 19 June 2026