Tue, 16th Dec 2025

In this week's finance news wrap from Financial Services Online, host Paige Estritori discusses a recent survey by the World Economic Forum reflecting rising economic uncertainty among Australian executives. Over 11,000 leaders participated in the survey, expressing concern over possible economic downturns and issues like supply chain disruptions, infrastructure threats, and the rapid evolution of emerging technologies like quantum computing. The survey also revealed shared anxieties in G20 nations over unemployment, inadequate public services, inflation, and misinformation spread. High-profile guests from Zurich Group spoke about the universal nature of these challenges and how accelerated technological advancements pose risks. As Australian businesses grapple with these advancements, regulatory measures struggle to keep up. Financial Services Online continues providing personal and business loan finance support amidst these uncertainties.