The rapid rise of digital payment ecosystems is transforming global finance, expanding financial inclusion, and reshaping economic power - challenging established financial networks. This paper examines the opportunities, risks, and shifting dynamics shaping the future of payments. Find out more in this explainer: Building Digital Payment Ecosystems

President Donald Trump’s executive order to pause enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has raised serious questions about the future of corporate compliance and anti-corruption efforts worldwide. In this podcast, Ajay Shamdasani speaks with Philip Rohlik, Malcolm Nance, and Tom Fox: Regulatory Ramblings Podcast

OpenAI warns that limiting AI training data could put the U.S. at a disadvantage against China, while Thailand is stepping up its push to become a regional data hub, with plans to lower electricity costs further underscoring its strategy to attract global tech players. As Douglas Arner notes in "The Data Race and the Shift to Multipolar Mercantilism" video, those who invest in data—whether through access or infrastructure—will shape the future of the global digital economy. If you missed our latest LBLF, watch the video now: Looking Back Looking Forward