Category: trust

Canadians Less Trusting of Governments, Politicians as Pandemic Drags On: Poll

OTTAWA—There is a noticeable decline in how trusting Canadians are of their leaders and institutions as the pandemic drags on, and it’s particularly striking among those who remain anxious or stressed about COVID-19, a new survey suggests. “When we have 46 percent of Canadians saying they still feel anxiety and stress, it’s taking a toll…


Lead Others With a Trust Mindset

It seems like everywhere we look, trust is breaking down. In the years I spent in trust-depleted villages as a Green Beret, this was something we had to contend with regularly as we worked to overcome trust gaps between tribes. Since I retired and started working with business leaders, I am seeing those same indicators…


Fundraising by China Property Trust Products Slump Amid Evergrande Woes: Media

SHANGHAI—Fundraising by Chinese property trust products tumbled over 40 percent in September from a month earlier, official Shanghai Securities News reported on Monday, as China Evergrande Group’s troubles further dampen investor appetite toward the struggling sector. Newly-launched real estate trust products raised 16.2 billion yuan from investors in September, down 44.8 percent from the previous…


Germany Warns of Lost US Trust Over Australia Deal as France Wins EU Support

BRUSSELS—Germany joined France on Tuesday in berating the United States for negotiating a security pact in secret with Australia and Britain that cost Paris a lucrative defence deal, while the EU’s top official said such behaviour was unacceptable. In a concrete signal of the bloc’s outrage, EU ambassadors postponed preparations for an inaugural trade and…


This Is the Most Important Type of Confidence, and Here’s How to Channel It in Any Situation

By Joanna Martin In The Sound of Music, as Maria leaves the convent to become a governess, she buoys her confidence with the song as she walks, only for it to evaporate abruptly as she arrives at the imposing gates of the home of Captain Von Trapp. Like Maria, all of us at some point have experienced…


UCLA: Trust in Governments and Healthcare Workers Low Globally

LOS ANGELES—Trust in governments and health care workers is low around the world, influencing attitudes on vaccines, according to a study from UCLA researchers released today. “Trust is essential for effective health care delivery and health policy implementation,” said Dr. Corrina Moucheraud of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, a professor of health policy…


How Do We Trust Each Other Again?

How do we learn to trust each other again? That question has been on my mind a lot lately and it’s probably been on yours, too. There’s been so much damage to the fabric of our society over the past year that it’s hard to imagine how we’re going to bring it back together. It’s…


Americans Trust Their Employers and Distrust Media and Government: Survey

Americans trust their employers far more than the business and NGO community more generally, while distrusting both government and media, according to a new study released Wednesday. Institutional confidence among Americans is highly localized, according to an annual survey (pdf) by public-relations firm Edelman, which shows that 72 percent of U.S. respondents believe their employer…


Americans Trust Their Employers, Distrust Media and Government, Survey Says

Americans trust their employers far more than the business and NGO community more generally, while distrusting both government and media, according to a new study. Institutional confidence among Americans is highly localized, according to an annual survey (pdf) released Jan. 13 by public relations firm Edelman, which shows that 72 percent of U.S. respondents believe…


China’s Takeover of Trust Company Highlights Severity of Financial Crisis

Commentary On Dec. 22, 2020, Sichuan Trust was officially taken over by China’s regulators for restructuring, after the company was found to have violated finance-related laws and regulations, according to Chinese media reports. Since the beginning of this year, China’s trust industry has collectively failed to repay investors. The four pillars of China’s financial industry…