What will you be doing in the coming year? We asked experts in a range of sectors to gaze into their crystal balls and highlight one legal development or compliance topic that will be critical for compliance teams in 2026. This is an edited version of what they told us.
Third Party Risk
Posted inRisk Management
How to identify and mitigate risks posed by Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Since Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, 2025, the Trump Administration has made it a priority to expand the list of designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
Posted inEurope
EU financial firms must prepare now for new rules on critical third-party arrangements
European banks and financial institutions must prepare now for stringent new rules on third-party suppliers.
Posted inSurveys & Benchmarking
CW survey finds compliance teams struggling to scale due diligence beyond direct vendors
Companies are tightening oversight of third-party risks but still struggle to extend due diligence beyond their direct partners, according to a new survey by Compliance Week and GAN Integrity.
Posted inEthics & Culture
Write supply chain resilience into the contract
The only thing constant is change. Shouldn’t we be ready for that in our contracts?
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TPRM – Best Practices for Calculating Inherent Risk
Join this webinar with ProcessUnity to hear expert advice and best practices on how to calculate inherent risk and put it to work for your program.
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Navigating Evolving Banking Regulations in the U.S. and Canada
U.S. Banking regulators have moved to loosen traditional regulation and supervision in areas like capital requirements, stress testing and liquidity, while also being more receptive to innovation in areas including Artificial Intelligence and digital assets.
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Staying Ahead: Modern strategies for third-party risk in a disrupted world
This e-Book compiles expert insights and real-world examples, offering practical guidance for compliance professionals navigating todayʼs complex landscape.
Posted inAnti-Bribery
Navigating 2025 Compliance Challenges: Laurie Waddy on Governance, Anticorruption Trends, Vendor Risk, and AI Compliance
Former Head of Compliance/Chief Compliance Officer Laurie Waddy believes compliance professionals are well-positioned to support artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in their organizations. Drawing on 25 years’ experience in legal and compliance roles across multiple industries, Waddy shares insights into top compliance trends confronting the profession, including the emerging compliance risks related to AI implementation.
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Banking Compliance in 2025: Key Trends and Future-Proofing Strategies
In addition to a loosening of traditional banking regulation and supervision in areas like capital requirements, stress testing and liquidity, U.S. banking regulators have indicated they will be more receptive to innovation than the previous administration, particularly in the use of Artificial Intelligence, and in digital assets.
