64% of executives reported improved risk visibility as main benefit of RegTech solutions
Key Global RegTech trends for 2025:
- 1,802 executives across 63 territories shared how tech is reshaping compliance across industries
- 64% cited better risk visibility as the top benefit of using RegTech solutions
- Financial Institutions led in reporting productivity gains, with 50% seeing improved efficiency through tech
1,802 executives across 63 territories shared how tech is reshaping compliance across industries
PwC’s Global Compliance Survey 2025 gathered insights from 1,802 executives across 63 territories, including Europe (29%), North America (26%), and Asia Pacific (22%).
Respondents represented a broad mix of sectors such as financial services (29%), industrial products and services (20%), and technology, media and telecommunications (14%).
Participants included leaders across all three lines of defence, from Chief Compliance Officers (25%) and Chief Risk Officers (14%) to General Counsel (5%).
With 54% of organisations earning over $1bn in annual revenue, the survey offers a comprehensive view of how global firms are navigating compliance in a rapidly evolving environment.
64% cited better risk visibility as the top benefit of using RegTech solutions
As part of the research respondents were asked the question: As a result of your organisation’s investments in technology, what are the main benefits you have experienced in relation to your compliance activities?
The findings revealed a range of operational benefits from using RegTech solutions.
Better visibility of risks and risk management activities was the most widely cited benefit (64%), followed by faster identification and response to compliance issues (53%).
Nearly half (48%) said they experienced higher quality or more insightful reporting, while others pointed to faster and more confident decision-making (46%) and increased productivity and cost savings (43%).
Financial Institutions led in reporting productivity gains, with 50% seeing improved efficiency through tech
The financial services sector reported above-average benefits in productivity, with 50% citing improved efficiency.
This is likely due to the heavier regulatory burden faced by FS firms, which creates a stronger incentive to reduce manual processes and system redundancies.
Companies are consolidating compliance tools, integrating risk platforms, and streamlining data sources to establish a unified, enterprise-wide view.
These efforts are not only cutting costs but also enabling compliance teams to operate with greater agility, supporting faster market responsiveness and proactive risk mitigation.
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