The RegTech market has spent the first half of 2026 dealing with rapid changes in technology, regulation and financial crime. The question now is what comes next.
AI will remain a major part of the conversation, but the direction of the market is being shaped by much more than AI alone. Firms are still grappling with fragmented compliance systems, growing regulatory demands, new forms of financial crime and the challenge of making technology work in practice.
That makes H2 2026 an interesting point for the industry. Some trends that have been building for years are beginning to gather pace, while others could change how firms approach compliance altogether. So, where is RegTech heading in H2 2026?
We asked industry leaders which developments they expect to have the biggest impact on the market over the coming months, from emerging technologies and regulatory pressures to changing investment priorities and the evolving role of compliance.
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