The first half of 2026 has brought no shortage of change for the RegTech market, with advances in AI, shifting regulatory demands and increasingly sophisticated financial crime all putting pressure on firms to adapt. The second half of the year is likely to test which of these developments have real staying power.
AI remains central to the conversation, but it is only one part of a much broader shift in how compliance technology is being built, bought and used. Firms continue to contend with fragmented systems, mounting regulatory requirements and new risks, while expectations are rising around what RegTech should actually deliver.
Where is RegTech heading in H2 2026? For the second part of our two-part series, we asked industry leaders which developments they expect to shape the market over the coming months, and where they see the biggest changes emerging across technology, regulation, investment and compliance.
Watch the second part of a two-part series to get key insights from RegTech companies including:
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