A roadmap to run compliance in 2026

As 2025 winds down, now is the time to look ahead for what is next to risk and compliance.

- Henry J. Schumacher [e-mail]

From evolving regulations and the rise in governance to new expectations for ethical culture and program impact.2026 promises transformation across the compliance landscape!

As compliance teams look ahead to 2026, the year is shaping up to the one of transformation. Evolving regulations, questions around AI , and growing expectations from leadership are putting more pressure on compliance leaders to demonstrate program impact and make informed investment choices. With increasing complexity and shifting business risks, success in 2026 will require proactive, strategic approach to planning and execution.

Let’s agree, a business strategy favoring shareholders and short term corporate management is driving widespread income inequalities, corruption, human rights violations and unprecedented environmental damage.

Luckily, business leaders increasingly recognize the need to change. There is growing acknowledgement that companies will have to broaden their understanding of purpose, making sustainability, stakeholder partnerships and income sharing the new business strategy.