The global financial services regulatory environment in 2026 is marked by growing localization, fast technological change and increasing geopolitical uncertainty. As national regulators adjust rules to boost domestic priorities, firms face a more fragmented and complex environment. Four themes define the year ahead:
- Increased regulatory fragmentation
- Building resilience to external threats
- Delivering good consumer outcomes
- Managing risk in a changing environment
In this webcast, EY Global Regulatory Network leaders will share insights from the 2026 Global Financial Services Regulatory Outlook. They will explore how these trends are reshaping firms' strategies, compliance and governance, and will provide practical guidance on evolving regulations, strengthening resilience and managing the impact of new technologies and supervisory expectations.
After attending this webcast, firms will be able to better:
- Understand how differing regulations across countries affect global operations and compliance.
- Plan actions to meet new rules on artificial intelligence (AI), digital assets and varying global standards.
- Strengthen resilience and cybersecurity to manage new risks and meet regulator expectations.
- Anticipate changing consumer protection rules and ensure fairness, transparency and fraud prevention.
- Use scenario planning and advanced risk tools to manage fast-changing, interconnected risks.