Worldwide Banking Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Technology Trends, 2026

This IDC Perspective discusses how in 2026, compliance has become the credibility test for banks. Regulators across the United States, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Asia/Pacific are pressing for evidence of fraud prevention, fairness in AI-driven credit, robust digital identity and onboarding, and oversight of vendors and platforms. The rollout of the EUDI is reinforcing identity as a compliance priority, setting new standards for onboarding and authentication across the region. Banks are responding by embedding fraud analytics, model governance, identity verification, consent management, and audit evidence into daily operations. These shifts reflect not only regulatory mandates but also the need to build customer trust, strengthen resilience, and support sustainable growth."The institutions that will stand out are those that weave compliance into payments, lending, and customer interactions, turning regulatory obligation into operational strength." - Sam Abadir, research director, Risk, Compliance, and Financial Crime, IDC