Future-Proofing Compliance: Strategic Training Priorities For Business Leaders In 2026
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Future-Proofing Compliance: Strategic Training Priorities For Business Leaders In 2026
"According to PwC's 2025 Global Compliance Survey, [1] more than 40% of global companies reported at least one compliance failure that led to fines, penalties, or back pay. Staying on top of regulatory compliance requirements has only gotten more complex, and the stakes have never been higher. TD Bank's USD 3.1 billion penalty for "pervasive and systemic failure to maintain an adequate" anti-money laundering (AML) compliance program [2] demonstrates this and has incentivized companies of all sizes to invest in compliance training platforms that can be used to demonstrate compliance in audits and regulatory defense scenarios."
"Small and medium businesses should focus on basic compliance, practical cybersecurity, and flexible training that adapts to changing regulations. Mid-market firms benefit from localized compliance training, automation, and integrating compliance into workforce development. Enterprises need to address international regulations, train for ESG and supply chain transparency, and use analytics for audit readiness. Embedding compliance into organizational culture and using flexible, trackable, and AI-driven learning technologies improves operational performance and employee engagement."
More than 40% of global companies reported at least one compliance failure that led to fines, penalties, or back pay. Regulatory requirements have become more complex and raise higher stakes for organizations. TD Bank's USD 3.1 billion penalty for "pervasive and systemic failure to maintain an adequate" AML compliance program has driven investment in compliance training platforms to demonstrate compliance during audits and regulatory defense. Top priorities for 2026 include cybersecurity, data protection, corporate governance, and AI-related compliance. SMBs should focus on basic compliance, practical cybersecurity, and adaptable training. Mid-market firms should localize training, automate processes, and integrate compliance into workforce development. Enterprises need to address international regulations, ESG and supply chain transparency, and apply analytics for audit readiness. Embedding compliance into culture and using flexible, trackable, AI-driven learning technologies improves operational performance and engagement.
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