The ROI of business conduct risk data
25 Jul 2026
C-suite executives report that business conduct risk incidents are rising, with annual average potential exposure of more than USD 43 million
The Business Conduct Risk Intelligence Report 2026, commissioned by RepRisk in collaboration with Oxford Economics, shows that C-suite leaders across banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions increasingly view relevant, accurate, and transparent business conduct risk data as essential for managing reputational exposure, improving decision-making, and strengthening long-term performance.
#Rising incidents raise the financial stakes
Executives report that the average number of major business conduct risk incidents impacting their business climbed by 55% between 2023 and 2025, with each incident adding multi-million-dollar costs to the bottom line.
Downside risk goes beyond fines
Beyond direct costs, firms also face commercial fallout. The loss of key investors, AuM, and clients is cited as a top-three consequence by just over half of executives. Regulatory sanctions and reputational brand damage affecting revenue and valuation also rank highly, with potential to put franchise value at risk.