The July 2025 Datos Insights report highlights that risk management ranks among the top three priorities for capital markets firms, with 30% citing it as a key focus. Spending on risk management is expected to grow, with 54% of respondents projecting increases above 5% in the next two years. Firms are increasingly relying on third-party providers—71% currently do so, and 65% expect to outsource 26% to 75% of risk operations. Key challenges include regulatory shifts (22%), data transparency (20%), and legacy system issues (15%), while drivers for change include compliance demands, enhanced risk analysis, and client transparency expectations.

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