Global research reveals increasing compliance complexity, accelerating AI adoption, and a growing shift toward connected oversight
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- StarCompliance (Star), a leading provider of employee and firm compliance technology solutions, today announced the release of its inaugural 2026 Global Compliance Benchmark Study, offering a comprehensive view of the priorities, challenges, and trends shaping compliance programs across the global financial services industry.
Based on responses from more than 300 compliance, risk, and technology professionals, the study examines how firms are navigating increasing regulatory expectations, emerging employee conduct risks, artificial intelligence adoption, surveillance modernization, information barrier management, and operational transformation.
The findings reveal a compliance function that is becoming increasingly strategic, technology-enabled, and embedded within business operations.
Among the study's key findings:
- 76% increased compliance budgets
- 67% are already deploying AI or actively piloting these capabilities
- 76% operate across multiple jurisdictions
- 40% feel least prepared for digital assets and crypto
- 34% still have no policy or have not considered prediction markets
The study also highlights a profession balancing modernization efforts with rising expectations for governance, transparency, and defensible oversight. While firms continue investing heavily in compliance technology, many are still challenged by fragmented systems, disconnected workflows, and siloed data environments that limit their ability to scale surveillance, operationalize AI effectively, and deliver consistent, regulator-ready evidence across the enterprise.
"This research highlights an industry at a pivotal moment," said Jennifer Sun, Chief Executive Officer of StarCompliance. "AI adoption is accelerating, regulatory expectations continue to evolve, and new risk areas, including digital assets and emerging trading models, are reshaping the compliance landscape. Our findings also reinforce that compliance is becoming an increasingly strategic function, with leaders expected not only to manage risk, but also to enable growth, support innovation, and strengthen governance across the enterprise."
According to the study, the next generation of compliance programs will rely less on isolated controls and more on connected compliance ecosystems that unify surveillance, employee conduct oversight, information barriers, AI governance, workflow management, and evidence generation into a more coordinated operating framework.
The full 2026 Global Compliance Benchmark Study is available now and includes detailed findings, industry benchmarks, and analysis of the trends expected to shape compliance programs throughout 2026 and beyond. Click [HERE] to learn more.
Webinar Series
Continue the conversation by joining Star's 2026 Global Compliance Benchmark Study Webinar Series, where industry experts will explore the research findings and the trends shaping the future of compliance. Sessions will cover AI Adoption (August 13), Digital Assets and Prediction Markets (September 17), and Information Barriers and MNPI Governance (October 22), offering practical insights to help firms build more connected, scalable, and resilient compliance programs. Register today [HERE] to reserve your place.
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StarCompliance Releases Inaugural 2026 Global Compliance Benchmark Study
- Participates in IFT 2026, the international food technology expo held in Chicago, U.S., from July 13 to 15
- Names its crystalline dietary fiber brand "Fibernova," signifying an innovative next-generation dietary fiber ingredient
- Presents metabolic research findings on Samyang Corporation's specialty food ingredients…showcases their potential applications in food product development to global customers
SEOUL, South Korea, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Samyang Corporation announced that it will participate in IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) 2026, the world's largest food technology expo, to be held in Chicago, U.S., from July 13 to 15, where it will unveil its new crystalline dietary fiber brand.
IFT is the world's largest food technology expo, bringing together more than 1,000 companies from approximately 80 countries. The event provides a platform to explore the latest technologies and trends in the global food industry and attracts more than 20,000 industry professionals each year. Samyang Corporation has participated in the event annually since 2017, showcasing its proprietary functional food ingredients and technological capabilities.
At this year's expo, Samyang Corporation will unveil "Fibernova" for the first time as the brand name for Kestose, its crystalline dietary fiber ingredient. The name Fibernova combines "Fiber" with "Nova," which signifies innovation, conveying the meaning of an "innovative next-generation dietary fiber ingredient."
Kestose is a type of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and a prebiotic ingredient that serves as a food source for beneficial gut bacteria. It is a high-purity ingredient containing more than 99% fructooligosaccharides and, unlike conventional dietary fibers, can be produced in crystalline form. It also provides approximately 30% of the sweetness of sugar while containing only about 1% sugar, making it well suited for use in reduced-sugar products. Together, its crystalline form, high dietary fiber content, and near-zero sugar profile make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including functional beverages and other nutrition-focused products.
To help booth visitors better understand Fibernova, Samyang Corporation will offer powdered electrolyte drink sticks containing Fibernova as tasting samples. The samples are low in sugar and high in dietary fiber, while offering a clean drinking experience without powder clumping.
Samyang Corporation will also highlight its capabilities in customized product development by combining the strengths of its proprietary specialty food ingredients with the technological capabilities of its AI-powered sugar reduction solution, the 3S (Smart, Simple, Successful) Solution. When customers enter their desired sugar reduction target, product characteristics and cost requirements, the AI recommends the optimal combination and formulation ratios of Samyang Corporation's specialty ingredients. This helps reduce the time and cost required for initial formulation design, repeated sample testing and formulation adjustments.
At its exhibition booth, Samyang Corporation will also offer pectin gummy samples developed using the 3S Solution. The gummies use the alternative sweetener allulose and the soluble dietary fiber resistant maltodextrin to reduce sugar while maintaining the characteristic texture and flavor of gummy confectionery.
With the growth of the GLP-1-related market reshaping consumer eating habits and nutritional needs, the global food industry is increasingly focusing on the development of products that offer smaller portions with higher nutritional value, reduced sugar with added protein and dietary fiber, and longer-lasting satiety.
In response to these changes, Samyang Corporation has conducted research into how its specialty food ingredients, including allulose, kestose, and resistant maltodextrin, affect metabolic responses such as postprandial blood glucose levels, as well as the gut environment. At the exhibition, the company shared its research findings with visiting customers and highlighted the characteristics of each ingredient and its potential applications in food product development.
"In developing reduced-sugar products, it is essential to reduce the amount of sugar used while maintaining excellent taste and texture," said Jung Jisuk, Head of the Food Business Unit at Samyang Corporation. "Based on our 3S Solution and specialty food ingredients, Samyang Corporation will continue to strengthen its capabilities to support customized product development and respond quickly to the diverse needs of global food companies."
Meanwhile, Samyang Corporation continues to expand its presence in the global food ingredients market through Fibernova, alongside its allulose brand Nexweet and resistant maltodextrin brand Fiberest. Allulose is an almost zero-calorie alternative sweetener that provides approximately 70% of the sweetness of sugar, while resistant maltodextrin is a soluble dietary fiber that may help support regular bowel movements, suppress postprandial increases in blood glucose levels and improve blood triglyceride levels.
SEOUL, South Korea, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Samyang Corporation announced that it will participate in IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) 2026, the world's largest food technology expo, to be held in Chicago, U.S., from July 13 to 15, where it will unveil its new crystalline dietary fiber brand.
IFT is the world's largest food technology expo, bringing together more than 1,000 companies from approximately 80 countries. The event provides a platform to explore the latest technologies and trends in the global food industry and attracts more than 20,000 industry professionals each year. Samyang Corporation has participated in the event annually since 2017, showcasing its proprietary functional food ingredients and technological capabilities.
At this year's expo, Samyang Corporation will unveil "Fibernova" for the first time as the brand name for Kestose, its crystalline dietary fiber ingredient. The name Fibernova combines "Fiber" with "Nova," which signifies innovation, conveying the meaning of an "innovative next-generation dietary fiber ingredient."
Kestose is a type of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and a prebiotic ingredient that serves as a food source for beneficial gut bacteria. It is a high-purity ingredient containing more than 99% fructooligosaccharides and, unlike conventional dietary fibers, can be produced in crystalline form. It also provides approximately 30% of the sweetness of sugar while containing only about 1% sugar, making it well suited for use in reduced-sugar products. Together, its crystalline form, high dietary fiber content, and near-zero sugar profile make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including functional beverages and other nutrition-focused products.
To help booth visitors better understand Fibernova, Samyang Corporation will offer powdered electrolyte drink sticks containing Fibernova as tasting samples. The samples are low in sugar and high in dietary fiber, while offering a clean drinking experience without powder clumping.
Samyang Corporation will also highlight its capabilities in customized product development by combining the strengths of its proprietary specialty food ingredients with the technological capabilities of its AI-powered sugar reduction solution, the 3S (Smart, Simple, Successful) Solution. When customers enter their desired sugar reduction target, product characteristics and cost requirements, the AI recommends the optimal combination and formulation ratios of Samyang Corporation's specialty ingredients. This helps reduce the time and cost required for initial formulation design, repeated sample testing and formulation adjustments.
At its exhibition booth, Samyang Corporation will also offer pectin gummy samples developed using the 3S Solution. The gummies use the alternative sweetener allulose and the soluble dietary fiber resistant maltodextrin to reduce sugar while maintaining the characteristic texture and flavor of gummy confectionery.
With the growth of the GLP-1-related market reshaping consumer eating habits and nutritional needs, the global food industry is increasingly focusing on the development of products that offer smaller portions with higher nutritional value, reduced sugar with added protein and dietary fiber, and longer-lasting satiety.
In response to these changes, Samyang Corporation has conducted research into how its specialty food ingredients, including allulose, kestose, and resistant maltodextrin, affect metabolic responses such as postprandial blood glucose levels, as well as the gut environment. At the exhibition, the company shared its research findings with visiting customers and highlighted the characteristics of each ingredient and its potential applications in food product development.
"In developing reduced-sugar products, it is essential to reduce the amount of sugar used while maintaining excellent taste and texture," said Jung Jisuk, Head of the Food Business Unit at Samyang Corporation. "Based on our 3S Solution and specialty food ingredients, Samyang Corporation will continue to strengthen its capabilities to support customized product development and respond quickly to the diverse needs of global food companies."
Meanwhile, Samyang Corporation continues to expand its presence in the global food ingredients market through Fibernova, alongside its allulose brand Nexweet and resistant maltodextrin brand Fiberest. Allulose is an almost zero-calorie alternative sweetener that provides approximately 70% of the sweetness of sugar, while resistant maltodextrin is a soluble dietary fiber that may help support regular bowel movements, suppress postprandial increases in blood glucose levels and improve blood triglyceride levels.
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Samyang Corporation Unveils New Crystalline Dietary Fiber Brand 'Fibernova' at IFT 2026
