Forecast 2026 —

23 February 2026

Recognise risk early, act decisively

Boards and executive teams are being tested by regulatory change, cyber and security threats, stubbornly high inflation, and a constantly evolving geopolitical landscape. Despite this volatility, Australia remains attractive to global investors, and depth in private markets is creating liquidity options that enable more creative restructuring solutions. We are also seeing renewed investor appetite for organisations that move early on managing risk and capability uplift.

Our Forecast is designed to help you navigate the year ahead with confidence. We hope you find these insights valuable and we look forward to working with you.

Boards and executive teams are being tested by regulatory change, cyber and security threats, stubbornly high inflation, and a constantly evolving geopolitical landscape.

The year ahead for

M&A and Capital Markets

Enterprise Security Risk

Cyber Preparedness

Regulatory Landscape

Corporate Misconduct

Insolvency

Restructuring

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