Research Methodology – RegTech Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the RegTech Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the RegTech Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
Factors considered while calculating market size and share
- Number of companies adopting RegTech solutions
- Investments in the RegTech sector
- Geographical distribution of RegTech providers
- Regulation and compliance requirements in different financial sectors
- The sophistication and complexity of RegTech solutions
- Market dynamics (e.g., drivers, restraints, opportunities)
- Growth rate of the financial sector overall
Key Market Indicators
- RegTech spending by financial institutions
- Number and value of RegTech M&A deals
- Regulatory fines and penalties in the financial sector
- Regulatory changes affecting the adoption of RegTech
- Number of new entrants and startups in the RegTech space
- Number of patents filed in the RegTech space
- Global rankings of regulatory environments
Growth Trends
- Increasing use of AI and machine learning in RegTech
- Growth in cloud-based RegTech solutions
- Increasing demand for automated compliance solutions
- Expansion of RegTech into non-financial sectors
- Continuous evolution and development of new regulations
- Growth of RegTech accelerators and incubators
- Growth in demand for RegTech solutions due to increasing complexity of regulatory environment
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the RegTech Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the RegTech Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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