Amid a volatile geopolitical environment, 2025 brought both uncertainty and optimism with the advancement of AI, expanding cybersecurity risks, scrutiny around private asset valuation (especially private credit), and a rebounding M&A market. As we kick off 2026, dissecting trending data across three themes—Valuation, Protection and Deal Advisory—is key for understanding the state of M&A, private markets, cybersecurity and so much more. Click here to download an infographic unpacking 2025 developments and key considerations heading into 2026.
January 9, 2026
The 2026 Kroll Playbook
Stadium Security Considerations: From Brick and Mortar to Data Protection
Stadium security is no longer solely a matter of physical protection – it is a data and cyber challenge. Learn more about the tremendous number of considerations that go into safely executing a stadium event here.
State of Cyber Resilience
Kroll’s new global study brings fresh insight into how 1,000 senior security leaders view, prioritize and manage cybersecurity as an enterprise risk in a rapidly changing landscape. Drawing on survey responses from security experts worldwide across different industry verticals, the Cyber Resilience report highlights today’s biggest cybersecurity concerns, emerging threats and shifting investment priorities. Sign up now to receive early access to Kroll’s State of Cyber Resilience Research.
Valuation Insights H2 2025
Kroll is the leading independent provider of private market valuations. Valuation Insights H2 2025 brings together the latest themes shaping valuation and transaction dynamics across sectors. It highlights areas where markets are accelerating and emphasizes the importance of discipline and data in valuations.
Kroll StepStone Private Credit Benchmarks
The Kroll StepStone Private Credit Benchmarks support the continued demand for private credit by providing dynamic and accurate market intelligence. The Benchmarks use the most current and largest data set available for asset managers and investors to assess performance by region, sector and type of loan. Developed with the long-standing and data-driven private market expertise of both Kroll and StepStone Group, the Benchmarks—updated weekly—were built using loan-level data and information from more than 16,000 deals.
State of Portfolio Cybersecurity in Private Equity
In private equity, the stakes have never been higher: regulators are tightening oversight, threat actors are getting smarter and Limited Partners (LPs) demand transparency. The question isn’t if you’ll be tested, but how prepared will you be when it happens? Kroll’s Cyber Risk at Scale: Safeguarding Portfolio Value in Private Equity draws on insights from 300 fund leaders. This briefing uncovers real world practices in risk management, resource allocation and governance, giving you the clarity to benchmark and strengthen your cyber strategy. Sign up now to receive early access to Kroll’s State of Portfolio Cybersecurity research.
Kroll's 2025 Financial Crime Report
From advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to heightened geopolitical tensions, recent events have only amplified the challenges of fighting financial crime. Our Financial Crime Report, based on data from over 600 executives across the globe, provides insight to help leaders prepare for what’s next.
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