regulatory risk

British  

noun

1. a risk to which private companies are subject, arising from the possibility of legislation or regulations that will affect business being adopted by a government

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Example Sentences

The legislation, if passed, is expected to be a major win for the crypto industry, giving exchanges, token issuers and other digital-asset firms a more predictable regulatory framework after years of uncertainty and enforcement-driven oversight.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

"We need a regulatory framework, we need to designate operating rules, insurance requirements, accessibility standards, possibly permitting fees, operational limits in high pedestrian areas, and to have accountability for the operators."

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

More broadly, the country’s regulatory framework reinforces a disease-centric approach.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Later this month, the 90-day public comment period on a new federal regulatory framework for fusion technology will come to a close.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

“With U.S. biofuels policy clarity now providing a stable regulatory framework, combined with our team’s solid execution, we are raising our earnings expectations for 2026,” said Chief Executive Juan Luciano.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026