The 2025 Anchin Financial Services Leadership Panels provided valuable insights into the evolving financial services landscape.Regulatory compliance is now integrated into operational and leadership strategy, emphasizing the importance of resilience.DORA mandates comprehensive ICT risk management, making transparency and accountability crucial.Valuation discussions focused on applying frameworks with judgment and alignment, addressing fair value challenges and capital structures.Many firms are underprepared for valuation conversations with auditors due to lack of formalized internal processes.Tax planning in 2025 is emphasized as a proactive, rather than reactive, strategy.Recent tax policy developments impact fund managers, requiring them to revisit compensation and entity structures.Financial services firms must integrate tax, valuation, and regulation as strategic components for success in the current market.Collaboration across disciplines is crucial for navigating the fast-paced regulatory changes and investor expectations.Technical expertise coupled with operational readiness is essential for firms to thrive in the dynamic financial services sector.