As we approach the end of another transformative year, we look ahead into our goals for 2025. In this exclusive interview, Apiax CEO Philip Schoch shares his insights, aspirations, and strategic vision for the upcoming year. From innovations to challenges, this candid conversation offers a glimpse into the future of embedded compliance and what’s next for our community.
Philip, how would you describe 2024 in one word? What’s your assessment of the last year?
“Solid.” Philip elaborated on how 2024 was a foundational year for Apiax, marked by strengthening core services and expanding client relationships.
“Solid because we did more of what we do best: creating solutions and services that help our clients stay compliant more efficiently, serving our clients in our core markets in Europe, Singapore, and the UK, and innovating in our category of embedded compliance for cross-border and content compliance use cases,” he shared.
What new developments can we expect from Apiax’s product lineup in 2025?
2025 is the year where the latest innovation will unveil its true value. Apiax has always been strong in delivering innovation that is applicable in day-to-day operations. This year will have both new features in our existing products and launches of all new product offerings. “While we continue to improve our cross-border compliance product lines, we are also delivering entirely new products in the content compliance category,” Philip added.
A key focus will be leveraging advancements in Generative AI (GenAI) technology alongside Apiax’s structured regulatory data. “This powerful combination will result in products that compliance teams can trust. Compliance will only adopt the latest technology if the produced data is fully traceable and explainable.”
What key themes are shaping Apiax’s goals for 2025?
Philip highlighted two core themes driving Apiax’s strategy:
- Trusted Products: Apiax will continue pushing boundaries with technical innovations, but never at the cost of trust. Trustable products are key for adoption within compliance operations.
- Partnership Expansion: Apiax aims to deepen product partnerships, offering clients integrated and out-of-the-box solutions with fully embedded compliance features.
Philip, do you think the market for digital compliance solutions is saturated?
“Not at all,” Philip emphasised. He believes the market remains underserved, with significant potential for further growth. “The reason for slow adoption is the current landscape of point solutions. Larger adoption will occur when compliance becomes an integrated part of the overall business process—when compliance is truly embedded,” he added. “At that point, the productivity gains are too obvious to be ignored.”
How has Apiax’s vision evolved over time?
Philip expressed that while the core mission remains unchanged—building products that improve compliance accuracy and reduce manual effort—technological advancements have reshaped how Apiax executes the vision. He then clarified that “the availability of large language models has accelerated our ability to combine curated regulatory data with automation tools, making compliance more efficient than ever.”
What lies ahead for 2025 and beyond
Philip concluded the interview by reflecting on the importance of staying adaptable in a rapidly evolving market. “Change is constant. Every challenge brings an opportunity. Staying alert and proactive will continue to drive our success.”
With a clear vision and a commitment to continuous innovation, Apiax is poised to make 2025 another transformative year, empowering businesses with cutting-edge compliance solutions and collaborative growth. Stay connected for upcoming updates and explore Apiax’s latest solutions by visiting our website today.