Corporate governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professionals must stay ahead of the rapidly changing business environment caused by internal and external fluctuation: changes across emerging markets, new technologies, business relationships, regulations, and competitive pressures. They must specifically understand how key market trends will impact the company's ability to do business successfully within the boundaries of applicable regulations, governing principles, and appropriate risk thresholds. The top trends in 2008 will put further pressure on GRC professionals by increasing what is expected of them and exposing more details of their performance.