Financial services providers are rapidly driving forward the integration of AI and advanced digital technologies. However, speed alone is not enough. The findings of the KPMG Global Tech Report 2026: Focus on Financial Services show that sustained progress cannot be achieved without a solid technological foundation in areas such as data, cybersecurity, infrastructure, expertise and governance.
Based on the results of a global survey of 760 executives from financial firms, the report highlights an industry that is as ambitious as it is confident: 89 per cent see themselves as ‘innovators’ or ‘fast followers’ when it comes to technology adoption. At the same time, executives face real constraints when translating this momentum into scalable results, ranging from technical debt to a shortage of skilled workers.