Quantum Is Now: From Pilots to Scalable Value in Financial Services

Financial Institutions have moved beyond quantum “proof-of-concepts for the slide deck” and are now testing where quantum and quantum-inspired methods generate measurable business value. Building on an ongoing KPMG Quantum Business Study in Financial Services (publication planned for May 2026), which is based on expert and practitioner interviews across banking, insurance and asset management, this talk distils fresh insights from the market.

We will dissect concrete use cases such as portfolio and collateral optimisation, risk aggregation, fraud detection and pricing, highlighting when quantum or hybrid quantum-classical approaches provide an edge over advanced classical methods – and when they do not. We discuss typical roadblocks (data, integration, model risk, skills, vendor landscape) and show how leading institutions structure their quantum readiness: from use-case selection and internal governance to budget allocation and KPI frameworks.

The session introduces a practical “Quantum Navigator” framework that C‑level leaders can use to assess whether a problem is quantum-suitable, what timelines are realistic (2026 vs. 2027+), and how to align experiments with regulatory and risk constraints.

Where to experiment now, where to partner – and where to wait – grounded in the latest interview findings from the KPMG study.