KPMG Announces "Global AI in Finance 2026" Report

KPMG International (Chair: Bill Thomas) has published the research report "Global AI in Finance 2026," based on a survey of 1,013 senior leaders in finance and decision-making roles across 20 countries and 13 sectors, belonging to companies with annual revenues of $250 million USD or more. This survey comprehensively analyzes how AI is adopted, evaluated, and operated under governance frameworks within finance functions. The results indicate that while AI adoption is rapidly progressing, the extent to which its benefits can be maximized is significantly influenced by maturity levels.

The key findings of this survey are as follows:

Active AI adoption across finance departments has more than doubled, increasing from 30% in 2024 to 75%, with 71% of leaders reporting that AI meets or exceeds their Return on Investment (ROI) expectations.

Companies report significant improvements in the quality of decision-making (70%), speed (71%), and predictive accuracy (64%).

Companies that have advanced their efforts to ensure AI reliability show 3 to 6 times higher error reduction rates (33% vs. 6%) and a higher level of confidence in scaling AI (42% vs. 14%).

36% of companies perceive data quality as both their biggest challenge and their biggest opportunity.

This press release is a Japanese abridged translation of a press release originally issued by KPMG International on May 11, 2026. The original English text takes precedence in content and interpretation.

Research Report (English)

KPMG Global AI in Finance 2026

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Member firms in Japan include:

Azusa LLC, KPMG Tax Corporation, KPMG Advisory Holding Corporation, KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd., KPMG FAS Co., Ltd., KPMG Forensic & Risk Advisory Co., Ltd., KPMG Azsa Sustainability Co., Ltd., KPMG Healthcare Japan Co., Ltd., KPMG Social Insurance Labor Attorney Corporation, KPMG Ignition Tokyo Co., Ltd.