February 2026
KPMG has received top rankings across multiple categories in the Source client perceptions study: Perceptions of Consulting in Financial Services 2025. According to buyers of Financial Consulting services who participated in the study, KPMG ranked 1st in multiple categories, including:
- 1st for value in Financial Services, by clients
- 1st for most authoritative firm in financial services, by clients
- 1st for most shortlisted in Financial Services, by clients
- 1st for first choice for regulatory-driven work in financial services, by clients
- 1st for first choice for financial management in Financial Services, by clients
KPMG firms are proud of this recognition, which underscores the trust in our expertise and our commitment to high standards. These rankings are not just accolades — they are a reflection of a client-centric approach, innovative thinking, and a reputation for excellence that consistently deliver measurable impact for financial services organizations worldwide.
Additionally, the report indicates that KPMG is 1st for most shortlisted in Financial Services overall as well as AI advice and implementation, business strategy, data & analytics, operations improvement, regulatory-driven work, risk management and sales & marketing by clients.
Being ranked the #1 Top Rated firm for Value by our financial services clients reflects the trust placed in KPMG firms to deliver measurable, sustained impact. From business transformation enabled by AI to our deep functional and sector expertise, our focus is on remaining #1 and driving outcomes that make the difference.
Global recognition for KPMG confirms what we see in practice across the Caucasus and Central Asia: the demand for high-quality consulting in the financial sector is growing. Financial institutions in the region are currently focused on digital transformation and compliance. For us, this top ranking is, above all, a responsibility to ensure that every project we undertake delivers measurable value for the sustainable growth of our region’s financial ecosystem.
About the study
Source’s Perceptions of Consulting in Financial Services 2025 study reveals what 641 executives, directors, and senior managers in financial services think about the leading consulting services firms and examines clients’ perceptions of the quality, value, and attributes of different firms as they move from awareness, to shortlisting a firm, to their experience as a direct client. Respondents were asked to identify three firms they’re familiar with, giving Source 1,923 responses about different firms. Respondents represent a wide range of countries and business functions, and 92% work in organizations that generate more than $500 million in revenue.