C-suite barometer: financial services sector view

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Featuring commentary from Forvis Mazars experts and a contribution from Götz Treber of the German Insurance Association, this edition offers a valuable benchmarking tool for financial services professionals navigating uncertainty and seeking growth in a globalised economy. 

The winners will be those who understand it is not simply about acquiring technology or a lack of new talent but the ability to develop a strategy and workforce to embrace the technology required to stay connected in a complex and global business landscape.

Emmanuel Dooseman Group Financial Services Leader

Key findings 

• Most leaders (96%) in the sector have a positive outlook for their businesses in 2025 with a majority (87%) reporting growing revenues.
• Economic uncertainty (37%) is listed as the main factor holding back growth, followed by increased competition (35%) and energy prices (33%). 
• Over a third (36%) of sampled leaders feel “very confident” in their ability to manage key trends - a figure that has dropped sharply since last year. 

Looking ahead, executives have outlined three core strategic priorities for 2025 and beyond: transformation through company IT and technology, new talent strategy and international expansion.

Explore the full findings and discover how financial services sector leaders are preparing for growth in a complex and competitive environment.