KPMG – Pulse of Fintech, 2H 2024

The KPMG 'Pulse of Fintech, 2H 2024' report reviews the challenging year for global fintech investment, which fell to a seven-year low of $95.6 billion across 4,639 deals. Geopolitical conflicts, macroeconomic challenges, and high-profile elections contributed to the decline. However, a positive trend emerged in Q4'24, with fintech investment rising to $25.9 billion, driven by significant deals in the payments sector. The report highlights an optimistic outlook for 2025, expecting a rebound in investment amid declining interest rates and reduced uncertainty.