Fintech Magazine September 2026 | Page 16

STATISTICS

WRITTEN BY: MAYA DERRICK

Financial services is leading the efficiency drive, with nearly

1 IN 3 CFOs expecting to reduce headcount

Even among CFOs expecting revenue growth,

42 %

still anticipate flat or declining margins

CFO optimism has nearly halved, with

48 %

feeling less optimistic than three months ago, up from 25 % in autumn 2025