Quantum Technologies: Key Strategies & Opportunities for FinancialServices Leaders

This white paper, jointly produced by the World Economic Forum & Accenture, explores the strategic potential of quantumtechnologies in financial services. It outlines transformative applications in three primary domains: quantumcomputing, which offers breakthroughs in portfolio optimization, fraud detection, and risk modelling; quantum sensing, useful for high-frequency trading precision and ESG data accuracy; and quantum security and communications, essential for defending against future cyber threats via post-quantum cryptography (PQC), quantum key distribution (QKD), and quantum random number generation (QRNG).

Case studies from HSBC, Yapi Kredi, Santander, and others highlight real-world progress. The report emphasizes a six-pillar roadmap for stakeholders—R&D, infrastructure, collaboration, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and responsible deployment. It urges financial leaders to act now through pilot projects and partnerships to gain early-mover advantages, mitigate risks, and shape global standards. The document serves as a strategic guide for navigating quantum disruption and ensuring long-term resilience and leadership in the evolving financialecosystem.

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