Corporate Finance Services Market Report 2025

The corporate finance services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.62 billion in 2024 to $12.7 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. Growth in the historic period was driven by rising investments in emerging markets, a stronger emphasis on sustainable and ESG-compliant investments, increasing demand for debt restructuring and refinancing solutions, the expanding role of private equity and venture capital funding, and a greater need for risk management and compliance services.

The corporate finance services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. Growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by the rising demand for strategic financial advisory, the growing need for mergers and acquisitions support, increased adoption of digital transformation in finance operations, greater globalization of businesses, and the rising complexity of corporate tax regulations. Key trends projected for this period include the adoption of technology in financial planning and analysis tools, automation of transactional processes through technology, integration of fintech platforms with traditional finance systems, the use of cloud-based solutions in corporate finance operations, and the application of blockchain for secure and transparent transactions.

The increasing volume of mergers and acquisitions is expected to drive the growth of the corporate finance services market in the coming years. Mergers and acquisitions involve combining companies or assets to achieve strategic, financial, or operational goals. Businesses are pursuing more mergers and acquisitions as they seek rapid expansion, greater market share, and stronger competitive advantage in a highly competitive environment. Corporate finance services play a critical role in these transactions by offering advisory expertise and financial analysis, reducing risks through due diligence, and improving overall deal efficiency and outcomes. For example, in June 2024, the UK’s Office for National Statistics reported that UK companies spent £4.4 billion ($5.1 billion) acquiring foreign businesses in the first quarter of 2024, up £0.9 billion ($1.04 billion) from the previous quarter. This rising trend highlights how mergers and acquisitions are fueling demand for corporate finance services.

Companies in the corporate finance services market are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to enhance efficiency and client service. One major development is the introduction of AI-powered decision-support tools, which use generative artificial intelligence to deliver instant, data-driven insights for complex financial instruments. In June 2023, LTX, a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc., a US-based fintech company, launched BondGPT, a generative AI-powered tool designed for the fixed income market. BondGPT provides 24/7 access to liquidity and credit analysis for complex bonds, along with advanced screening features and an intuitive interface. These capabilities help institutional investors quickly identify suitable investments and make informed decisions, reducing the need for extensive manual analysis.

In October 2023, Mediobanca S.P.A., an Italy-based investment banking company, acquired Arma Partners LLP for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Mediobanca’s position in the mergers and acquisitions advisory segment and enhances its ability to serve corporate clients with strategic and cross-border transaction expertise. Arma Partners LLP, based in the UK, provides corporate finance services and is expected to help expand Mediobanca’s global advisory reach.

Major players in the corporate finance services market are Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, Ernst & Young Global Limited, KPMG International Limited, McKinsey & Company Inc., Boston Consulting Group Inc., Grant Thornton International Ltd., Bain & Company Inc., Roland Berger GmbH, FTI Consulting Inc., Evercore Inc., Alvarez & Marsal Holdings LLC, Houlihan Lokey Inc., Rothschild & Co, PA Consulting Group Limited, Lincoln International LLC, AlixPartners LLP, Sia Partners, Arthur D. Little Inc., G & Co., Zanders Group B.V.

North America was the largest region in the corporate finance services market in 2024. The regions covered in corporate finance services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the corporate finance services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the financial sector, particularly in investment strategies and risk management. Heightened tariffs have fueled market volatility, prompting cautious behavior among institutional investors and increasing demand for hedging instruments. Banks and asset managers are facing higher costs associated with cross-border transactions, as tariffs disrupt global supply chains and dampen corporate earnings, key drivers of equity market performance. Insurance companies, meanwhile, are grappling with increased claims risks tied to supply chain disruptions and trade-related business losses. Additionally, reduced consumer spending and weakened export demand are constraining credit growth and investment appetite. The sector must now prioritize diversification, digital transformation, and robust scenario planning to navigate the heightened economic uncertainty and protect profitability.

Corporate finance services include financial advisory and management solutions that help businesses make well-informed strategic decisions. Their goal is to maximize shareholder value, optimize capital structures, and support long-term financial growth. These services play a vital role in handling complex transactions, investments, and financial planning.

The main categories of corporate finance services are mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private fund consulting, and board advisory services. Mergers and acquisitions involve combining companies through different financial transactions to achieve strategic goals. These services are provided to businesses of all sizes, from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to large corporations, and are used across industries such as banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, information technology (IT) and telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, and others.

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The corporate finance services market includes revenues earned by entities through financial due diligence, debt restructuring and refinancing, risk management, investment analysis, strategic financial planning, divestitures and spin-offs, and corporate restructuring advisory. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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