How financial services firms can maintain agility while protecting data, systems and investor trust. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications have become embedded into the daily operations of financial services firms. From CRM platforms and portfolio analytics tools to collaboration suites and workflow automation, SaaS offers efficiency, scalability and speed. The shift to cloud-first models has enabled firms to modernise operations without the capital expenditure traditiona

How FCA-regulated firms can harness the power of generative AI without compromising on governance, data protection or investor trust. Generative AI is no longer a distant frontier. Across financial services, it is redefining how firms analyse data, produce documentation and streamline investment operations. For hedge funds competing in complex markets, its potential to boost productivity and decision-making is undeniable. Yet as innovation accelerates, the FCA’s evolving expe

In the days when staff, servers and data were onsite, appliance-based firewalls protected everything within that perimeter. They acted as a gateway between the corporate network and the internet. But technology has moved on and so has the world. Workforces are now hybrid, with employees accessing SaaS systems (such as Microsoft Office 365, Bloomberg Anywhere and Salesforce) from multiple locations and via various devices. For hedge funds, operations are increasingly globalise

The rise of deep-fake technology represents one of the most significant and fast-evolving risks facing hedge funds today.