Recent high-profile cyberattacks on UK retailers, such as Harrods, the Co-op and Marks & Spencer, have highlighted the increasingly...

At the recent HFM With Intelligence Women's Network Lunch (March 2025), our Founding Partner, Carrie Whamond, alongside a group of...

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial services, compliance with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations is not just a...

Operational resilience is a critical concern for financial services firms, particularly as the Bank of England mandates enhanced...

In 2025, the financial services sector stands at the forefront of digital transformation, embracing emerging technologies that redefine...

By Carrie Whamond, Founding Partner at Alternit One In the world of finance, many of us thrive on high-stakes decision-making and...

By Carrie Whamond, Founding Partner at Alternit One Part 1 of this series explored the first signs of a cyberattack and the initial...

When selecting an operational software provider, two key players often stand out: Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. Both platforms...

By Carrie Whamond, Founding Partner at Alternit One Cybersecurity is now a board-level priority for every business, and for Chief...

In today’s rapidly evolving financial market, effective communication and collaboration are vital for maintaining a competitive edge. The...

As financial institutions increasingly adopt advanced audio-visual (AV) technology, ensuring regulatory compliance has become a top...

In today's business environment, trust is paramount. Companies that prioritise Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies not...

In today's dynamic business environment, vendor accountability has become a critical concern for companies seeking reliable and...

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to take effect in January 2025. Marking a significant regulatory shift, the act is...

Email attacks (spoofing and phising) have never been more of a concern for the financial services industry, and earlier this year,...

The landscape of email security requirements is constantly evolving. This is largely due to the ever-growing sophistication of cyber...

2023 was a significant year for generative AI. Within a few weeks following its launch in November 2022, Reuters reported that Open AI...

2024 is set usher in a new wave of ESG regulations in both the UK and the EU. At the end of Q4/23, the FCA finalised its rules regarding...

2023 has been a disruptive year for artificial intelligence (AI) - so much so that McKinsey&Co dubbed the year as “generative AI’s...

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced the launch of Microsoft Copilot that will go live on November 1st. Chris Steele, CTO at Alternit...