Enter the future
The pace of change has never been faster – and securities and investments firms need to transform if they are to capitalize on new market opportunities.
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Six trends shaping the future of securities and investments
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The big move to the cloud
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Securities and investments
Connecting ecosystems
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More focus on digital transformation
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The rise of ESG investing
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Are you rising to the challenge?
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The promise of advanced technology
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The cryptocurrency opportunity
Cloud is now everywhere – and for securities and investments firms, cloud-native approaches and deployments are well underway. It’s easy to see why: cloud offers scale, security, access to advanced technologies such as AI, and enhanced real-time data analytics. And of course, cloud significantly lowers your TCO and risk.
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Evolve your infrastructure: Increase your operational resilience, drive scalability and lower TCO and risk.
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FIS can help
FIS has embraced the cloud: Our cloud-native platforms deliver scalable, data-driven solutions to deepen customer relationships, achieve faster time to market, and manage cost and risk effectively.
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Take control of your operations: Reduce your TCO, drive efficiency and boost customer engagement.
Cloud’s enabling technology – paired with emerging technologies like open APIs – is helping firms create ecosystems with low operational costs and frictionless data flows. With modern solutions built on open APIs and microservices, you can share data easily and extend your capabilities into new business growth areas.
FIS has embraced open APIs: Our open API solutions help clients achieve digital transformation and system integration, so they can make better use of their strongest assets – data and stability – for better performance and client engagement.
"Digitally transformed operating models will support long term growth and success." – Jason Baldesare, VP, Enterprise Strategy, Capital Markets, FIS
three Reasons Why Digital Operating Models Are the Future
Jason Baldesare, VP, Enterprise Strategy, Capital Markets, FIS
For long-term growth and success, capital markets firms should digitally transform their operating model in three dimensions. One, develop a digital strategy with advanced technology. Two, embrace the cloud so your applications are cloud-native and accessible from anywhere in the world. And three, focus on recruiting the right talent – especially for emerging areas such as ESG and artificial intelligence.
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Tomorrow's capital markets workforce will increasingly demand frictionless digital experiences – so are you prepared? By embracing a data-first mindset and digitizing products and services, institutions will be able to extract insights more efficiently and improve the investment decisioning process. As well as giving clients faster and more accurate information, firms will also be able to focus their workforce on that all-important client experience.
Simplify your digital transformation: Enable the transition to the cloud and tap into open API solutions.
of capital markets firms plan to leverage Fintech as part of digital transformation projects
FIS has embraced digital: Our digital solutions eliminate data friction and deliver real-time customer insights for better and faster decision-making.
The rise of esg investing
The intensifying focus on ESG within investment markets drives companies implement the cutting-edge technology to support this growth area. In fact, technology is not just critical, technology is the answer in smart ESG investment decisions. With accurate reporting, data analytics and risk management firms will be able to maximise their client investment returns.
Capitalize on new growth opportunities: Embrace technology that supports ESG legislation, data and risk analysis, enabling you to drive your ESG initiatives forward.
FIS has embraced ESG: Our solutions provide meaningful ESG insights you need to consider the most appropriate risk measures against the background of impending regulations. Our technology allows you to slice and dice data for smart climate and sustainability risk management.
Ulf Füllgraf, Managing Director, Alpha Centauri Investment Management
Broad ESG and climate change considerations have no economic investment value of their own. Given individual values, principles and beliefs on one side, and economic materiality on the other, ESG information should be seen as an added component to investment decisions, not as a sole driver.
"ESG data providers are driving the need for industry standards." – Tony Warren, Securities & Investments
What’s Next in ESG
It’s never been more important to embrace creative investing via new ideas and solutions, and to take full advantage of advanced tech. Not only can you reduce your operating costs – with the help of AI, you can also enhance investing and decision-making, creating faster time-to-market.
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of capital markets plan to invest in AI
Address today’s unique market conditions without delay: Leverage machine learning and AI to give you faster time to value.
FIS has embraced AI: Our AI solutions rapidly identify risks and opportunities to address customers’ most pressing needs. We provide a fully integrated no-code solution that extends AI capabilities to your own development organization, meaning you can take advantage throughout your operations.
The future starts today
Cloud, automation, data, digital customer insights – the future of capital markets is taking shape faster than ever before. With data poised to play an increasingly important role in the future, are you ready to become a data-first institution and capitalize on new market opportunities such as crypto and ESG? We’re ready to support your transformation and deliver the capabilities, experience and bold ideas you need to take your business to the next level.
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Crypto and digital assets are here and expanding in all directions – but uncertainty remains over how crypto can plug into traditional financial institutions’ existing operations and technology platforms. While retail investors can easily trade crypto or NFTs, the picture is more complex for institutional investors. The time to think about crypto is now.
of investment banks and
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of brokers are prioritizing trading support for digital assets
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FIS powers four out of the five top crypto exchanges?
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Capitalize on new growth opportunities: Tap into crypto and digital assets securely, and get an easy head start on your transformational journey – from day one to full maturity.
FIS has embraced crypto: Our solutions help you navigate the bridge between traditional and digital assets swiftly and securely. We simplify the complex with integrated technology and solutions for trading, investment operations and processing, bringing you a frictionless experience.
"Clients are seeking to process digital assets inside traditional asset platforms." – John Avery, VP, Enterprise Strategy, FIS
The Future of Digital Assets in Capital Markets
