BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Banking and Financial Services:Transforming financial enterprise with secure, scalable technology
Financial institutions today are navigating unprecedented regulatory demands, sophisticated cyber threats, rapid cloud adoption and rising customer expectations. Achieving success requires not just adopting new technologies, but implementing resilient, compliant and scalable solutions tailored to the realities of banking, insurance and financial services.
Explore the right approach for your organisation.
A track record of sector leadership
SCC delivers secure, independent IT solutions to Insurance, Retail Banks, Investment Banks, Fintech & Capital Markets and broader Financial Services organisations, driving concrete improvements in risk reduction, operational resilience, customer engagement and accelerated transformation. With 50 years of experience supporting leading global FS&I brands, SCC’s heritage and strategic leadership provide assurance of high-impact, experience-driven outcomes for every client partnership.
Banking and financial services are facing unrivalled pressures
Organisations across banking, insurance and financial services face interconnected challenges that demand both technical innovation and regulatory alignment.
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Cybersecurity & Financial Crime: Increasingly sophisticated threats, data breaches and fraud, with global breaches costing organisations millions. Institutions must align with FCA, PSD2, GDPR and the EU AI Act to protect customers and operations. According to a Bank of England survey, cybersecurity is the top risk highlighted by the sector, with breach costs averaging USD 4.45M in 2023. Over half of organisations plan to increase their security investment in response.
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Legacy Infrastructure: Outdated, inflexible systems increase operational costs, impede digital transformation and elevate compliance risks.
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Automation & AI: Predictive analytics, machine learning and generative AI offer huge potential but raise transparency, governance and fairness concerns.
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Regulatory Demands: Frameworks like DORA and updated AML rules require proactive automation and robust, real-time audit.
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Skills Shortage: A growing gap in specialist digital and security expertise requires flexible resourcing, managed services and upskilling programmes.
From challenge to outcome
SCC delivers IT solutions that enable financial services organisations to meet regulatory mandates, accelerate cloud transformation and advance core banking capabilities. Our vendor-agnostic approach helps minimise migration risk, strengthens cybersecurity and drives the adoption of digital financial services. From audit and risk management to enhanced customer experience, our engagement model links every solution to your business outcomes.
SCC provides an extensive suite of Value-Add Services to enhance FS&I operational efficiency, including tailored technology solutions, networking, IT asset management and payment solutions.
Opportunities, challenges and SCC solutions for banking, financial services and insurance
Insights and resources
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Banking and Finance
Meeting Intelligence: Where Microsoft 365 Copilot delivers its greatest impact
Cost-effective, cloud-based device management that transforms productivity, visibility and security Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, has seen remarkable adoption since its launch, with official statistics showing daily usage almost doubling every three months. As its capabilities expand across the Microsoft 365 suite, organisations continue to discover new productivity possibilities. However, many organisations have become fixated on…
Banking and Finance
Don’t forget your Teams Rooms during your Windows 11 hardware refresh
The world of work has changed so much in the last few years that the standard workplace technology we use daily is now very different. As hybrid and flexible work has become the norm in organisations all over the world, collaboration tools that connect office-based and home-based employees, such as Microsoft Teams Rooms are now…
Banking and Finance
Keeping finance data safe and compliant
Data security and compliance are now core to day-to-day life in many industries, and certainly in the banking and finance world. The combination of increased data volumes, tightening compliance rules and rising customer expectations (both for security and user experience) means that many businesses in the sector need to take more action. Getting security and…
Banking and Finance
How the banking and finance sector can respond to ESG demands
The UK Government wants the country as a whole to reach Net Zero carbon emissions. Gaining the support of the banking and finance sector is critical to reaching that bold but very important target. As such a huge contributor to the UK’s economic output – 8.3% as of 2021 – banks and other financial institutions…
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Innovation Island
Welcome to Innovation Island During their 2023 annual voyage, Innovation Island was discovered by SCC with the help of its open-source partner, Red Hat. Here SCC and Red Hat found a home for three of their products; Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Come and discover the endless…
Banking and Finance
A strategic partner for finance and insurance
As Europe’s largest independent IT integrator, SCC provides FS&I organisations with the rare combination of deep industry expertise, vendor-agnostic solutions and proven delivery at scale. Our commitment: simplify complexity, accelerate compliance and unlock innovation for the financial services sector.
With 50 years of financial services experience, CREST-accredited SOC capabilities, DORA-ready cloud solutions and ISO/IEC 27001 certification, SCC ensures your technology landscape is secure, compliant and future-ready.
Proven expertise & experience
SCC combines deep industry expertise, comprehensive compliance knowledge and cutting-edge digital innovation to deliver transformative outcomes for financial services. Trusted by leading organisations including Secure Trust Bank, Nationwide, Morgan Stanley and Lancashire Insurance, we continually invest in skills and frontline expertise to stay ahead of evolving sector needs. Our partnerships have enabled clients to modernise legacy systems, strengthen resilience, accelerate cloud adoption and enhance customer experiences with measurable results.
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Secure IT separation and transformation post-restructuring for a UK retail bank.
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Hybrid cloud adoption and cost savings through Azure migration at Lancashire Insurance.
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SLA-driven infrastructure resilience and continuity for Nationwide.
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Cloud-based modernisation of core banking platforms to reduce risk exposure.
Extensive partner ecosystem
SCC operates a truly vendor-agnostic model, partnering with global leaders such as Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, leading cloud hyperscalers and specialist RegTech providers. As a Microsoft partner in the exclusive Copilot for M365 Jumpstart program and a Cisco Gold Provider for Managed Services, SCC combines deep technical credentials with independence of choice. This approach ensures our clients access best-in-class solutions from Azure cloud modernisation to AI-driven compliance while retaining the flexibility to avoid vendor lock-in and design technology roadmaps around business outcomes, not supplier constraints.
Commitment to sustainability
SCC integrates sustainability into every solution, enabling FS&I organisations to meet ESG commitments and regulatory reporting standards without compromising performance. From carbon tracking and renewable-powered data centres to zero-landfill recycling and circular hardware strategies, our lifecycle services help financial institutions align compliance and resilience with measurable sustainability outcomes.
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SCC Recyclea: £25m invested in a 60,000 sq ft recycling centre that processes over 200,000 IT assets per year, powered entirely by renewable energy and aligned to a zero waste-to-landfill policy.
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Carbon reporting leadership: We disclose to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and have accelerated our net-zero target to 2040.
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Sustainable operations: Hybrid and electric fleet transition, 100% renewable energy in offices and comprehensive recycling services with secure data destruction.
Accreditations
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CREST accredited Security Operations Centre, for continuous, regulated finance threat monitoring.
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DORA-Ready cloud solutions, with architectures mapped to EU Digital Operational Resilience Act.
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ISO/IEC 27001 Certification, for rigorous information security management.
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Microsoft Gold Partner – Financial Services, advanced specialisation in banking/cloud security.
What our financial services customers say
SCC’s ability to quickly align cloud infrastructure to FCA compliance, while managing our complex multi-site requirements, directly improved our audit outcomes and reduced risk exposure
Head of IT Operations, Secure Trust Bank
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Meet our financial services & insurance specialists
Mike Dacey
Now into his 3rd decade within the IT industry, Mike is well known for being a trusted advisor to his financial services customers who are navigating digital transformation. He has consistently delivered strategic technology solutions that drive operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer-centric innovation. Known for his deep understanding of the financial sector’s evolving needs, Mike has led high-performing sales teams and built long-standing partnerships with global technology providers. His consultative approach and market insight have helped clients modernise legacy systems, adopt cloud and data platforms, and embrace agile operating models. Passionate about enabling change, Mike combines commercial acumen with a people-first leadership style, inspiring teams to deliver measurable outcomes and long-term value. Whether guiding C-suite conversations or mentoring future leaders, he remains committed to helping organisations harness technology to stay competitive in a rapidly shifting landscape.
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Paul Winstanley
With over 25 years in the IT industry, Paul Winstanley is a seasoned professional known for driving business transformation through strategic technology adoption. He has partnered with global enterprises within the financial services & insurance sector to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and digital resilience. Leveraging deep expertise in enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and managed services, Paul excels at aligning technology with business goals. His consultative approach, combined with a strong vendor network and market insight, has helped clients navigate complex change and unlock long-term value. Passionate about building trusted relationships, Paul continues to lead with integrity, vision, and a relentless focus on customer success.
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James Gosling
James is an experienced Account Manager with a strong track record of supporting insurance sector clients through strategic technology adoption. With deep knowledge of enterprise solutions and customer engagement, he helps his customers modernise operations, improve agility, and enhance customer experience. James builds trusted relationships by aligning IT capabilities with business goals, leveraging strategic vendor partnerships and always led with a consultative approach. Passionate about delivering value, he works closely with stakeholders to drive innovation and long-term success with his insurance customers.
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Ready to modernise your banking, financial, or insurance operations? Connect with SCC’s financial services specialists to design and deploy secure, compliant, and future-ready solutions tailored to your needs.
The SCC Advantage
SCC serves as a strategic partner in navigating complex IT landscapes, offering integrated support across digital workplaces, data and AI requirements, enterprise software management, infrastructure and cloud environments. Explore how our expertise enables organisations to implement lasting, efficient solutions at every stage of transformation.
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Flexible payment solutions
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SCC Consultancy
SCC’s Consultancy Practice helps customers align their tech strategy with their business strategy – enabling your business and driving ROI. Our consultants support you on your journey, specialising in: AI, M&A, Programme Recovery, Application Transformation, and Change & Adoption.