Cloud strategies in financial services

Turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities

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Cloud adoption in financial services is accelerating, and it’s not just about efficiency. It’s about reshaping cloud strategies to drive innovation and unlock long-term growth.

From trading analytics to smarter risk management and next-generation client platforms, firms are leveraging cloud technology to drive innovation, unlock new opportunities and stay ahead of growing complexity.

To understand what’s driving this shift – and how firms are responding to an ever-evolving landscape – we surveyed over 450 senior financial services executives across the globe. The results offer a detailed and interesting snapshot of an industry in motion - navigating evolving regulations, use cases, and investment priorities. 

Whether you’re shaping your own cloud roadmap or looking to benchmark your strategy, the report offers practical insight into how cloud is powering the next wave of financial innovation.

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Our report explores

Cloud strategies and investment

Current and anticipated cloud strategies and investment, including the impact of data security, privacy and sovereignty regulations

Agility and innovation

How strategies are evolving beyond cost savings to focus on agility and competitive edge as well as engagement with emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Cloud adoption maturity

Why there’s no one-size-fits-all journey when it comes to cloud adoption, and the critical role of operational resilience.

Key findings

  • 61%
    say cloud adoption either significantly reduced costs or marginally reduced costs for the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their IT infrastructure
  • 34%
    of IT and data budgets are being deployed on cloud services on average
  • 63%
    of respondents say that operational resilience is very important when selecting a cloud provider, while 29% say that it is critical

Resources

Blog

From regulation to resilience: How financial firms are evolving their cloud strategies

A new survey from LSEG shows that most financial services firms from around the globe have made changes or updates to their cloud strategies. While the approaches to compliance vary across regions, one theme stands out: operational resilience is a shared priority for both firms and regulators.

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Optimising processes in today’s digital landscape

Drawing on newly released survey data from over 450 senior financial services executives across the globe, this webinar examines how middle- and back-office teams are adapting. Join leading practitioners as they share real-world experiences and data-driven insights on what approaches are delivering results—and where hidden challenges remain.

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