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Wavex
Wavex financial services team
Finance SectorFCA Compliant

IT Services Built for Financial Services

Wavex delivers security-first managed IT services designed specifically for FCA-regulated firms, asset managers, wealth managers, and financial services businesses. We understand your regulatory obligations - and we help you meet them.

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FCA Operational Resilience
ISO 27001 Certified
GDPR Compliant
PCI DSS Ready
The Challenge

The Unique IT Challenges Facing Financial Services

Financial services firms operate in one of the most demanding regulatory and threat environments of any sector. Generic IT support simply isn't adequate.

Sophisticated Cyber Threats

Financial firms are the most targeted sector for cybercrime. Ransomware, business email compromise, and insider threats pose existential risks to client data and firm reputation.

Regulatory Complexity

FCA regulations, GDPR, MiFID II, and PCI DSS create a complex compliance landscape. Non-compliance carries severe financial penalties and reputational damage.

Operational Resilience

FCA's operational resilience requirements demand that firms can withstand, adapt to, and recover from disruptions - with documented, tested plans.

Technology Modernisation

Legacy systems, fragmented data, and outdated infrastructure create inefficiencies and security vulnerabilities that hinder growth and competitiveness.

Our Solutions

IT Solutions Tailored for Financial Services

Every service we deliver to financial firms is designed with regulatory compliance, data security, and operational resilience at its core.

FCA-Aligned Security Controls

We implement security controls that help to support your compliance requirements, including risk management controls (using the CIS global risk framework).

FCA PS21/3DORAISO 27001

Data Protection & GDPR

End-to-end data governance covering classification, encryption, access controls, and audit trails - ensuring GDPR compliance and client data protection.

GDPRUK GDPRICO Guidelines

24×7 Threat Monitoring

Continuous monitoring of your environment using our Enterprise-Grade toolset, with automated alerts and rapid incident response from our security operations team.

CIS ControlsNIST Framework

Secure Cloud Infrastructure

Azure-based infrastructure with financial-grade security controls, geo-redundant backup, and disaster recovery - meeting FCA operational resilience standards.

Azure for FinanceISO 22301

Compliance Reporting

Automated compliance dashboards and audit-ready reports that simplify regulatory submissions and demonstrate your security posture to regulators and auditors.

Audit ReadyBoard Reporting

Security Awareness Training

Phishing simulations, mandatory training modules, and regular security briefings - building a security-conscious culture across your firm.

FCA SM&CRStaff Training
Compliance & Security

Meeting Regulatory Standards - Without the Complexity

Navigating FCA, GDPR, and ISO requirements simultaneously is a significant burden so IT often operates completely separate from compliance. Wavex simplifies compliance by building it into every system we manage - providing you a compliance dashboard, so you can demonstrate your obligations to regulators and investors with confidence.

FCA Operational Resilience
PS21/3 & SS1/21 compliant
GDPR & UK GDPR
Full data governance
ISO 27001
Certified framework
Cyber Essentials Plus
NCSC certified
PCI DSS
Payment card security
MiFID II
Record keeping & reporting
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Financial services professional
100%
Support achieving
FCA pass rate
Case Studies

Real Results for Financial Services Clients

The following are real client engagements from Wavex's financial services practice.

Financial ServicesIT Support & Mobile Security

Financial Services IT Modernisation

A leading London financial services firm required a complete IT infrastructure overhaul and office relocation delivered on a tight deadline. Wavex planned and executed the migration so that the new building and IT infrastructure were fully operational by 9am on the first working day.

Key outcomes
  • New IT infrastructure delivered on time and on budget
  • Full office relocation completed with zero business downtime
  • Mobile security implemented across the workforce
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Financial ServicesIT Security & Device Management

Security & Mobility for a Financial Organisation

A London-based property management and investment group needed a structured approach to device management, security compliance, and mobile workforce enablement. Wavex leveraged MDM and Azure Active Directory to achieve Cyber Essentials Plus compliance while improving end-user accessibility.

Key outcomes
  • Achieved Cyber Essentials Plus compliance across all managed devices
  • Reduced time spent on manual device configurations and setup
  • Device management capability scaled to support company growth
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Performance

Proven Results Across Financial Services Clients

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Client Stories

Trusted by Financial Services Leaders

"Why is there not a box for 'Excellent'? Never had poor, average or just good service from any of your representatives yet! Thanks very much again."

Sara

Client, Financial Services

"As ever a superb service."

Gregg

Client, Financial Services

"Our decision to switch IT service provider was not a prospect we relished but Wavex made the transition seem effortless."

Steve (CEO)

, London Financial Firm

Our Delivery Model

How We Deliver IT Services to Financial Services Firms

Switching IT provider is a significant decision - especially for regulated firms where continuity and compliance are non-negotiable. Our onboarding process is designed to be seamless and risk-free.

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Financial Services IT Assessment

We begin with a free, no-obligation assessment of your current IT environment - identifying security gaps, compliance risks, and cost inefficiencies specific to your regulatory obligations.

02

Tailored Compliance-Aligned Proposal

We produce a detailed proposal aligned to your FCA obligations, your risk appetite, and your operational resilience requirements - not a generic off-the-shelf package.

03

Zero-Disruption Onboarding

Our onboarding team handles the full transition - including Microsoft licensing, cloud migration, and security hardening - without disrupting your trading or client-facing operations.

04

Ongoing Compliance Partnership

From day one, your environment is monitored 24x7, your team has access to expert support, and your dedicated consultant reviews your technology and compliance roadmap quarterly.

Ready to Strengthen Your IT and Compliance Posture?

Book a free FCA operational resilience assessment. We'll review your current environment, identify compliance gaps, and show you what best-in-class IT looks like for your firm.

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Get Started

Speak with a Financial Services IT Specialist

Our financial services team understands the FCA regulatory environment, the data sensitivity requirements, and the operational resilience demands of your sector. Let's have a frank conversation about your IT.

Free FCA operational resilience gap assessment
Security posture review against CIS Controls
Detailed proposal within 5 business days
Sector-specialist account management
Flexible contract terms

Regulated by the FCA?

We have deep experience supporting FCA-regulated firms with their operational resilience and cybersecurity obligations under PS21/3 and SS1/21.

Book a Compliance Review

A Wavex financial services specialist will assess your current IT and compliance posture - at no cost.

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