Turn financial data into clarity, confidence and control
We advise on and deliver technology platforms, systems, and services for the financial sector, including banking, capital markets, pensions and wealth management.
We modernise critical infrastructure, transform fragmented data into the foundation for intelligent automation and insight, and create user experiences that build customer confidence and loyalty.
Grow revenue, improve margins, and build sustainable offerings that earn long-term trust.
Break the cycle. Design the future.
The biggest transformation in financial services is through deliberate continuous modernisation of legacy systems and smarter use of data.
Old architectures slow innovation, raise costs, and expose firms to risk. Each year of delay compounds the problem.
We help you break free from this cycle. By modernising platforms, bringing clarity to your AI strategy, and building cloud-first infrastructure, we help you:
- Deliver personalised, omnichannel digital journeys
- Improve agility and resilience in the face of change
- Turn data from a liability into a strategic advantage
- Build strong data foundations to better anticipate
risk and meet regulatory demands - Prepare your organisation for responsible AI adoption
- Modernise incrementally to deliver tangible revenue at every stage
Our work in financial services
Starling Bank
Redburn
Tax Systems
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Problem exploration
Uncover root causes, define transformation priorities, and shape practical roadmaps to ensure successful continuous delivery.
Data and AI
Find AI clarity. Align investments with purpose, measurable outcomes, and governance. From risk pricing to claims automation, we augment and enhance the areas with the biggest impact.
Data engineering
Build cloud-native data platforms with robust orchestration, governance, and real-time analytics to turn raw data into trusted insight.
Customer experience (CX)
Modernise digital journeys through scalable platforms, flexible CMSs, and reusable design systems for seamless, omnichannel experiences.
Cloud migration and governance
Migrate without disruption: designing compliant, scalable architectures that support evolving AI and regulatory needs.
Major trends reshaping financial services
1. Data and AI as strategic infrastructure
AI adoption is accelerating, but success depends on strong data foundations. Firms are investing heavily in data engineering to improve customer personalisation, sharpen risk management, and build the clarity needed for scalable, responsible AI.
2. Regulation as a catalyst for growth
Evolving frameworks from the FCA, EU, and global regulators are no longer just a compliance challenge. Firms that strengthen data governance and transparency can turn regulatory readiness into a competitive advantage—using trusted data to extract sharper insights and identify new opportunities.
3. Cyber security and operational resilience
The rise in sophisticated cyber threats means resilience is now a board-level priority. Data breaches damage trust, disrupt operations, and directly affect profitability. Forward-looking firms are modernising legacy systems to close vulnerabilities and protect customer confidence.
4. Economic and talent pressures
Persistent cost pressures and talent shortages in key technical areas are reshaping investment priorities. Transformation programmes must now prove a clear and measurable return on investment. Incremental modernisation—upgrading systems in stages—helps reduce cost and risk while building long-term capability.
Why work with Softwire?
Talk 1-1 with a financial services expert
Our clients stay with us because we deliver lasting value – over 80% of our work each year comes from repeat partnerships built on trust and quality.
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