How Important is Encryption on Laptop Hard Disks?
Today, we’re going to be taking a closer look at a topic that often gets pushed to the sidelines and forgotten in our digital lives: encryption on laptop hard disks. It might not sound as exciting as the latest gadgets or software updates, but trust us, it's very...
Top 5 Ways Financial Planners Are Using Microsoft Co-Pilot
Are you ready to boost your productivity and streamline your workflow? If you’re nodding yes to this question, then Microsoft Co-Pilot could be exactly what you need. In this blog, we’ll be putting Microsoft Co-Pilot under the microscope and talking about how it can...
Is Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot Safe To Use For Financial Planners?
If we’re talking buzzwords in the realm of financial planning, chances are trust and confidentiality are the top two on your list. These words tend to be what can make or break a financial planning business, so it’s understandable that embracing new tech isn’t a...
What Does IT Downtime Cost Your Financial Planning Firm? Your Questions Answered.
In an era where everything is digitalised, nothing sends a shiver up a business's spine quite like the idea of IT downtime. Beyond the immediate inconvenience of not being able to access exactly what you need when you need it, downtime can incur eye-watering costs in...
Does Your Financial Services Company Still Need Legacy Systems?
Today, we’re going to take a look at a hot topic that's been buzzing around the fintech world – the never-ending debate on legacy systems. New technology is coming out faster than ever, yet it's still very common for financial services companies to use legacy systems...
How Can Your Financial Management Company Become FCA Compliant?
When it comes to financal services, staying compliant with regulations isn't just a box to tick and then forget about – it's the bedrock for trust, transparency, and security, benefiting both clients and the industry at large. In the UK, the Financial Conduct...
Why You Need a Password Manager for Your Financial Services Company
We’ve come a long way from the days when having a sticky note stuck to your monitor with all your passwords jotted down for everyone to see was the norm! (And no, it’s not OK to hide the sticky note under your keyboard, either!) When it comes to password protection,...
On the battle front: Protect your financial firm from these cyber security threats in 2024
Cyber criminals use increasingly sophisticated techniques to bypass security. So the more barriers you put in their way, the harder you make it for them to break into your systems. All businesses should be using MFA as it provides great protection against cyber attacks and other security threats. Our new free guide tells you all you need to know. Download your copy instantly.
360 Degree Peace of Mind: Introducing Compex IT’s S.A.F.E Method
In the world of financial services where the data being handled is often of a particularly sensitive nature, it’s vital to ensure you have the right IT infrastructure in place. Not only should it cater to your current needs, but it should also be able to anticipate...
5 Reasons Why Appointed Reps (ARs) Are A Threat To Your Financial Firm’s Security
It’s pretty common for financial firms to use appointed representatives (ARs) to undertake regulated activities. While this practice offers flexibility and specialisation, it also opens a Pandora's Box of security implications. The inherent problem lies in the fact...
What Are You Really Buying When You Outsource Your IT Support?
We’ve talked quite a bit about the obvious benefits to outsourcing your businesses IT needs including fixing tech issues, reducing the costs of in-house employees, and...
How To Get The Right Balance Between Security And Usability
With cybercrime growing, you might feel like the only way to protect your business is to lock your systems up like Fort Knox! But let's be real – not only is that on...
What Are The Benefits Of Outsourcing IT Services For A Financial Services Firm?
It you own or work in a senior role at a financial planning firm, you’ll know that you have to keep quite a few plates spinning at all times. So, the last thing you...
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