Raymond James Investment Banking Stanmore operates in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment where security, compliance, and business continuity are critical.
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The Challenge
The branch faced several challenges:
- Regulatory Compliance: Meeting stringent standards set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyber Essentials Plus, and other trading regulations while ensuring transparency in operations.
- Data Security Concerns: Safeguarding intellectual property, complex financial models, and critical financial data from cyber threats.
- Business Continuity Risks: Ensuring 24/7 access to trading systems and tools, as even a few minutes of downtime could result in financial losses.
- Remote Work Integration: Enabling secure remote work while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory security boundaries.
- Disaster Recovery Needs: Implementing a robust recovery plan to minimise downtime and restore operations quickly in case of technical failures or unforeseen events.
Our Solution
IT-LOGIX delivered a bespoke IT solution to address these challenges, tailored to the specific needs of Raymond James Investment Banking Stanmore:
- Secure Private Cloud Solution:
- Built a custom private cloud infrastructure that complies with FCA regulations and Cyber Essentials Plus standards.
- Ensured all data is stored locally in the UK and encrypted to protect intellectual property and critical financial data.
- Supported the seamless handling of complex financial models and trading data while maintaining regulatory transparency.
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery:
- Provided high-speed, redundant connectivity to keep trading systems and financial tools online at all times.
- Implemented a disaster recovery plan to ensure rapid restoration of services during unexpected events, reducing downtime to near-zero.
- Enhanced Security and Compliance:
- Deployed advanced encryption technologies and endpoint protection to secure sensitive data.
- Achieved compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, reinforcing trust with clients and regulatory bodies.
- Remote Work Enablement:
- Delivered secure remote access to trading systems and business tools, enabling employees to work from anywhere without compromising compliance.
- Ensured all remote access adhered to FCA and trading standard security requirements.
- 24/7 Monitoring and Support:
- Set up continuous monitoring of all systems to detect and resolve potential issues proactively.
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Provided round-the-clock technical support to ensure uninterrupted trading operations, even during peak times.
The Results
With IT-LOGIX’s solutions, Raymond James Investment Banking Stanmore achieved:
- Regulatory Compliance and Security: Full compliance with FCA, Cyber Essentials Plus, and trading standards, ensuring secure handling of sensitive financial data. Strong encryption and endpoint security protecting intellectual property and financial models.
- Uninterrupted Operations: Reliable high-speed connectivity and failover systems ensured 24/7 uptime for trading systems and tools. Rapid recovery capabilities minimised disruptions during unforeseen events.
- Flexibility and Scalability: Secure remote work capabilities allowed employees to work efficiently from anywhere without breaching compliance boundaries. A scalable private cloud solution prepared the branch for future growth and regulatory changes.
“In our industry, security, compliance, and uninterrupted operations are non-negotiable. IT-LOGIX provided us with a tailored solution that not only protects our data but also ensures we’re always connected and compliant. The secure private cloud, disaster recovery plan, and seamless remote access have made a significant impact on how we operate. IT-LOGIX’s expertise has given us confidence and peace of mind, allowing us to focus on delivering for our clients.”
