IT for financial firms
held to the highest regulatory standards.
From IIROC and OSC compliance to trading platform reliability and client data protection — we build IT environments that meet the regulatory expectations your clients and regulators hold you to.
Financial IT is a different category of risk
The regulatory expectations placed on financial services firms create IT requirements that standard managed IT providers are not equipped to meet. Compliance isn't optional — and the consequences of getting it wrong are severe.
Regulatory Compliance Complexity
IIROC, OSC, FINTRAC, and provincial securities regulations create overlapping IT requirements around data retention, access logging, communication archiving, and security controls. Getting it wrong has serious consequences.
Client Data Sensitivity
Financial client data — account information, portfolio details, personal financial information — is among the most targeted by cybercriminals. A breach is a regulatory event, not just a PR problem.
Trading Platform Reliability
For investment advisors and dealers, trading system downtime during market hours translates directly to financial loss and potential regulatory exposure. Reliability isn't just an operational concern.
Communication Archiving Requirements
IIROC and other regulators require comprehensive archiving of all client communications — email, text, social media, voice. Your IT systems need to capture and retain all of these.
IT services built for
financial services compliance
We understand the specific IT requirements of IIROC-registered dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, and insurance brokers operating in the Canadian regulatory environment.
Regulatory Compliance IT
IIROC, OSC, FINTRAC, and provincial securities compliance: we implement the IT controls, audit logging, communication archiving, and access management that regulators require — documented and audit-ready.
Financial Data Security
Multi-layer security for financial client data: encryption at rest and in transit, privileged access management, data loss prevention, and continuous monitoring for the threats financial firms attract.
Communication Archiving
Email, Teams, SMS, and voice archiving solutions that meet IIROC and OSC communication retention requirements. We implement SMARSH, Global Relay, Proofpoint Archive, or equivalent platforms for your firm.
Trading Platform Infrastructure
Support for trading platforms and market data systems: network performance optimization, redundant connectivity, and the uptime guarantees your trading operations demand.
Cybersecurity for Financial Firms
Purpose-built security for financial services: spear-phishing protection targeting advisors, BEC fraud prevention, account takeover monitoring, and security awareness training specific to financial sector threats.
Backup & Business Continuity
Financial record retention requires specific backup strategies. We implement immutable, auditable backups aligned to regulatory retention schedules with tested recovery procedures.
Microsoft 365 Compliance Configuration
Microsoft 365 configured for financial services: compliance centre setup, retention policies aligned to IIROC schedules, eDiscovery readiness, and privileged access management for sensitive systems.
IT Built for Regulatory Scrutiny
Financial services firms operate in one of the most demanding IT environments of any industry. We build the technical infrastructure that satisfies regulators, protects clients, and keeps your firm running.
Why Financial Services IT Is Unique
IIROC Compliance Infrastructure
Implement and document the IT controls required for IIROC registration and annual compliance reviews: access logging, communication archiving, data encryption, and the written policies regulators expect.
Communication Archiving Platforms
SMARSH, Global Relay, Proofpoint — we implement and manage compliant communication archiving for email, mobile, and voice so every client interaction is captured and searchable.
CRM for Financial Services
Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Redtail, Wealthbox — CRM implementation and management for wealth management practices, with proper data security and integration with your back-office systems.
Portfolio Management Systems
Croesus, Morningstar Portfolio Manager, SS&C Aries — IT infrastructure behind your portfolio management platforms, including data feeds, performance reporting, and client portal integration.
Secure Client Portals
Encrypted client portal implementation for statement delivery, secure messaging, and document exchange — meeting both regulatory requirements and client expectations for secure digital communication.
Cyber Insurance Readiness
We perform gap assessments against typical cyber insurance requirements for financial firms and help you implement the controls needed to qualify for coverage at reasonable premiums.
We understand
financial regulation
Financial services firms operate in one of the most heavily regulated and targeted IT environments in any industry. Our team understands IIROC requirements, OSC expectations, FINTRAC obligations, and the specific cybersecurity threats that financial advisors and dealers face.
Common questions
Ready for IT that satisfies regulators?
Book a discovery call with a specialist who understands financial services compliance. We'll assess your regulatory IT posture and show you where your environment is — and isn't — meeting IIROC and OSC expectations.