The Future of Finance Report 2025

Digital transformation in the financial services sector

The financial services sector is undergoing a rapid period of digital transformation, with cloud technology at its core. Our survey of IT leaders highlights key trends, challenges, and strategic priorities shaping the industry's future.

This survey was launched in January 2025 to capture insights from IT leaders and managers across the UK financial services sector, covering a diverse range of micro- sector specialisms, including:

• Investment Management

• Investment Companies

• Banking/Financial Services

• Accounting

• Brokerage

• Consulting

• Insurance

Readers of this report, representing similar stakeholders, will find the peer-driven insights valuable to put into action. Our goal is to help readers understand where the industry is heading and how to align their strategies accordingly.

The report contains:

• Foreword and executive summary of our findings

• Cloud adoption trends and patterns

• Security and compliance insights and best practice

• Data and digital ambitions in the financial services sector