Planning Your IT Improvements for the New Year
30 December 2025
As the year draws to a close, it is a good time to reflect on how well your technology supports your business and regulatory obligations.
The FCA expects firms to have systems that are appropriate, resilient, and regularly reviewed. This does not require complex solutions, but it does require clarity and ownership.
Questions worth asking as you plan ahead:
- Are your systems reliable and resilient enough for everyday operations?
- Are staff making effective use of tools like Microsoft 365?
- Do you have a clear, tested backup and recovery plan?
- Are your cyber security controls aligned with how your business actually works?
Addressing these questions early helps reduce risk and avoid last minute fixes later in the year.
How Maple can help
Maple works with financial firms to carry out practical IT reviews and create clear improvement plans that align with FCA expectations. If you would like to start the year with confidence, we are happy to talk.
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