FE FundInfo is a global leader in fund data and technology. The firm connects fund managers and distributors, enabling them to share and act on trusted, insightful information.
Fintech digital innovation is fast becoming a business driver
FinTech is the largest technology sector in Europe, its combined valuation 3 times larger than the next sector. The pace of innovation has been tremendous, matched by a consumer appetite for new ways to generate, store and transfer money.
These forces have turbocharged the - already healthy - competitive drive across the industry. Startups are well-placed to innovate quickly, however, established companies find it a lot harder, due to typical issues connected to scale and legacy.
Digital client experience is key - especially when working across borders and jurisdictions.
Innovation is tougher for firms that grow via acquisitions
Driving product innovation hard is no easy task, especially for organisations that have grown through acquisitions. Common challenges include:
Disparate cultures
Teams from acquired companies take a while to blend, let alone embark on cross-department innovation projects.
Legacy technology
Failure to modernise legacy systems can delay innovation, as they consume resources, and saps team morale.
Legacy thinking
Acquired organisations can remain stuck in their thinking, resisting change and Agile development process.
FE FundInfo accelerates digital innovation with our Cloud-native platform
The company has a history that dates back to 1996 and has grown through multiple mergers and acquisitions. In 2020, the firm rebranded to FE FundInfo, and needed a new Digital Experience Platform (DXP) to accelerate digital innovation:
Consolidate business areas
Bring together content from different sources and communicate the expanded product range in a coherent manner.
Encourage lead-generation
Marketing can orchestrate user journeys to capture leads via gated content, forms, and chats and integrated with HubSpot.
Foster innovation on a Cloud-native platform
The platform supports Agile development and DevOps, fostering iterative enhancement and further digital innovation.
