Financial SIGNALS 2025

The state of software in the financial sector: Hidden risks, costs, and the path forward.

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Financial services institutions are under increasing pressure to strengthen security, modernize technology, and ensure regulatory compliance, all while integrating AI, advancing sustainability, and addressing a growing talent gap. Outdated systems, rising costs, and escalating cyber risks make it tough to stay ahead in an industry that never stands still.

At the core of these challenges? Software quality.

This 2025 FSI report is backed by exclusive benchmark data from Software Improvement Group (SIG), it delivers hard-hitting insights and clear actions to strengthen security, cut costs, and future-proof your digital infrastructure.

High-quality software is not just an IT concern—it’s a business imperative. Join the waitlist today and receive your free copy of the Financial SIGNALS 2025 report.

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Chapter overview

Chapter 1: The rising cybersecurity crisis

Chapter 2: How poor maintainability drains budgets

Chapter 3: The true cost of legacy technology

Chapter 4: The skills shortage putting the industry at risk

Chapter 5: The challenge of AI adoption

Chapter 6: The growing need to go green

Chapter 7: Conclusion | Strong software is the backbone of a resilient FSI industry 

Your first signals

36%

of FSI systems fall below our recommended maintainability rating, leading to higher maintenance costs and lower operational efficiency.

42%

of FSI systems have an average (or below) security rating, leaving them more vulnerable to exploitation.

66%

of FSI systems fall below the recommended level for knowledge distribution, leading to unwanted “knowledge monopolies".

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