Investment Banking Trends: Software Challenges and Insights

Discover insights, common challenges, emerging trends, and actionable strategies for navigating software spending in investment banking.

Investment banking software report: budget cuts and inefficiencies, with key stats.

Investment Banks are Struggling to Navigate Budget Cuts

Investment banking firms find themselves at a juncture.

On one hand, banks that have embraced new technologies have seen significant improvements in performance and profitability. On the other, budget cuts and inefficiencies are looming large, with many firms squandering substantial portions of their software budgets on redundant and underutilized tools.

Our “Investment Banking Software Report 2024” explores critical questions facing investment banks today, including:

  • Which Saas solutions will deliver the most long-term value?
  • What factors should be considered when assessing software vendors?
  • How can firms accurately measure ROI?

Dive into the report to uncover actionable insights and strategies to help you make informed decisions and optimize your technology investments.

Investment Banking Trends for 2024: Key Report Findings

Underused Software Is Draining Banks’ Budget

Over two-thirds of respondents believe their firms are wasting over a quarter of their budget on underutilized and redundant tools.

Banking Software Investments Aren’t Slowing Down

Every respondent is investing or will be investing in new software solutions over the next 12 months.

Software Procurement Trends: Preferences Are Shifting

Building software in-house is no longer the preferred approach amongst investment banks, with over half of respondents saying they prefer buying.

Document Automation and Management Are the Priority

With a growing focus on increasing efficiency within the business, document automation and management top the list of investment priorities for the majority of firms.

Effective Adoption and Change Management Are Key for Generating Software Value

Banks that spend over half their budget say poor internal training and ineffective change management are hindering adoption.

Pressure Grows for Investment Banks to Choose the Right Software Provider

Although there are some differences across geographies, clear ROI metrics are the one common attribute on vendor wish lists.

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Majhon Phillips,
North America Professional Services Lead, UpSlide

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Christina Maddy,
Executive Director, Investment Banking Digital Innovation, Nomura

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Ian Clark,
Global Chief Technology Officer, Lazard

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Ed Rassmussen,
Global Executive Vice President, Williams Lea

Investment Banking Software 2024: Challenges, Trends and Strategies

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