Trading has traditionally always been an office-based activity. However, the demands of the pandemic didn't make many allowances for tradition or for company culture. Firms had to adapt their trading operations to a work from anywhere model practically overnight regardless of their circumstances.

In response, many FSIs are turning towards voice-based technology and biometrics to replicate the benefits of a real-life trading floor in today's hybrid office, and to ensure compliance and security against a complex regulatory backdrop.

To explore some of these challenges and opportunities further, FStech was joined by Tim Carmody, Chief Technology Officer, at IPC Systems.