Capital markets are evolving fast, and many institutions are struggling to keep their technology up to speed. Regulatory change, T+1 settlement, the rise of new asset classes, and shifting liquidity patterns demand systems that can adapt quickly. Yet most firms still run platforms built for an era of occasional and predictable change.

Meanwhile, rapid adoption of AI across global industries is accelerating the pace of technology evolution — a shift that capital markets cannot ignore. According to 2025 research from Datos Insights, capital markets IT investment remains primarily focused on business priorities such as compliance (25%) and product innovation (24%). Modernization is not about upgrading old systems; it is about increasing an institution’s ability to deliver business change continuously and safely.

In the research paper, “Modernising Capital Markets Platforms: What It Really Means — and Why It Matters,” industry experts from DXC Technology explain:

• What modernization actually means in capital markets
• Why it is needed now — driven by regulation, innovation and industry shifts
• How modernization improves an institution’s capacity to deliver change
• How firms can modernize without disrupting business operations

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