Yahoo Finance · 22 Oct, 06:30 · Finance briefing

Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) Selects Capgemini as Technology Partner

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has appointed Capgemini as its strategic technology partner.

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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has appointed Capgemini as its strategic technology partner. This collaboration aims to modernise the FSCS’s digital infrastructure and enhance its operational capabilities. As the UK’s statutory fund of last resort for failed financial firms, the FSCS requires robust, secure systems to manage compensation claims efficiently. This partnership signals a significant investment in technological transformation within the financial safety net sector, focusing on improving service delivery for consumers and maintaining systemic stability through advanced digital solutions.

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