IT Support for Finance & Insurance Brokers in Sydney
Specialist managed IT services for financial planners, insurance brokers, and advisory firms. AFSL-compliant, secure, and built around the platforms you use every day.
Your Trusted IT Partner for Financial Services
Finance and insurance brokers operate in one of Australia’s most regulated industries. Between AFSL obligations, APRA prudential standards, Privacy Act requirements, and ASIC regulatory expectations, your IT infrastructure isn’t just a business tool — it’s a compliance requirement. Downtime, data breaches, or system failures don’t just cost money; they can trigger regulatory action.
IT support for finance and insurance brokers in Sydney from Infraworx delivers the specialised technology management your firm needs. We understand the unique demands of financial advisory practices, insurance brokerages, and wealth management firms — from managed IT support to cybersecurity compliance.
Whether you run a boutique financial planning practice or a multi-office insurance brokerage, we provide enterprise-grade IT with the personalised service you expect from a Sydney-based partner.
Our Services Include:
- Managed IT Support – Proactive monitoring, helpdesk, and on-site support for your team
- Cybersecurity & Compliance – AFSL-aligned security frameworks, threat protection, and audit readiness
- Cloud Hosting & Infrastructure – Secure cloud environments for XPLAN, Midwinter, and practice management tools
- VoIP & Unified Communications – Professional phone systems with CRM integration for client-facing teams
- Backup & Disaster Recovery – Business continuity planning that meets regulatory expectations
- CRM & Platform Integration – Seamless connectivity between your broker platforms, compliance tools, and office systems
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Contact our Sydney team for a free IT assessment for your finance or insurance practice.
IT Services for Finance & Insurance Brokers
IT Challenges Facing Finance & Insurance Brokers
Financial services firms face IT challenges that generic providers simply don’t understand. Your technology environment must satisfy regulators, protect sensitive client data, support complex software platforms, and enable advisors to work efficiently — whether in the office, at client meetings, or working remotely.
Regulatory compliance is the biggest differentiator. AFSL holders must demonstrate adequate technological resources and risk management systems. APRA-regulated entities face even stricter requirements around information security (CPS 234), business continuity (CPS 232), and outsourcing (CPS 231). A generic IT provider won’t understand these obligations — but we do.
Insurance brokers face additional complexity with platforms like Applied Epic, Steadfast broker networks, and insurer portals that all need to work together reliably. Financial planners depend on XPLAN, Midwinter, or Coin for everything from client records to compliance — any downtime directly impacts your ability to serve clients and meet regulatory deadlines.
Key IT Challenges We Solve:
- AFSL Compliance — Meeting technological resource requirements under your Australian Financial Services Licence
- APRA Prudential Standards — CPS 234 (Information Security), CPS 232 (Business Continuity), CPS 231 (Outsourcing)
- Client Data Security — Protecting sensitive financial data, personal information, and client records under the Privacy Act
- Remote Advisor Access — Secure, reliable access to XPLAN, email, and documents from any location
- CRM & Platform Integration — Connecting broker platforms, compliance tools, research systems, and office productivity suites
- Document Management — Secure storage, version control, and retrieval of client files, SOAs, and compliance documents
- Business Continuity — Ensuring operations continue during outages, with tested disaster recovery procedures
- ASIC Regulatory Technology — Supporting RegTech requirements for breach reporting, DDO compliance, and client communication records
Platform Expertise & Key Integrations
We support the software platforms that finance and insurance professionals rely on every day. Our team has hands-on experience with:
XPLAN (IRESS)
Australia’s leading financial planning platform. We manage hosting, performance, integrations, and user support.
Midwinter
Cloud-based financial planning and compliance. We ensure reliable access and integration with your other systems.
Coin
Portfolio management and reporting platform. We handle infrastructure and connectivity for optimal performance.
Salesforce FSC
Financial Services Cloud for client relationship management. We integrate it with your existing broker workflow.
Applied Epic
The insurance industry’s leading broker management system. We support deployment, integrations, and user access.
Steadfast
Steadfast broker network tools and insurer connectivity. We ensure reliable access to network resources and portals.
Compliance-Ready IT Infrastructure
Australian financial services firms operate under some of the most stringent regulatory requirements in the world. Your IT infrastructure must not only support daily operations but also demonstrate compliance across multiple regulatory frameworks.
AFSL Obligations: As an AFSL holder, you must maintain adequate technological resources to provide financial services efficiently and honestly. This includes reliable systems, data security, and the ability to maintain records for the required retention periods. We design and manage IT environments that satisfy these obligations and provide documentation for your compliance files.
APRA Prudential Standards: For APRA-regulated entities, CPS 234 mandates information security capabilities commensurate with the size and extent of threats to your information assets. CPS 232 requires credible business continuity plans with tested recovery procedures. We help you meet these standards with appropriate security controls, tested backup systems, and documented procedures.
Privacy Act & Australian Privacy Principles: Financial services firms handle vast amounts of personal information. We implement encryption, access controls, secure data handling procedures, and breach notification readiness to support your obligations under the Privacy Act 1988.
ASIC Regulatory Technology: ASIC increasingly expects licensees to leverage technology for compliance monitoring, breach reporting, and client communication management. Our IT solutions support these RegTech requirements, including Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) compliance and record-keeping for the new breach reporting regime.
Explore how our AI automation solutions for finance and insurance brokers can further streamline your compliance workflows, or learn about our IT services for accounting firms.
Why Finance & Insurance Brokers Choose Infraworx
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Upgrade Your Firm’s IT?
Contact our Sydney team today for a free IT assessment for your finance or insurance practice. We’ll review your current setup, identify compliance gaps, and show you how specialist IT support can transform your operations.
