Akora Cloud Consulting

Financial Services

Compliance, document management, and workflow automation for banks and insurers.

Serving Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto

Financial Services

Compliance, document management, and workflow automation for banks and insurers.

Financial services organizations face unique challenges with compliance, document management, and secure collaboration. We help banks, credit unions, and insurance companies implement Microsoft 365 solutions that meet regulatory requirements while improving operational efficiency.

Regulatory compliance and security are built into every solution we deliver for financial services.

Key Challenges

Regulatory Compliance

  • Audit trails - Complete documentation of all system activities
  • Data retention - Automated lifecycle management for records
  • Access controls - Role-based permissions and security
  • Reporting - Automated compliance reporting and monitoring

Document Management

  • Secure storage - Enterprise-grade security for sensitive documents
  • Version control - Track changes and maintain document integrity
  • Workflow automation - Streamline approval processes
  • Search and discovery - Quick access to relevant information

Operational Efficiency

  • Process automation - Reduce manual tasks and errors
  • Collaboration tools - Secure team communication and file sharing
  • Integration - Connect with existing banking and insurance systems
  • Analytics - Data-driven insights for decision making

Our Solutions

Microsoft 365 for Financial Services

  • Secure collaboration - Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive with enterprise security
  • Compliance features - Built-in retention policies and audit capabilities
  • Identity management - Azure AD with multi-factor authentication
  • Mobile security - Secure access from any device

SharePoint Document Management

  • Regulatory compliance - Automated retention and disposal policies
  • Secure sharing - Internal and external collaboration with proper controls
  • Workflow automation - Streamlined approval and review processes
  • Integration - Connect with core banking and insurance systems

Power Platform Applications

  • Customer onboarding - Streamlined account opening and verification
  • Loan processing - Automated workflows for loan applications
  • Claims management - Efficient claims processing and tracking
  • Compliance monitoring - Real-time compliance dashboards

Industry Expertise

Banking

  • Account management - Secure customer data and transaction processing
  • Loan origination - Streamlined loan application and approval workflows
  • Risk management - Comprehensive risk assessment and monitoring
  • Regulatory reporting - Automated reporting for regulatory requirements

Insurance

  • Claims processing - Efficient claims intake and processing
  • Policy management - Automated policy creation and updates
  • Underwriting - Streamlined underwriting workflows
  • Customer service - Enhanced customer experience and support

Credit Unions

  • Member services - Improved member experience and engagement
  • Compliance management - Automated compliance monitoring and reporting
  • Operational efficiency - Streamlined internal processes
  • Digital transformation - Modern technology adoption

Compliance & Security

Regulatory Standards

  • OSFI guidelines - Compliance with Canadian banking regulations
  • PIPEDA - Personal information protection and privacy
  • SOX compliance - Financial reporting and internal controls
  • Industry standards - Best practices for financial services

Security Features

  • Encryption - Data encryption at rest and in transit
  • Access controls - Role-based permissions and security
  • Audit logging - Comprehensive activity tracking
  • Backup and recovery - Robust disaster recovery capabilities

Success Stories

Regional Credit Union

Challenge: Manual loan processing and document management Solution: Power Platform loan origination system with SharePoint DMS Results: 70% faster loan processing, improved compliance, enhanced member experience

Insurance Broker

Challenge: Paper-based claims processing and customer management Solution: Power Apps claims management with automated workflows Results: 50% reduction in claims processing time, improved customer satisfaction

Tools & Technologies

  • Microsoft 365 - Secure collaboration and productivity
  • SharePoint Online - Document management and compliance
  • Power Platform - Custom applications and automation
  • Azure - Cloud infrastructure and security
  • Power BI - Analytics and reporting

Financial Services Solutions

Financial Services Insights