IT SUPPORT
PRIVATE EQUITY
& HEDGE FUNDS
Coreitech provides premium IT support for private equity and hedge fund firms — FCA compliance, Bloomberg and Refinitiv support, deal room security, and City-grade cyber security.
Managed IT for PE & Hedge Funds
Premium managed IT for private equity firms, hedge funds, and investment management businesses. Discrete, expert IT support with 15-minute response SLAs and dedicated account management.
Cyber Security for Investment Firms
Enterprise cyber security for FCA-regulated investment firms — advanced threat protection, zero-trust architecture, encrypted communications, and 24/7 SOC monitoring. City-grade security posture.
FCA & GDPR IT Compliance
IT governance aligned to FCA SYSC requirements, MiFID II record-keeping obligations, and GDPR. Access controls, immutable audit logs, communication archiving, and regulatory data controls.
Deal Room & Collaboration Security
Secure virtual data room infrastructure, encrypted document sharing, secure board communication platforms, and M&A deal process IT security — protecting highly sensitive transaction data.
Microsoft 365 & Bloomberg/Refinitiv
Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Azure for investment firms — plus integration support for Bloomberg Terminal, Refinitiv Eikon, DealCloud, and portfolio management platforms.
BYOD & Remote Access Security
Secure BYOD policies and conditional access for investment professionals working globally. VPN, Intune MDM, and Entra ID zero-trust access ensuring secure access from anywhere.
10 Questions Every Investment Firm Should Ask Their IT Provider
A practical guide for private equity & hedge fund businesses evaluating IT support providers — the questions to ask, the red flags to watch for, and the compliance requirements that matter for your sector.
- Can you provide FCA-compliant IT for regulated investment firms?
- Do you implement zero-trust architecture and encrypted communications?
- Can you provide 24/7 SOC monitoring for deal-critical systems?
- Do you secure deal rooms and confidential portfolio data?
- Can you manage Microsoft 365 with conditional access and DLP?
+ 3 more critical questions inside the full guide.
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FAQs — IT for private equity & hedge funds
Q.What IT support do private equity and hedge fund firms need?
PE and hedge fund firms require premium IT that matches the standards of their business — fast, discrete, and highly secure. Key requirements include FCA SYSC-compliant IT controls, encrypted communications, MiFID II compliant record-keeping, Bloomberg and Refinitiv platform support, secure deal room infrastructure for M&A transactions, and cyber security preventing data exfiltration of highly sensitive portfolio company and deal information.
Q.How do you meet FCA IT requirements for investment management firms?
We implement IT controls aligned to FCA SYSC requirements — access management with MFA and conditional access, immutable audit logging for trading communications (MiFID II), data retention controls, encrypted email and communications archiving, vulnerability management, and documented incident response procedures. We help firms prepare for FCA regulatory technology requirements and annual compliance reviews.
Q.Can you secure deal room and M&A transaction IT?
Yes. M&A transactions involve extremely sensitive information — target company data, financial models, deal structures, and investor information. We implement secure virtual data room solutions, encrypted document collaboration, access controls ensuring only authorised parties can access specific deal information, and audit trails showing who accessed what and when. We also advise on counterparty IT security due diligence.
Q.How do you support Bloomberg Terminal and Refinitiv users?
We manage the desktop and network infrastructure that Bloomberg Terminal and Refinitiv Eikon depend on — ensuring reliable connectivity, correct network configurations, desktop build management, and fast resolution of terminal issues that can directly impact trading and research workflows. We liaise with Bloomberg and Refinitiv technical teams on behalf of our clients.
Q.How much does IT support for a private equity or hedge fund firm cost?
Managed IT support for PE and hedge fund firms typically starts at £110–£150 per user per month, reflecting the premium service levels, FCA compliance requirements, and specialist platform knowledge required. This includes dedicated account management, priority response SLAs, and a security posture appropriate for City-based investment management businesses.