As Covid-19 decimated markets after the lockdown was imposed in March, stockbrokers had to scramble to remain fully operational in "work from home" mode — even as trading volumes soared.

The pressure on their service desks was intense as client requests for assistance and guidance rocketed, and they had to switch to online for all client interactions and events...

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