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The Investment Café is a comprehensive portfolio management solution that enables users to manage investments across various asset classes with features for reporting, risk analysis, and performance metrics.
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Comprehensive platforms that enable portfolio construction, optimization, rebalancing, and monitoring of investment portfolios across various asset classes. These systems typically include tools for asset allocation, performance attribution, risk analytics, and trade order generation.
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Multi-Asset Class Support Supports a wide variety of asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives, and cash. |
Described as a comprehensive portfolio management platform for multiple asset classes. Marketing and documentation confirm support for private equity, real estate, debt, and traditional marketable securities. | |
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Model Portfolio Management Ability to create and manage model portfolios for replication and benchmarking. |
Model portfolio features referenced in documentation for benchmarks and investor allocations. | |
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Rebalancing Tools Tools for automated and manual portfolio rebalancing based on rules or drift thresholds. |
Rebalancing tools referenced in solution overview and marketing collateral. | |
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Tax Lot Tracking Tracks individual tax lots for accurate tax management and reporting. |
The ability to track tax lots for private equity, real estate, and hedge funds is stated in product datasheets. | |
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Multi-Currency Support Manages and values portfolios in multiple base and reporting currencies. |
Multi-currency support is a core feature mentioned in product documentation. | |
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Historical Position Reconstruction Ability to reconstruct historical portfolio positions for reporting or auditing. |
Historical position reconstruction is available for full audit trails and performance reporting. | |
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Scenario Analysis Enables scenario modeling to assess portfolio impacts under various assumptions. |
Scenario and risk analysis included as key solution capabilities. | |
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Portfolio Hierarchies Supports complex hierarchical structures (accounts, sub-portfolios, composites). |
Multi-level and hierarchical portfolio structures (funds, feeder funds, investor entities) described in product literature. | |
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What-If Analysis Provides tools to simulate hypothetical trades and assess impacts. |
Simulated/hypothetical trade tools referenced under 'what-if' analysis in reporting. | |
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Speed of Portfolio Valuation Time taken to compute full valuation of a portfolio. |
No information available |
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Order Generation Create and submit orders directly from portfolio or model changes. |
Order generation for alternative and traditional investments mentioned in platform workflows. | |
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Pre-Trade Compliance Checks Checks trade orders against investment restrictions prior to execution. |
Pre-trade compliance checks referenced as available for institutional clients in documentation. | |
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Order Routing Supports automated routing of trades to counterparties or execution platforms. |
Order routing described as part of trade workflow management. | |
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FIX Protocol Integration Native support for FIX protocol for seamless connectivity with brokers. |
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Trade Allocation Flexible rules for post-trade allocation to accounts or sleeves. |
Trade allocation to investor accounts and sleeves is a core feature based on the product brochure. | |
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Market Data Integration Real-time or delayed access to market prices for pre-trade decisions. |
Market data integration, including real-time data, is referenced in integrations section. | |
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Execution Cost Analysis Tracks and reports on transaction costs and slippage. |
Transaction cost and execution analysis referenced as supporting best execution. | |
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Straight-Through Processing (STP) Rate Percentage of trades processed from order to settlement without manual intervention. |
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Time to Execute Trade Average time from order entry to execution fill. |
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Block Trading Support Ability to manage and execute block trades efficiently. |
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Time-Weighted Return Calculation Accurate calculation of time-weighted returns for investment performance analysis. |
Time-weighted return calculations available for performance reporting. | |
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Money-Weighted Return Calculation Calculation of money-weighted (IRR) returns for cashflow-sensitive portfolios. |
IRR (money-weighted return) calculations available per the performance analytics features. | |
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Multi-Level Attribution Supports multi-level (sector, security, currency) performance attribution. |
Multi-level attribution and breakdowns (sector, region, etc.) available; product documentation confirms. | |
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Custom Benchmark Support Ability to set and compare portfolios against custom benchmark indices. |
Custom benchmark support noted as part of performance module. | |
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Risk-Adjusted Return Metrics Includes Sharpe, Sortino, and other ratios for performance analysis. |
Risk-adjusted metrics (Sharpe, Sortino) listed as available for reporting. | |
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Performance Contribution Analysis Analyzes contribution to performance by asset, sector, or manager. |
Attribution/contribution for manager, sector, and security included. | |
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Automatic GIPS Composite Management Support for Global Investment Performance Standards composite setup and reporting. |
Composite/GIPS management and reporting referenced for institutional clients. | |
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Frequency of Return Calculations How often return calculations can be performed. |
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Granularity of Holdings Analysis Level at which performance can be broken down (e.g., lot, security, sector). |
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Granular breakdowns at security, fund, and even tax lot levels referenced in documentation. | |
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Speed of Performance Report Generation Time required to generate detailed performance reports. |
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VaR (Value at Risk) Calculation Calculates Value at Risk using multiple methodologies (parametric, historical, Monte Carlo). |
Value at Risk calculation described as part of risk analytics. | |
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Stress Testing Ability to run stress and shock scenarios on portfolios. |
Stress testing and scenario analysis described among key risk toolkits. | |
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Risk Exposure Breakdown Detailed analysis and visualization of exposures (sector, country, factor, etc). |
Exposure breakdowns (country, sector, currency, etc.) shown in reporting screenshots and documentation. | |
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Factor Analysis Decomposition of portfolio returns/risk into underlying risk factors. |
Factor analysis for risk/return decomposition mentioned. | |
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Liquidity Risk Assessment Measures and reports on the liquidity profile of portfolios. |
Liquidity risk tools referenced for illiquid asset classes such as private equity and real estate. | |
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Counterparty Risk Assessment Quantifies exposures to issuers, custodians, and brokers. |
Counterparty and exposure reporting described for investor and manager analysis. | |
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Real-Time Risk Monitoring Provides real-time or near-time updates to risk metrics. |
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Limit Monitoring and Alerts Automated monitoring of risk and exposure limits with alerting. |
Limit alerting, customized by user or regulation, is listed as a feature. | |
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Number of Custom Risk Metrics Supported Custom risk models or metrics the platform can support at once. |
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Speed of Risk Report Generation Time required to generate and distribute risk reports. |
No information available |
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Pre-Trade Compliance Checks compliance with regulatory and client-specific rules prior to order execution. |
Compliance module offers both pre- and post-trade compliance checks. | |
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Post-Trade Compliance Monitors post-trade activity for adherence to investment guidelines. |
Post-trade compliance monitoring referenced. | |
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Regulatory Report Generation Produces reports required for regulatory filings (e.g., Form PF, AIFMD, MiFID II). |
Regulatory reporting (Form PF, AIFMD, etc.) referenced in marketing and documentation. | |
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Custom Rule Builder GUI or scripting language for creating custom compliance rules. |
Custom compliance rule builder described (GUI and/or scripting option available). | |
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Audit Trail Tracks and logs all activity and changes for audit purposes. |
Full audit trail for compliance and portfolio events stated. | |
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Exception Management Workflows for handling and resolving compliance breaches and exceptions. |
Exception/breach handling and workflows referenced. | |
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Automated Document Generation Automatically generates legal and compliance documents for clients or regulators. |
Automated document generation for compliance and client reporting described. | |
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Number of Built-In Compliance Rules Out-of-the-box compliance rules or templates available. |
No information available | |
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Compliance Check Frequency How frequently compliance checks are run on portfolios. |
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Alert Notification Time Delay between identifying a compliance breach and notifying the user. |
No information available |
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Open API Access Well-documented APIs for integration with third-party systems or internal applications. |
Open API and integration APIs are mentioned in technical resources. | |
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Market Data Connectivity Connectivity to market data providers for real-time and historical data. |
Multiple market data connectors supported; see integration partner and documentation. | |
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Pricing Source Flexibility Able to source pricing from multiple external or internal sources. |
Users can define price priorities and override sources; described as pricing source flexibility. | |
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ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Tools In-built data transformation and loading utilities. |
Built-in ETL capabilities referenced in integration material. | |
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Data Quality Control Validation, deduplication, and error correction processes for incoming data. |
Data quality, data cleaning, and validation procedures listed. | |
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Reference Data Management Centralized management for instrument, client, and counterparty reference data. |
Central reference data management for all entities and instruments is available. | |
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Data Retention Policy Support Configure how long data is retained for compliance and reporting. |
Data retention configuration is referenced for compliance needs. | |
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Number of Data Sources Supported Distinct external or internal data sources that can be integrated at once. |
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Data Load Frequency Maximum frequency at which data loads are supported. |
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Data Reconciliation Speed Time required to reconcile positions or transactions with external records. |
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Client Portal Branded, online access point for clients to view portfolio, performance, and documents. |
Client portals for investor access, data, and documents are a major selling point of Investment Café. | |
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Customizable Reporting Flexible options for tailoring reports to specific client needs. |
Customizable reporting explicitly highlighted. | |
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Automated Statement Generation Generation and distribution of periodic account statements and tax documents. |
Automated client statement and document distribution described. | |
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Document Vault Secure repository for storing and sharing investment reports and documents. |
Document vault functionality is a core component for investor documents. | |
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Multi-Language Support Support for producing reports and communications in multiple languages. |
Multi-language support available for global clients. | |
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Data Visualization Tools Advanced charting and data visualization in reporting and portals. |
Data visualization and interactive charts in client portal and reporting features. | |
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Custom Branding Options Allows for client-specific branding of communication materials. |
White-label and branding options are marketed for GPs and funds. | |
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Bulk Reporting Speed Time required to generate and deliver bulk reports to all clients. |
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Number of Concurrent Users Supported Clients or investors that can simultaneously access the system. |
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Frequency of Automatic Updates How often clients receive automatic updates (email, portal notifications). |
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Workflow Designer Tool for configuring custom workflows and approval chains. |
A workflow designer is described for configuring business processes and approval chains. | |
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Task Assignment & Escalation Automatic assignment and escalation of tasks based on rules or deadlines. |
Task assignment and escalation workflows are documented in help and admin guides. | |
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Alerts & Notifications Email, SMS, or in-app notifications for important tasks or exceptions. |
Alerts and notifications (email, in-app) are configurable for important events and exceptions. | |
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Automated Data Imports Scheduling and running data imports without manual intervention. |
Data imports (scheduled/automated) are possible, as confirmed by technical documentation. | |
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Exception Handling Automation Automated handling of workflow errors or breaks. |
Automated handling for workflow and exception management is documented. | |
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User Access Controls Assign roles, permissions, and workflows to users and groups. |
User roles, permissions, and access workflows are core platform functions. | |
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Workflow Execution Time Average time to complete an automated workflow from initiation to completion. |
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Number of Workflow Types Different workflow templates or types available out-of-the-box. |
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Concurrent Workflow Support Maximum number of workflows that can run simultaneously. |
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Audit Logging of Workflows Automatically records all workflow steps and user actions for compliance. |
All workflow actions are tracked and logged for compliance and auditability. |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Support for SSO integration with enterprise identity providers. |
Single sign-on is required for institutional client-grade software and appears in documentation. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enforce MFA for added user login security. |
Platform security is advertised as including multi-factor authentication. | |
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Role-Based Permissions Granular controls over user access to different system modules and data. |
Role-based and permissioned access controls are explicitly stated for secure client/investor data handling. | |
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Encryption (At-Rest & In-Transit) Encrypts data when stored or sent across networks. |
Encryption at rest and in transit is listed among trust/security features. | |
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Regular Penetration Testing Conducts periodic security testing of the platform. |
Vendor documentation confirms regular penetration testing and security audit processes. | |
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User Activity Logging Logs user activity for security and audit compliance. |
Audit logging and full traceabilities are tied to reporting, regulatory and client visibility. | |
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Custom Password Policies Set and enforce custom password complexity and expiry rules. |
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Data Masking Ability to mask sensitive data fields for specific users. |
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Number of Access Roles Supported Distinct levels or roles that can be set for system users. |
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User Session Timeout Default time a session remains active without user interaction. |
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Third-Party Application Integrations Pre-built connectors for leading risk, CRM, or execution systems. |
Multiple prebuilt integrations and connectors with market data, accounting, and analytics systems are referenced. | |
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Custom Script/SDK Support Allows developers to build custom extensions or automation using an SDK or scripting. |
SDK and scripting support for custom extensions and automation are referenced in developer materials. | |
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Event-Based API Triggers APIs that trigger actions in response to portfolio events or data changes. |
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Outbound Data Feeds Flexible configuration for pushing data to downstream systems. |
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Batch & Real-Time Processing Supports both scheduled (batch) and real-time integrations. |
Batch and real-time data processing/integration are supported as per architecture diagrams. | |
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Integration Partner Ecosystem Network of supported third-party vendors with certified integrations. |
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Number of Pre-Built Connectors Connectors available for plug-and-play integration. |
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API Call Latency Time for average API request-response cycle. |
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Concurrent API Connections Supported Maximum number of simultaneous API connections. |
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User Extensibility Options Availability of open frameworks or plugin architectures. |
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Customizable Dashboards Users can personalize dashboard layouts with preferred widgets or views. |
Customizable dashboards with drag-and-drop widgets described in marketing and product literature. | |
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Mobile Access Optimized access from mobile and tablet devices. |
Mobile and tablet access highlighted for investors and managers on the move. | |
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Accessibility (WCAG Compliance) Meets accessibility guidelines for users with disabilities. |
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Multi-Language Interface User interface supports multiple languages. |
Multi-language reporting and UI are specifically called out for global clients. | |
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Help & Support Tools Embedded help, documentation, and user support resources. |
Embedded help, support materials, and user resources are found within the portal. | |
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User Onboarding Workflows Guided onboarding and training for new users. |
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Custom View Settings Users can define saved and shared custom views or filters. |
Users can save, share and customize views and reporting filters as documented. | |
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Concurrent User Responsiveness System performance with large numbers of simultaneous users. |
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Average Page Load Time The average time to load application screens. |
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Hotkey/Shortcuts Support Support for keyboard shortcuts to enhance productivity. |
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Multi-Asset Support Support for various asset classes such as equities, bonds, derivatives, ETFs, and private equity. |
Marketed as supporting equities, fixed income, alternatives, cash, and more. | |
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Real-Time Position Management Ability to track positions in real-time as trades are executed and settled. |
Real-time position management referenced with the term 'up-to-date reporting' and 'dynamic analysis' in eFront documentation. | |
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Transaction Management Capability to ingest, validate, and record all buy/sell, transfer, and adjustment transactions. |
Transaction management (ingest, validate, record) is described in both promotional and technical content. | |
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Portfolio Aggregation Aggregating multiple accounts, funds, and entities for a consolidated portfolio view. |
Portfolio aggregation for consolidated views is emphasized in the product's solution benefits. | |
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Custom Portfolio Structuring Configurable portfolio hierarchies such as sleeve accounts, sub-portfolios, and strategies. |
Custom portfolio structuring (including sleeves and sub-portfolios) is supported. | |
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Corporate Actions Processing Automated handling and processing of dividends, splits, mergers, and other events. |
Corporate actions (dividends, splits, mergers) processing is automated. | |
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Cash Management Real-time tracking of cash balances and flows across custodians and accounts. |
Cash management and reconciliation across custodians is detailed in solution use cases. | |
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Instrument Master Integration Seamless integration with security and instrument master data. |
Instrument master data integration (for security/instrument data) is a feature. | |
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Audit Trail Historical tracking and logging of all portfolio amendments and user actions. |
Every portfolio change and user action is logged for audit trail purposes. | |
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Scalability Maximum number of portfolios/accounts that can be managed concurrently. |
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Time-Weighted Return Calculation Determines portfolio returns that neutralize impact of cash flows. |
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Money-Weighted Return Calculation (IRR) Calculates internal rate of return for capital-based performance. |
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Risk-Adjusted Performance Metrics Calculation of Sharpe, Sortino, and other ratios. |
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Performance Attribution Analysis Decomposition by security selection, allocation, currency, etc. |
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Benchmark Comparison Track and compare portfolio performance to chosen benchmarks. |
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Multi-Currency Performance Reporting Support for calculating and presenting results in multiple currencies. |
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Historical Performance Archiving Storing and accessing long-term historical performance data. |
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Granularity of Reporting The finest level (e.g. security, sector, account) at which performance is reported. |
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Attribution Frequency How often performance and attribution calculations are updated. |
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Value at Risk (VaR) Calculation Automated computation of VaR and related risk metrics for portfolios. |
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Scenario Analysis & Stress Testing Ability to model portfolio impact under various hypothetical adverse market scenarios. |
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Exposure Analysis Breakdown and monitoring of exposures (e.g. sector, region, currency). |
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Limit Monitoring & Alerts Automated monitoring and alerting for breaches of portfolio risk or concentration limits. |
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Custom Risk Models Support Ability to import or define custom risk and factor models. |
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Risk Reporting Flexibility Configurability in how risk reports are presented and delivered. |
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Factor Analysis Decompose portfolio returns and risks by systematic factors (e.g. size, value, momentum). |
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Look-through Capability Analyze risks inside multi-layered investment vehicles (e.g., funds of funds, ETFs). |
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Monte Carlo Simulations Number of Monte Carlo scenarios that can be run per analysis. |
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Trade Order Entry & Routing Ability to construct, edit, and route orders to brokers or venues. |
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Pre-Trade Compliance Checks Automated checking of portfolio and regulatory limits prior to order release. |
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Block and Allocation Management Support for block trading and post-trade allocation to multiple accounts. |
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Electronic Trading Integration (FIX) Connectivity to brokers or ECNs via FIX protocol or APIs. |
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Order Audit Logging Historical recording of all order and trade actions for compliance. |
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Trade Approval Workflow Configurable, multi-step approval processes for trade execution. |
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Error Handling & Reconciliation Automated handling and correction of trade errors and mismatches. |
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Order Throughput Maximum number of orders that can be handled per minute. |
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Pre-Trade Compliance Engine Real-time scanning of trades against compliance rules before execution. |
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Post-Trade Compliance Monitoring Ongoing assessment and detection of rule breaches after trading. |
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Rule Customization Ability to author and manage custom compliance rules by user. |
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Rule Library Library of pre-built regulatory and standard investment policies. |
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Automated Breach Alerts Automatic electronic alerts for any compliance violations. |
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Case Management Support workflow for documenting, tracking and resolving compliance breaches. |
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Compliance Reporting Flexibility Configurability in output and delivery of compliance reports. |
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Audit Trail for Rules Historical log of rule activations, changes, and breach remediation. |
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Open API for Data Access RESTful, SOAP or proprietary APIs for inbound/outbound data flows. |
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Market Data Integration Plug-in support for multiple market data vendors (Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.). |
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Reference Data Management Handling and ingestion of security master, issuer, and counterparty data. |
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Third-Party System Integration Interfacing with custodians, fund accountants, and pricing engines. |
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Data Validation & Cleansing Automated checking, cleaning, and reconciliation of incoming data. |
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Data Latency Time between data arrival and system update. |
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Bulk Data Import/Export Ability to handle batch data transfer (historical data loading, bulk reports). |
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Custom Report Builder Drag-and-drop or template-based tools for report creation. |
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Scheduled & On-Demand Reporting Automated and ad-hoc report generation and distribution. |
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Regulatory Reporting Support for end-to-end reporting for regulatory requirements (e.g. MiFID, Form PF). |
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Client Reporting Customizable client statement generation and delivery. |
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Dashboard Visualization Real-time graphical dashboards with interactive analytics. |
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Drill-Down Capabilities Ability to analyze data from summary down to transaction-level details. |
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Report Distribution Channels Number of supported distribution mechanisms (email, portal, print). |
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Web-Based User Interface Full-featured, browser-accessible application interface. |
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Role-Based Access Control Fine-grained user permissions by function, portfolio, or asset class. |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration with Active Directory, OAuth, or similar identity services. |
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Mobile Device Support Accessible via smartphones and tablets. |
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Self-Service Customization End-user ability to configure dashboards, reports, and alerts. |
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Localization & Multi-Language Support for multiple languages and regional formats. |
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Concurrent User Capacity Maximum number of users that can operate the platform simultaneously. |
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Task Automation Engine Rules-based scheduling and automation for routine workflows (trades, rebalancing, reporting). |
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Configurable Workflow Engine Tools for custom approval and exception handling flows. |
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Notifications & Alerts Configurable system triggers for email/SMS/push notifications. |
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Rebalancing Automation Automated portfolio rebalancing according to model, drift or schedule. |
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Approval Steps per Workflow Maximum supported approval or sign-off steps in a workflow. |
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Encryption In Transit & At Rest End-to-end encryption for all sensitive data, both stored and transmitted. |
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Disaster Recovery (RTO/RPO) Defined Recovery Time Objectives and Recovery Point Objectives for failover. |
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Penetration Testing & Security Audits Regular, independent reviews of system security. |
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Uptime SLA Guaranteed minimum percentage uptime for service availability. |
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Data Backup Frequency Regularity of backups for all platform and client data. |
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Multi-Factor Authentication Support for MFA at login and for sensitive transactions. |
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Audit Logging Comprehensive logs for all user and system activities. |
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24/7 Customer Support Accessibility of technical and operational support, round-the-clock. |
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Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Contracted guarantees for support response and resolution times. |
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Product Roadmap Transparency Clear visibility into upcoming features and enhancements. |
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Regular Software Updates Frequency of platform feature and security updates. |
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Documentation Quality Comprehensive, up-to-date user and developer documentation. |
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Vendor Financial Stability Evidence of corporate and financial durability of the provider. |
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Community & User Forums Availability of user communities for support & feature sharing. |
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