Fidessa Buy-side Solutions from ION Group

Comprehensive portfolio and order management system for asset managers and institutions, supporting compliance, performance analysis, risk, and multi-asset workflows.

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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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Order Management & Trading
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Performance Measurement & Attribution
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Risk Management & Analytics
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Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
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Data Integration & Management
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Client & Investor Communications
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Security & Access Control
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Core Portfolio Management
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Performance Measurement & Attribution
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Risk Management
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Order Management & Trade Execution Workflow
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Compliance Management
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Data Management & Integration
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Reporting & Analytics
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Multi-Asset Class Support Supports a wide variety of asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives, and cash.		Fidessa Buy-side Solutions advertises multi-asset workflows and is recognized as a multi-asset class OMS/PMS in industry literature, including support for equities, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives, and cash.
Model Portfolio Management Ability to create and manage model portfolios for replication and benchmarking.		Model portfolio management is a standard feature in institutional buy-side PMS; documentation and fact sheets reference support for model portfolios and portfolio replication.
Rebalancing Tools Tools for automated and manual portfolio rebalancing based on rules or drift thresholds.		Rebalancing tools (both automated and manual) are listed as functions in product literature and appear as available in online demos and product sheets.
Tax Lot Tracking Tracks individual tax lots for accurate tax management and reporting.		Tax lot tracking features are typically included for accurate accounting and compliance, and referenced as supported by use-case descriptions.
Multi-Currency Support Manages and values portfolios in multiple base and reporting currencies.		Global, multi-currency portfolios and performance reporting referenced directly on the ION product page for Fidessa Buy-side.
Historical Position Reconstruction Ability to reconstruct historical portfolio positions for reporting or auditing.		Historical position reconstruction is essential for auditing/compliance and referenced in compliance and reporting capabilities for the platform.
Scenario Analysis Enables scenario modeling to assess portfolio impacts under various assumptions.		Scenario analysis, including 'what-if' modeling and stress testing, is named as a feature in product specs and demo materials.
Portfolio Hierarchies Supports complex hierarchical structures (accounts, sub-portfolios, composites).		Portfolio hierarchies (accounts, sub-accounts, composites) are supported in documentation and referenced in user guides.
What-If Analysis Provides tools to simulate hypothetical trades and assess impacts.		What-if/hypothetical trade assessments are provided as part of the system's trade simulation and scenario tools.
Speed of Portfolio Valuation Time taken to compute full valuation of a portfolio.		No information available

Order Generation Create and submit orders directly from portfolio or model changes.		Order generation from portfolios and models is standard and highlighted in product literature for trade workflow automation.
Pre-Trade Compliance Checks Checks trade orders against investment restrictions prior to execution.		Pre-trade compliance checking is explicit in offerings and regulatory discussions for Fidessa OMS/PMS solutions.
Order Routing Supports automated routing of trades to counterparties or execution platforms.		Automated order routing to brokers and venues is a core feature; FIX and other connectivity models are noted on the ION website.
FIX Protocol Integration Native support for FIX protocol for seamless connectivity with brokers.		FIX protocol integration is referenced as a core connectivity feature in all Fidessa OMS/EMS product lines.
Trade Allocation Flexible rules for post-trade allocation to accounts or sleeves.		Trade allocation, including block allocations post-trade, is supported per product documentation.
Market Data Integration Real-time or delayed access to market prices for pre-trade decisions.		Market data integration is listed as available, with support for both real-time and delayed data feeds in the order management context.
Execution Cost Analysis Tracks and reports on transaction costs and slippage.		Execution cost analysis and transaction cost analysis (TCA) are referenced in product-overview and compliance sections.
Straight-Through Processing (STP) Rate Percentage of trades processed from order to settlement without manual intervention.		No information available
Time to Execute Trade Average time from order entry to execution fill.		No information available
Block Trading Support Ability to manage and execute block trades efficiently.		Block trading support is present; block trade management is mentioned in ION/Fidessa workflow literature.

Time-Weighted Return Calculation Accurate calculation of time-weighted returns for investment performance analysis.		Time-weighted return calculation support is mentioned as part of investment performance analytics.
Money-Weighted Return Calculation Calculation of money-weighted (IRR) returns for cashflow-sensitive portfolios.		Money-weighted return (IRR) calculation is supported and listed among performance measurement features.
Multi-Level Attribution Supports multi-level (sector, security, currency) performance attribution.		Multi-level attribution (sector, security, currency) is available based on system overviews and analytics modules.
Custom Benchmark Support Ability to set and compare portfolios against custom benchmark indices.		Custom benchmarks can be set up and tracked, per product description and user manual features.
Risk-Adjusted Return Metrics Includes Sharpe, Sortino, and other ratios for performance analysis.		Risk-adjusted return metrics (Sharpe, Sortino) are part of analytics suite in the performance reporting module.
Performance Contribution Analysis Analyzes contribution to performance by asset, sector, or manager.		Performance contribution analysis is available at different levels (asset, sector, manager) in reporting documents.
Automatic GIPS Composite Management Support for Global Investment Performance Standards composite setup and reporting.		No information available
Frequency of Return Calculations How often return calculations can be performed.		No information available
Granularity of Holdings Analysis Level at which performance can be broken down (e.g., lot, security, sector).		No information available
Speed of Performance Report Generation Time required to generate detailed performance reports.		No information available

VaR (Value at Risk) Calculation Calculates Value at Risk using multiple methodologies (parametric, historical, Monte Carlo).		VaR calculation using multiple methodologies is cited among risk analytics capabilities of the solution.
Stress Testing Ability to run stress and shock scenarios on portfolios.		Stress testing and scenario analysis, including shock scenarios, form part of the platform’s risk module.
Risk Exposure Breakdown Detailed analysis and visualization of exposures (sector, country, factor, etc).		Risk exposure breakdown is described in analytics and risk reporting, consistent with institutional PMS functionality.
Factor Analysis Decomposition of portfolio returns/risk into underlying risk factors.		Factor analysis is referenced as a portfolio management and risk analysis feature.
Liquidity Risk Assessment Measures and reports on the liquidity profile of portfolios.		Liquidity risk reporting and assessment listed under analytics functionality in product marketing.
Counterparty Risk Assessment Quantifies exposures to issuers, custodians, and brokers.		No information available
Real-Time Risk Monitoring Provides real-time or near-time updates to risk metrics.		No information available
Limit Monitoring and Alerts Automated monitoring of risk and exposure limits with alerting.		Limit monitoring and real-time alerts for risk and exposure are discussed in compliance/risk management sections in documentation.
Number of Custom Risk Metrics Supported Custom risk models or metrics the platform can support at once.		No information available
Speed of Risk Report Generation Time required to generate and distribute risk reports.		No information available

Pre-Trade Compliance Checks compliance with regulatory and client-specific rules prior to order execution.		Pre-trade compliance is cited as a core offering across product and solution pages, including trade-blocking and regulatory checks.
Post-Trade Compliance Monitors post-trade activity for adherence to investment guidelines.		Post-trade compliance monitoring is referenced as a function and included in compliance solutions documentation.
Regulatory Report Generation Produces reports required for regulatory filings (e.g., Form PF, AIFMD, MiFID II).		Direct production of regulatory reports for global filings is referenced in solution overviews.
Custom Rule Builder GUI or scripting language for creating custom compliance rules.		Custom rule builders for compliance logic are referenced in demo and support materials.
Audit Trail Tracks and logs all activity and changes for audit purposes.		Comprehensive audit trail is emphasized in all compliance, trade, and reporting documentation.
Exception Management Workflows for handling and resolving compliance breaches and exceptions.		Exception management workflows and compliance remediation are supported per compliance module documentation.
Automated Document Generation Automatically generates legal and compliance documents for clients or regulators.		No information available
Number of Built-In Compliance Rules Out-of-the-box compliance rules or templates available.		No information available
Compliance Check Frequency How frequently compliance checks are run on portfolios.		No information available
Alert Notification Time Delay between identifying a compliance breach and notifying the user.		No information available

Open API Access Well-documented APIs for integration with third-party systems or internal applications.		Developer and user documentation frequently reference open API support for integration with third-party platforms.
Market Data Connectivity Connectivity to market data providers for real-time and historical data.		Market data connectivity to major vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.) and proprietary sources is referenced.
Pricing Source Flexibility Able to source pricing from multiple external or internal sources.		Pricing source flexibility with connectivity to varied pricing and valuation sources is discussed.
ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Tools In-built data transformation and loading utilities.		Native ETL and data import/export tools are referenced as part of onboarding and daily operations.
Data Quality Control Validation, deduplication, and error correction processes for incoming data.		Built-in data validation and quality control processes are referenced in data management and onboarding sections.
Reference Data Management Centralized management for instrument, client, and counterparty reference data.		Reference data management (instruments, clients, counterparties) is supported per platform data architecture references.
Data Retention Policy Support Configure how long data is retained for compliance and reporting.		No information available
Number of Data Sources Supported Distinct external or internal data sources that can be integrated at once.		No information available
Data Load Frequency Maximum frequency at which data loads are supported.		No information available
Data Reconciliation Speed Time required to reconcile positions or transactions with external records.		No information available

Client Portal Branded, online access point for clients to view portfolio, performance, and documents.		Client portal (branded, online access) is listed as part of reporting and client interface solutions.
Customizable Reporting Flexible options for tailoring reports to specific client needs.		Customizable, client-specific reporting is marketed heavily in solution overviews.
Automated Statement Generation Generation and distribution of periodic account statements and tax documents.		Automated statement and reporting generation is referenced as part of client and regulatory communications.
Document Vault Secure repository for storing and sharing investment reports and documents.		Document vault or secure storage for client documents is listed in the portal feature set.
Multi-Language Support Support for producing reports and communications in multiple languages.		No information available
Data Visualization Tools Advanced charting and data visualization in reporting and portals.		Data visualization and advanced charting are shown in screenshots and referenced in reporting/portal modules.
Custom Branding Options Allows for client-specific branding of communication materials.		Custom branding of reports and portal is referenced in implementation guides.
Bulk Reporting Speed Time required to generate and deliver bulk reports to all clients.		No information available
Number of Concurrent Users Supported Clients or investors that can simultaneously access the system.		No information available
Frequency of Automatic Updates How often clients receive automatic updates (email, portal notifications).		No information available

Workflow Designer Tool for configuring custom workflows and approval chains.		No information available
Task Assignment & Escalation Automatic assignment and escalation of tasks based on rules or deadlines.		No information available
Alerts & Notifications Email, SMS, or in-app notifications for important tasks or exceptions.		No information available
Automated Data Imports Scheduling and running data imports without manual intervention.		No information available
Exception Handling Automation Automated handling of workflow errors or breaks.		No information available
User Access Controls Assign roles, permissions, and workflows to users and groups.		No information available
Workflow Execution Time Average time to complete an automated workflow from initiation to completion.		No information available
Number of Workflow Types Different workflow templates or types available out-of-the-box.		No information available
Concurrent Workflow Support Maximum number of workflows that can run simultaneously.		No information available
Audit Logging of Workflows Automatically records all workflow steps and user actions for compliance.		No information available

Single Sign-On (SSO) Support for SSO integration with enterprise identity providers.		No information available
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enforce MFA for added user login security.		No information available
Role-Based Permissions Granular controls over user access to different system modules and data.		No information available
Encryption (At-Rest & In-Transit) Encrypts data when stored or sent across networks.		No information available
Regular Penetration Testing Conducts periodic security testing of the platform.		No information available
User Activity Logging Logs user activity for security and audit compliance.		No information available
Custom Password Policies Set and enforce custom password complexity and expiry rules.		No information available
Data Masking Ability to mask sensitive data fields for specific users.		No information available
Number of Access Roles Supported Distinct levels or roles that can be set for system users.		No information available
User Session Timeout Default time a session remains active without user interaction.		No information available

Third-Party Application Integrations Pre-built connectors for leading risk, CRM, or execution systems.		No information available
Custom Script/SDK Support Allows developers to build custom extensions or automation using an SDK or scripting.		No information available
Event-Based API Triggers APIs that trigger actions in response to portfolio events or data changes.		No information available
Outbound Data Feeds Flexible configuration for pushing data to downstream systems.		No information available
Batch & Real-Time Processing Supports both scheduled (batch) and real-time integrations.		No information available
Integration Partner Ecosystem Network of supported third-party vendors with certified integrations.		No information available
Number of Pre-Built Connectors Connectors available for plug-and-play integration.		No information available
API Call Latency Time for average API request-response cycle.		No information available
Concurrent API Connections Supported Maximum number of simultaneous API connections.		No information available
User Extensibility Options Availability of open frameworks or plugin architectures.		No information available

Customizable Dashboards Users can personalize dashboard layouts with preferred widgets or views.		No information available
Mobile Access Optimized access from mobile and tablet devices.		No information available
Accessibility (WCAG Compliance) Meets accessibility guidelines for users with disabilities.		No information available
Multi-Language Interface User interface supports multiple languages.		No information available
Help & Support Tools Embedded help, documentation, and user support resources.		No information available
User Onboarding Workflows Guided onboarding and training for new users.		No information available
Custom View Settings Users can define saved and shared custom views or filters.		No information available
Concurrent User Responsiveness System performance with large numbers of simultaneous users.		No information available
Average Page Load Time The average time to load application screens.		No information available
Hotkey/Shortcuts Support Support for keyboard shortcuts to enhance productivity.		No information available

Multi-Asset Support Support for various asset classes such as equities, bonds, derivatives, ETFs, and private equity.		No information available
Real-Time Position Management Ability to track positions in real-time as trades are executed and settled.		No information available
Transaction Management Capability to ingest, validate, and record all buy/sell, transfer, and adjustment transactions.		No information available
Portfolio Aggregation Aggregating multiple accounts, funds, and entities for a consolidated portfolio view.		No information available
Custom Portfolio Structuring Configurable portfolio hierarchies such as sleeve accounts, sub-portfolios, and strategies.		No information available
Corporate Actions Processing Automated handling and processing of dividends, splits, mergers, and other events.		No information available
Cash Management Real-time tracking of cash balances and flows across custodians and accounts.		No information available
Instrument Master Integration Seamless integration with security and instrument master data.		No information available
Audit Trail Historical tracking and logging of all portfolio amendments and user actions.		No information available
Scalability Maximum number of portfolios/accounts that can be managed concurrently.		No information available

Time-Weighted Return Calculation Determines portfolio returns that neutralize impact of cash flows.		No information available
Money-Weighted Return Calculation (IRR) Calculates internal rate of return for capital-based performance.		No information available
Risk-Adjusted Performance Metrics Calculation of Sharpe, Sortino, and other ratios.		No information available
Performance Attribution Analysis Decomposition by security selection, allocation, currency, etc.		No information available
Benchmark Comparison Track and compare portfolio performance to chosen benchmarks.		No information available
Multi-Currency Performance Reporting Support for calculating and presenting results in multiple currencies.		No information available
Historical Performance Archiving Storing and accessing long-term historical performance data.		No information available
Granularity of Reporting The finest level (e.g. security, sector, account) at which performance is reported.		No information available
Attribution Frequency How often performance and attribution calculations are updated.		No information available

Value at Risk (VaR) Calculation Automated computation of VaR and related risk metrics for portfolios.		No information available
Scenario Analysis & Stress Testing Ability to model portfolio impact under various hypothetical adverse market scenarios.		No information available
Exposure Analysis Breakdown and monitoring of exposures (e.g. sector, region, currency).		No information available
Limit Monitoring & Alerts Automated monitoring and alerting for breaches of portfolio risk or concentration limits.		No information available
Custom Risk Models Support Ability to import or define custom risk and factor models.		No information available
Risk Reporting Flexibility Configurability in how risk reports are presented and delivered.		No information available
Factor Analysis Decompose portfolio returns and risks by systematic factors (e.g. size, value, momentum).		No information available
Look-through Capability Analyze risks inside multi-layered investment vehicles (e.g., funds of funds, ETFs).		No information available
Monte Carlo Simulations Number of Monte Carlo scenarios that can be run per analysis.		No information available

Trade Order Entry & Routing Ability to construct, edit, and route orders to brokers or venues.		No information available
Pre-Trade Compliance Checks Automated checking of portfolio and regulatory limits prior to order release.		No information available
Block and Allocation Management Support for block trading and post-trade allocation to multiple accounts.		No information available
Electronic Trading Integration (FIX) Connectivity to brokers or ECNs via FIX protocol or APIs.		No information available
Order Audit Logging Historical recording of all order and trade actions for compliance.		No information available
Trade Approval Workflow Configurable, multi-step approval processes for trade execution.		No information available
Error Handling & Reconciliation Automated handling and correction of trade errors and mismatches.		No information available
Order Throughput Maximum number of orders that can be handled per minute.		No information available

Pre-Trade Compliance Engine Real-time scanning of trades against compliance rules before execution.		No information available
Post-Trade Compliance Monitoring Ongoing assessment and detection of rule breaches after trading.		No information available
Rule Customization Ability to author and manage custom compliance rules by user.		No information available
Rule Library Library of pre-built regulatory and standard investment policies.		No information available
Automated Breach Alerts Automatic electronic alerts for any compliance violations.		No information available
Case Management Support workflow for documenting, tracking and resolving compliance breaches.		No information available
Compliance Reporting Flexibility Configurability in output and delivery of compliance reports.		No information available
Audit Trail for Rules Historical log of rule activations, changes, and breach remediation.		No information available

Open API for Data Access RESTful, SOAP or proprietary APIs for inbound/outbound data flows.		No information available
Market Data Integration Plug-in support for multiple market data vendors (Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.).		No information available
Reference Data Management Handling and ingestion of security master, issuer, and counterparty data.		No information available
Third-Party System Integration Interfacing with custodians, fund accountants, and pricing engines.		No information available
Data Validation & Cleansing Automated checking, cleaning, and reconciliation of incoming data.		No information available
Data Latency Time between data arrival and system update.		No information available
Bulk Data Import/Export Ability to handle batch data transfer (historical data loading, bulk reports).		No information available

Custom Report Builder Drag-and-drop or template-based tools for report creation.		No information available
Scheduled & On-Demand Reporting Automated and ad-hoc report generation and distribution.		No information available
Regulatory Reporting Support for end-to-end reporting for regulatory requirements (e.g. MiFID, Form PF).		No information available
Client Reporting Customizable client statement generation and delivery.		No information available
Dashboard Visualization Real-time graphical dashboards with interactive analytics.		No information available
Drill-Down Capabilities Ability to analyze data from summary down to transaction-level details.		No information available
Report Distribution Channels Number of supported distribution mechanisms (email, portal, print).		No information available

Web-Based User Interface Full-featured, browser-accessible application interface.		No information available
Role-Based Access Control Fine-grained user permissions by function, portfolio, or asset class.		No information available
Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration with Active Directory, OAuth, or similar identity services.		No information available
Mobile Device Support Accessible via smartphones and tablets.		No information available
Self-Service Customization End-user ability to configure dashboards, reports, and alerts.		No information available
Localization & Multi-Language Support for multiple languages and regional formats.		No information available
Concurrent User Capacity Maximum number of users that can operate the platform simultaneously.		No information available

Task Automation Engine Rules-based scheduling and automation for routine workflows (trades, rebalancing, reporting).		No information available
Configurable Workflow Engine Tools for custom approval and exception handling flows.		No information available
Notifications & Alerts Configurable system triggers for email/SMS/push notifications.		No information available
Rebalancing Automation Automated portfolio rebalancing according to model, drift or schedule.		No information available
Approval Steps per Workflow Maximum supported approval or sign-off steps in a workflow.		No information available

Encryption In Transit & At Rest End-to-end encryption for all sensitive data, both stored and transmitted.		No information available
Disaster Recovery (RTO/RPO) Defined Recovery Time Objectives and Recovery Point Objectives for failover.		No information available
Penetration Testing & Security Audits Regular, independent reviews of system security.		No information available
Uptime SLA Guaranteed minimum percentage uptime for service availability.		No information available
Data Backup Frequency Regularity of backups for all platform and client data.		No information available
Multi-Factor Authentication Support for MFA at login and for sensitive transactions.		No information available
Audit Logging Comprehensive logs for all user and system activities.		No information available

24/7 Customer Support Accessibility of technical and operational support, round-the-clock.		No information available
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Contracted guarantees for support response and resolution times.		No information available
Product Roadmap Transparency Clear visibility into upcoming features and enhancements.		No information available
Regular Software Updates Frequency of platform feature and security updates.		No information available
Documentation Quality Comprehensive, up-to-date user and developer documentation.		No information available
Vendor Financial Stability Evidence of corporate and financial durability of the provider.		No information available
Community & User Forums Availability of user communities for support & feature sharing.		No information available

Fidessa Buy-side Solutions from ION Group

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Portfolio Management Systems for Portfolio Management

Core Portfolio Management (9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Order Management & Trading (8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

Performance Measurement & Attribution (6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)

Risk Management & Analytics (6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)

Compliance & Regulatory Reporting (6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)

Data Integration & Management (6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)

Client & Investor Communications (6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)

Workflow & Task Automation (0 Yes /0 Known /10 Possible features)

Security & Access Control (0 Yes /0 Known /10 Possible features)

Integration & Extensibility (0 Yes /0 Known /10 Possible features)

Usability & User Interface (0 Yes /0 Known /10 Possible features)

Core Portfolio Management (0 Yes /0 Known /10 Possible features)

Performance Measurement & Attribution (0 Yes /0 Known /9 Possible features)

Risk Management (0 Yes /0 Known /9 Possible features)

Order Management & Trade Execution Workflow (0 Yes /0 Known /8 Possible features)

Compliance Management (0 Yes /0 Known /8 Possible features)

Data Management & Integration (0 Yes /0 Known /7 Possible features)

Reporting & Analytics (0 Yes /0 Known /7 Possible features)

User Experience & Accessibility (0 Yes /0 Known /7 Possible features)

Automation & Workflow (0 Yes /0 Known /5 Possible features)

Security & Reliability (0 Yes /0 Known /7 Possible features)

Support, Maintenance & Vendor Stability (0 Yes /0 Known /7 Possible features)