Provides access to a curated menu of alternative investments with lower investment minimums, simplified paperwork, and integrated reporting. Includes CAIS IQ, an AI-powered learning system to help advisors understand alternative investments.
Systems for accessing and managing private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and other alternative investments for high-net-worth clients.
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Asset Class Coverage The number of different alternative asset classes available through the platform. |
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Open Architecture Supports investments across multiple fund managers or products, not limited to proprietary offerings. |
CAIS platform provides access to both proprietary and third-party funds from a variety of managers, which is the definition of open architecture. | |
Primary & Secondary Market Access Allows access to both new fund offerings and secondary transactions for increased liquidity. |
CAIS offers access to both new fund offerings (primary) and secondary market solutions, as supported in its documentation. | |
Minimum Investment Size Flexibility Supports investments with reduced minimums to improve accessibility. |
Lower minimums are promoted as a core platform differentiator for CAIS. | |
Co-Investment Opportunities Provides access to private deal co-investment alongside institutional investors. |
CAIS regularly markets co-investment opportunities for advisors alongside major institutional offerings. | |
Direct Investment Options Allows direct investments into assets (e.g., direct real estate or private company equity). |
Not as far as we are aware.* CAIS primarily provides access via fund vehicles; it does not emphasize direct asset investment (e.g., owning shares of a company directly). | |
Subscription Window Notifications Automatically alerts users to open and closing dates for investment windows. |
Automated notifications for subscription windows are described in platform overview materials as digital alerts. | |
Deal Pipeline Visibility Provides a dashboard of upcoming and open alternative investment opportunities. |
Deal pipeline dashboards showing open and upcoming alternative investment offerings are a core part of the CAIS platform interface. | |
Geographic Diversity Offers alternative investment products across multiple global regions. |
CAIS offers products across global markets including US and offshore, as stated in their product literature. | |
ESG/Impact Investment Options Includes alternative investments that are ESG integrated or impact focused. |
CAIS includes an ESG/Impact section and highlights managers with impact strategies. |
Research Reports Provides professional-grade research, ratings, and reports for each investment opportunity. |
Professional-grade research is referenced as a key platform benefit and linked to investment offerings. | |
Manager Track Record Analytics Displays historical performance, risk, and operational history for each fund manager. |
Track record analytics are displayed for reviewed fund managers. | |
Fee Transparency Clearly details all associated fees, including carried interest, management fees, and other costs. |
CAIS documentation touts clarity of all-in costs and fee transparency as a differentiator. | |
Third-Party Validation Incorporates third-party due diligence reports or external expert insights. |
No information available | |
Onboarding Vetting Automation Automates KYC/AML, background checks, and compliance for new issuers and funds. |
CAIS automates KYC/AML as part of onboarding based on advisor materials and webinars. | |
Historical Performance Data Range The number of years of historical performance data made available. |
No information available | |
Scenario Analysis Tools Enables users to run stress tests and backward/forward-looking analytics. |
Not as far as we are aware.* There is no public mention of advanced scenario analysis or stress-testing tools for advisors on the CAIS platform. | |
Track Record Verification Confirms accuracy of fund manager claimed results against third-party sources. |
No information available | |
Peer Comparison Tools Allows analysis across funds and asset managers for benchmarking. |
CAIS IQ and reporting allow for benchmarking, thus supporting peer fund comparisons. | |
Risk Assessment Scoring Provides risk scores or qualitative risk assessments for investments. |
CAIS platform details risk scoring and risk ratings on reviewed offerings. |
Digital Subscription Processes Supports paperless, end-to-end digital investor onboarding, document signing, and funding. |
Digital end-to-end onboarding, subscription execution, and funding are featured on CAIS. | |
Automated Capital Calls Notifies investors of capital calls and automates drawdowns/fund transfers. |
Capital calls are automated with integrated notification and transfer processes. | |
Multi-currency Transaction Support Permits transactions in multiple currencies. |
No information available | |
Automated Document Generation Generates all required legal, tax, and subscription documents automatically. |
All subscription and legal documentation, including tax documents, are programmatically generated. | |
Execution Speed Measures the average speed to complete an investment transaction. |
No information available | |
Real-Time Transaction Status Updates Provides dynamic status tracking on each transaction, from initiation to settlement. |
Dynamic status tracking for investment processes is provided via dashboards. | |
E-signature Integration Facilitates secure digital signing of all agreements. |
CAIS includes digital e-signature for all necessary documents. | |
Redemption Processing Automation Streamlines withdrawals or redemptions from alternative investments. |
No information available | |
Tax Document Automation Generates and delivers Form K-1s and other tax documents automatically. |
Platform states automated generation and delivery of form K-1s. | |
Custody Integration Direct API connections with prime brokers/custodians for easy funding and settlement. |
CAIS provides custody integration with connected custodians and funding rails. |
Multi-Asset Performance Tracking Consolidates performance tracking across all alts, public, and private assets. |
Consolidated performance reporting across alternative and traditional assets promoted in CAIS reporting materials. | |
Aggregated Investment Dashboards Provides dashboards summarizing performance, exposures, and other key metrics. |
Aggregated dashboards for performance and risk exposures are a highlighted platform feature. | |
Custom Report Generation Allows custom or periodic performance and risk reporting. |
CAIS allows for custom and scheduled (periodic) report outputs. | |
Tax Reporting Capabilities Supports the generation of annual tax reports across jurisdictions. |
Tax reports including US and other jurisdictional forms are described. | |
Look-Through Reporting Enables transparency into underlying holdings of pooled investments. |
No information available | |
Integrated IRR/XIRR Calculation Calculates time-weighted and money-weighted rates of return for each investment. |
Returns calculations including IRR/XIRR shown in reporting modules. | |
Customizable Reporting Frequency Lets users schedule report generation (monthly, quarterly, annual, etc.). |
User can set monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting schedules. | |
Multi-Portfolio Aggregation Consolidates investments held across multiple portfolios or accounts. |
Investments can be reported across multiple accounts and portfolios. | |
Data Export Capabilities Exports reports and data to excel, PDF, or other systems. |
Data export to Excel and PDF supported. | |
Historical Data Retention Period The length of time historical data is stored and available for users. |
No information available |
Real-time Risk Alerts Automated alerts for key risk events, performance drops, or exposure breaches. |
No information available | |
Exposure Analysis Tools Measures sector, geography, and factor exposures for portfolio risk management. |
No information available | |
Risk Attribution Analysis Attributes risk at the asset, fund, or portfolio level. |
No information available | |
Stress Testing/Scenario Analysis Models hypothetical market scenarios and their impact on portfolio value. |
No information available | |
Liquidity Monitoring Measures current and forecasted liquidity status of all holdings. |
No information available | |
Redemption Notice Alerts Alerts advisors/investors about redemption windows, lock-up periods, and notice periods. |
Alerts for redemption windows and lock-ups described in product material. | |
Concentration Limit Monitoring Tracks exposures to single entities, managers, or asset classes. |
Monitoring tools exist for exposure and concentration controls. | |
Custom Risk Rules Engine Allows custom rule creation for automated portfolio risk controls. |
No information available | |
VaR and Downside Risk Metrics Calculates Value at Risk (VaR) and other downside risk metrics. |
No information available | |
Periodic Risk Assessment Intervals How frequently risk assessments can be scheduled. |
No information available |
Branded White-label Interface Offers customizable branding for advisory firms or private banks. |
Custom branded interfaces for RIAs and banks available as white-label. | |
Mobile Application Availability Provides a native mobile app for client access. |
iOS and Android apps available for advisors and clients. | |
Client Portal Customization Allows clients and advisors to customize dashboards and displays. |
CAIS interface offers customizable advisor and client dashboards. | |
Onboarding Support Services Provides dedicated onboarding specialists and support. |
Onboarding support, client success, and training teams referenced in CAIS materials. | |
In-app Messaging and Communications Enables direct and secure communication between clients and advisors. |
No information available | |
Notifications and Alerts Automatic push/email alerts for investment events or updates. |
Automatic push/email alerts supported by platform. | |
Educational Content Library Access to videos, articles, and FAQs explaining alternative investments. |
CAIS IQ offers a library of structured training and FAQ videos targeting advisor learning. | |
Multi-Lingual Support Offers interface and support in multiple languages. |
No information available | |
Digital Wealth Planning Tools Includes calculators and simulations to guide investment decisions. |
Simulations and calculators offered as part of advisor toolkit on the platform. | |
Self-Directed & Advised Workflows Supports both self-serve and advisor-guided investment processes. |
Process supports both self-directed and advisor-led investment via workflow selection. |
Client Profiling & Suitability Analysis Automates checks for client suitability and allocation limits. |
Suitability, profiling, and allocation checks are embedded in advisor-facing workflows. | |
Batch Processing & Group Orders Enables bulk investment processing for multiple clients at once. |
Bulk order and batch processing for advisors is called out in CAIS platform overviews. | |
CRM Integration Directly integrates with advisor CRM systems for holistic client view. |
CRM integration is mentioned as available for leading advisor CRMs. | |
Advisor Performance Dashboards Monitors advisor-driven outcomes and compares to benchmarks. |
Advisor dashboards include performance relative to benchmarks. | |
Proposal Generation Tools Generates compliant investment proposals for clients. |
Investment proposal generation tools are available. | |
Regulatory Compliance Workflows Incorporates compliance checks and approvals for all trades. |
Compliance workflows for trades and suitability are described. | |
Cross-platform Task Management Provides tools for tracking next steps, follow-ups, and to-dos. |
Cross-platform task management in the advisor portal described in support materials. | |
Note-taking and Collaboration Allows advisors to make notes and collaborate internally. |
No information available | |
Client Document Vault Secure area for storing and sharing client-specific documents. |
Document vault and storage provided for clients within the portal. | |
Analytics on Client Holdings Advisor-facing analytics on risk, return, and diversification of their client pools. |
Client holdings analytics available for RIAs and advisors. |
API Access Supports secure, documented APIs for integration with other systems. |
API access is outlined as a capability for integration partners. | |
Custodian/Broker Integration Can connect to external custodians, banks, and brokerage platforms. |
Integration to outside custodians and brokerage platforms is provided. | |
Portfolio Accounting Software Integration Exports or syncs portfolio data with accounting systems. |
No information available | |
Single Sign-On (SSO) Supports secure authentication across multiple enterprise applications. |
Single Sign-On (SSO) support is mentioned for enterprises. | |
Data Import/Export Tools Allows batch upload/download of positions, transactions, and reference data. |
Import/export tools are supported for positions and reference data. | |
Real-Time Data Feeds Receives or distributes real-time price and NAV updates. |
No information available | |
Integration with Market Data Vendors Supports Bloomberg, Refinitiv, PitchBook, or similar feeds. |
No information available | |
Webhook/Event Notification Support Can trigger external actions based on events in the platform. |
No information available | |
Open Data Exchange Standards Compliance with open standards (e.g., FIX, OFX) for data interoperability. |
No information available | |
Scale of Supported Integrations The number of external systems/platforms that can be integrated. |
No information available |
Data Encryption (at rest & in transit) End-to-end encryption for all platform and client data. |
All communications indicate use of encryption for data in transit and at rest. | |
Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Requires two or more authentication methods for access. |
Multi-factor authentication required as part of security (login/mfa discussed in onboarding docs). | |
Regulatory Compliance Support Includes tools for MiFID II, FATCA, CRS, SEC, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements. |
Platform supports workflows for MiFID II, FATCA, SEC, GDPR, etc. | |
Audit Logs Produces immutable records of all user and system actions. |
Immutable audit logs cited in data security materials. | |
User Role & Permission Controls Granular access and permission configurations for different user types. |
Role-based controls and permissions described in Platform documentation. | |
Data Residency Options Supports data hosting in regulated jurisdictions as required. |
No information available | |
Incident Response & Monitoring Continuous cybersecurity threat monitoring and incident protocols. |
24/7 security monitoring and incident response described; cybersecurity is emphasized. | |
Regular Vulnerability Assessments Conducts periodic penetration tests and security scans. |
Periodic security scanning and penetration testing cited by IT team information. | |
Privacy by Design Frameworks Applies privacy as a core design principle throughout the product. |
Emphasis on privacy by design in legal data and privacy policies. | |
Electronic Records Retention Period The guaranteed period that client records are stored and accessible. |
No information available |
Concurrent User Support The number of users the platform can support simultaneously without performance impact. |
No information available | |
Transaction Throughput The number of transactions that can be processed per second. |
No information available | |
Uptime SLA Guaranteed minimum percentage of uptime. |
No information available | |
Cloud-based Deployment Supports deployment in public or private cloud environments. |
CAIS is cloud-native and offers both private and public cloud options for deployment. | |
Horizontal Scalability Ability to scale resources dynamically for load increases. |
Horizontal scalability for large RIAs and banks referenced in technical documentation. | |
Latency to User Actions Average response time for standard user actions. |
No information available | |
Disaster Recovery RTO Recovery Time Objective after outages or disasters. |
No information available | |
Geographically Distributed Infrastructure Ensures service continuity and redundancy across locations. |
No information available | |
Load Testing & Monitoring Regular performance testing and real-time monitoring. |
No information available | |
Automated Scaling Policies Uses rules to automatically adjust resources based on demand. |
Platform supports automated scaling to meet client demand. |
Dedicated Account Manager Assigned resource for high-net-worth client responsiveness. |
Dedicated account managers are described for high value clients/firms. | |
24x7 Technical Support Offers round-the-clock support for issues and questions. |
24x7 technical support publicly advertised. | |
SLA-Backed Response Times Commits to specific response and resolution windows. |
CAIS offers SLA-backed support for firm clients. | |
Multi-channel Support Availability Offers support via phone, chat, email, and in-platform tickets. |
Support available via phone, email, online chat, and ticketing. | |
Onboarding & Training Programs Guided setup, training, and onboarding for new users. |
Onboarding and training for advisors and staff are emphasized as part of CAIS implementation. | |
Regular Platform Updates Delivers ongoing features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. |
Product materials detail regular releases, updates, and enhancement cycles. | |
User Feedback Channels Collects and acts on user suggestions and complaints. |
User feedback channels are open for CAIS and regularly referenced in product updates. | |
Proactive Issue Notification Notifies users and admins about outages or service degradations. |
Outage notifications and maintenance communications are provided via platform and email. | |
Comprehensive Knowledge Base Detailed online documentation for self-help. |
A searchable online help and knowledge base is available to users. | |
Integration/Custom Development Services Offers custom integration or build support for client-specific needs. |
Custom development and integration services available based on direct CAIS client engagement. |
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