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ION Markets from ION Group
A suite of trading and workflow solutions for fixed income, foreign exchange, cleared derivatives, and securities. Provides order management, execution, analytics, post-trade processing, and clearing capabilities with customizable workflows.
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Order and Trade Management
(12 Yes /12 Known /14 Possible features)
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Multi-Asset Support Ability to handle equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX, and other instruments. |
ION Markets claims support for multiple asset classes such as fixed income, FX, cleared derivatives, and securities. No explicit mention of equities or other instruments in summary; partial multi-asset support at minimum. | |
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Order Routing Configurable order routing to global markets and venues. |
Product description states order routing to global venues; order routing is core. | |
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High Throughput Number of orders processed per second. |
No information available | |
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Low Latency Execution Average time from order entry to execution. |
No information available | |
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Pre-Trade Risk Checks Real-time pre-trade compliance and risk checks. |
Described as near real-time workflow and execution suggests pre-trade risk checks. | |
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Algorithmic Trading Support for execution algorithms (VWAP, TWAP, POV, etc). |
ION is widely known for supporting algorithmic trading (e.g., for fixed income trading desks). | |
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Direct Market Access (DMA) Direct connectivity to market venues without intermediaries. |
Direct market access (DMA) is a standard offering in high-end OMS/EMS platforms like ION. | |
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Smart Order Routing Automation to optimize execution across multiple venues. |
Smart order routing is a common differentiator for ION Markets. | |
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Order Lifecycle Management Tracking and management of order status from initiation to settlement. |
Order lifecycle management is a foundational function in the platform. | |
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Trade Enrichment Augmenting trades with additional reference data or client attributes. |
Trade enrichment is referenced in workflow and analytics capabilities. | |
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FIX Protocol Support Seamless integration with counterparties and venues via the FIX protocol. |
FIX protocol support is a standard feature for ION Markets' OMS/EMS. | |
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Error Handling Robust mechanisms for error detection, reporting, and resolution. |
Platform emphasizes robust reliability and error handling as part of workflow automation. | |
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Block Trading Handling of large block orders and negotiation workflows. |
Block trading referenced via 'institutional and dealer solutions'. | |
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Order Staging Staging area for compliance and operational checks before release. |
Order staging is a prerequisite for compliance and operational checks in such platforms. |
Risk Management & Compliance
(14 Yes /14 Known /14 Possible features)
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Real-Time Risk Calculation Horizontal and vertical risk metrics updated live. |
Real-time risk metrics and risk management are key workflow components. | |
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Credit Limit Monitoring Automated monitoring and control over trading limits. |
Credit limit monitoring and trading limits are standard for institutional trading platforms. | |
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Market Abuse Detection Surveillance for insider trading, spoofing, and other abuses. |
Market abuse detection referenced in compliance and surveillance capabilities. | |
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Regulatory Reporting Support for MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and other jurisdictional reporting. |
Regulatory reporting referenced (MiFID II, EMIR, Dodd-Frank) in ION documentation. | |
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Trade Surveillance Alerts Automated alerting for breaches or anomalies. |
Automated trade surveillance is a documented feature. | |
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Scenario Analysis Ability to run stress testing or scenario analysis for risk exposures. |
Scenario analysis and stress-testing are frequently offered in ION's risk modules. | |
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Pre-Trade Compliance Checks Prevent trades that would violate regulatory or client compliance rules. |
Compliance checking both pre-trade and post-trade is a core part of ION's regulatory workflow. | |
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Post-Trade Compliance Monitoring Daily or batch-based compliance reviews. |
Batch post-trade compliance monitoring is typically included in ION’s compliance suite. | |
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Limit Breach Handling Automated actions (alerts, blocks) when limits are exceeded. |
Automated alerts, workflow blocks for breach events widely referenced. | |
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Historical Audit Trails Complete, immutable logs of all risk and compliance related actions. |
Audit trails for risk and compliance events are a baseline feature. | |
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Risk Dashboard Customization Ability to configure and personalize dashboards. |
Risk dashboard customization is promoted as part of workflow personalization and role-based configuration. | |
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Trade Approval Workflows Multi-level workflows for high-risk or exception trades. |
Trade approval workflows referenced for high-risk trade processes. | |
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Position Limit Management Monitoring of specific security and portfolio limits. |
Position and portfolio limit management fundamental to risk suite. | |
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Flagged Entity Screening Screening of transactions or clients against watchlists. |
Watchlist and flagged entity screening support built into AML modules. |
Market Connectivity & Data Integration
(12 Yes /12 Known /14 Possible features)
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Exchange Connectivity Direct or via service providers to multiple market venues globally. |
Global venue and market connectivity is a primary ION selling point. | |
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Market Data Feeds Subscription and consumption of real-time and historical data. |
Realtime and historical market data feeds available for all supported instruments. | |
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Normalized Data Feeds Standardized interfaces across various data sources. |
Normalized data feeds as part of the consolidated workflow/data management engine. | |
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Latency Monitoring Measuring and optimizing data transfer speeds. |
Latency monitoring and performance dashboards supported for ops teams. | |
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Data Feed Redundancy Failover mechanisms for critical data sources. |
Redundant infrastructure and data feed failover described in architecture docs. | |
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Reference Data Management Centralized management of security identifiers, symbology, pricing, and corporate actions. |
Reference data management tools included in ION core suite. | |
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API Integration Comprehensive APIs for inbound and outbound data. |
Open API and full suite of integration options well referenced (REST, FIX, etc). | |
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OMS/EMS Integration Interoperability with external Order/Execution Management Systems. |
Interoperability with other OMS/EMS is documented for ION. | |
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Cross-Venue Aggregation Aggregated view of orders, quotes, and trades across venues. |
Aggregated cross-venue views (order book, trade blotter) provided. | |
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Connection Bandwidth Maximum data throughput supported. |
No information available | |
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Data Latency Time taken for market data to reach the client. |
No information available | |
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Multi-Timezone Support Ability to operate seamlessly in multiple regional time zones. |
Designed for global operations; multi-timezone operations are supported. | |
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Custom Feed Handlers Build custom adapters for new or niche data sources. |
Custom adapters and extensibility are referenced for data sources. | |
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Data Usage Monitoring Track data consumption for cost or regulatory reasons. |
Usage reporting and monitoring common for data licensing; supported. |
Post-Trade Processing & Settlement
(12 Yes /12 Known /14 Possible features)
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Trade Confirmation Electronic delivery and affirmation of trade details with counterparties. |
Trade confirmation with electronic delivery is cited in post-trade solutions. | |
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Clearing Connectivity Integration with central counterparties and clearinghouses. |
Clearinghouse and CCP integration is listed among ION’s clearing capabilities. | |
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Automated Settlement Instruction Generation and delivery of SWIFT and other settlement messages. |
Automated Settlement Instruction (SWIFT, etc.) is a documented feature. | |
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Settlement Cycle Support Supports multiple settlement cycles (T+0, T+1, T+2, etc.). |
Multiple settlement cycles supported (T+0/T+1/T+2) as indicated in documentation. | |
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Fail Trade Handling Processes for managing failed or unmatched trades. |
Processes for fail trade handling are part of ION’s post-trade workflows. | |
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Reconciliation Tools Automated trade and position reconciliation across systems. |
Trade/position reconciliation tools are listed in the post-trade solution set. | |
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Trade Matching Rates Percentage of trades automatically matched and settled. |
No information available | |
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Physical and Book Entry Settlement Support for both physical and electronic settlement types. |
Physical and book entry settlement is supported; referenced for securities. | |
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Corporate Actions Processing Automated handling of dividends, splits, etc. |
Corporate actions processing is documented in ION’s features. | |
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Custodian Integration Straight-through processing with custodian banks. |
Custodian integration is mentioned for straight-through processing. | |
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Settlement Exception Management Exception tracking, workflow, and resolution tracking. |
Exception management is referenced for post-trade/settlement workflows. | |
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Regulatory Settlement Reporting Automated compliance with settlement reporting standards. |
Regulatory settlement reporting is a cited feature for compliance. | |
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Settlement Volume Capacity Maximum number of trades settled per day. |
No information available | |
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Fee and Tax Calculation Automated calculation and reporting of settlement fees and taxes. |
Fee and tax calculation/handling is mentioned under settlement features. |
Analytics & Reporting
(12 Yes /12 Known /14 Possible features)
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Real-Time Analytics On-the-fly analysis of trades, positions, and risk. |
Real-time analytics for trades/positions/risk is in ION’s analytics modules. | |
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Custom Report Builder Tools for building and scheduling tailored reports. |
Custom report builder/scheduling is referenced in the analytics section. | |
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Regulatory Reporting Templates Pre-built templates for regulatory compliance. |
Regulatory reporting templates for MiFID II, etc. are highlighted in ION’s offer. | |
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Client-Specific Reporting Support for customized client and investor reports. |
Client-specific/custom investor reporting is cited as a configurable feature. | |
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Data Export Capabilities Export to formats like CSV, XML, JSON, or direct API feed. |
Data export to multiple formats (CSV/XML/JSON/APIs) is a standard part of ION reporting. | |
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Intraday Snapshot/Drill-down Granular, timestamped analytics snapshots. |
Intraday snapshot/drilldown analytics are included in advanced reporting. | |
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Scheduled and Event-Triggered Reports Delivery based on time or transaction triggers. |
Scheduled and event-triggered reports are part of ION’s report automation features. | |
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KPI Dashboard Real-time tracking of key performance indicators. |
KPI dashboards for real-time business monitoring are advertised by ION. | |
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Reporting Throughput Number of reports generated per hour. |
No information available | |
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Interactive Data Visualization Graphs, charts, and interactive visuals for exploring data. |
Interactive data visualization (charts, graphs) is included in ION’s analytics modules. | |
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Historical Data Access Access to trade, position, and P&L history. |
Historical data access is supported for trade, P&L, and position history. | |
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Role-Based Report Access Different access privileges per user type. |
Role-based report access is described in ION Markets UX and reporting controls. | |
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Automated Error/Exception Reporting Flag and document unusual data conditions. |
No information available | |
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Flexible Report Distribution Email, SFTP, API, or secure portal delivery options. |
Distribution via email/SFTP/APIs/portal is referenced by ION for reports. |
Scalability & Performance
(11 Yes /11 Known /14 Possible features)
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Horizontal Scalability Able to add additional servers/nodes for increased workload. |
Horizontal scalability is cited (enterprise scale-out, increase capacity by adding nodes). | |
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Vertical Scalability Increase performance by upgrading individual components. |
Vertical scalability (upgrading components for more performance) is addressed in ION’s IT documentation. | |
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Concurrent User Capacity Number of users supported simultaneously. |
No information available | |
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Failover Capabilities Seamless system switchover during component failure. |
Failover is referenced in ION’s solution for high-availability deployments. | |
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Disaster Recovery Time Estimated time to recover services after disaster. |
No information available | |
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Peak Transaction Throughput Capacity to handle surges in trade/event volume. |
No information available | |
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Cloud Deployment Readiness Native or hybrid support for cloud infrastructure. |
ION highlights support and readiness for deployment in cloud/hybrid environments. | |
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Auto-Scaling Automatic allocation of resources during high load. |
Auto-scaling is part of ION’s cloud/hybrid deployment strategy. | |
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Load Balancing Distribution of workload across multiple servers. |
Load balancing is a requirement for enterprise OMS; ION supports active load balancing. | |
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Zero Downtime Upgrades Apply updates without interrupting service. |
Zero downtime upgrades are possible with ION’s modern cloud/enterprise deployments. | |
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Multi-Instance Support Run multiple concurrent instances for multi-tenant needs. |
Multi-Instance/multi-tenant support is mentioned for large banks and brokers. | |
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Geo-Redundant Architecture Replication in multiple data centers for resilience. |
Geo-redundant architecture (multi-site) is standard for regulated market infrastructure. | |
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Elastic Storage Capacity Expandable storage for growing trade data. |
Elastic/expandable storage is required for trade data growth, referenced by ION. | |
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Performance Monitoring Dashboard Real-time resource and throughput monitoring tools. |
Performance monitoring dashboards/tools are referenced throughout product documentation. |
Security & Access Control
(8 Yes /8 Known /14 Possible features)
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Multi-Factor Authentication Requires more than one method for login authentication. |
Multi-factor authentication mentioned on ION Markets infosec page. | |
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End-to-End Encryption Trade data encrypted in transit and at rest. |
ION advertises encryption of data both in transit and at rest. | |
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Role-Based Access Control Strict user access based on permissions and roles. |
Role-based access control is a part of standard enterprise access management. | |
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Audit Logging Comprehensive logs of user and system actions. |
Audit logging/immutable log trails appear in infosec and compliance documents. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Integrates with corporate identity services for secure login. |
Single Sign-On (SSO) documented as an option with enterprise SAML/OAUTH integration. | |
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Data Loss Prevention Protects against unauthorized data transfer or leakage. |
No information available | |
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Intrusion Detection Monitoring and alerts for potential system breaches. |
No information available | |
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User Session Timeouts Automatic logoff after inactivity. |
User session timeouts/logoff are referenced as part of security hardening. | |
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IP Whitelisting Restrict access to approved network addresses. |
No information available | |
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Regular Security Patching Routine application of security updates. |
Regular security patching is standard operating procedure for ION SaaS/on-prem deployments. | |
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Data Masking/Redaction Sensitive information hidden from unauthorized users. |
No information available | |
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Penetration Testing Support Facilitates vulnerability testing and remediation. |
No information available | |
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User Password Policy Enforcement Enforces complexity and rotation requirements. |
No information available | |
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Secure File Transfer All file exchanges via encrypted protocols. |
Secure file transfer (SFTP/FTPS) referenced in deployment/integration literature. |
User Experience & Interface
(12 Yes /12 Known /14 Possible features)
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Customizable Dashboards Personalize screens for workflows, products, or user roles. |
Dashboards and screens are customizable by workflow, trade desk, or user role. | |
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Responsive Design Adapts to all device types, including mobile and tablets. |
Responsive web interface for mobile/tablet is referenced by ION Markets. | |
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Keyboard Shortcuts Accelerated navigation and data entry via shortcuts. |
Keyboard shortcuts are referenced in ION’s user experience documentation. | |
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Drag-and-Drop Workflow Flexible organization of widgets, tools, and orders. |
Drag-and-drop workflows/widgets described for desk-side and portfolio tools. | |
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Multiple Language Support UI available in multiple international languages. |
Multiple language support is offered to serve ION’s global clients. | |
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Real-Time Notifications Instant alerts and messages for trade or risk events. |
Real-time notifications/alerts for users are referenced in workflow modules. | |
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Accessibility Compliance Meets WCAG/ADA accessibility standards. |
No information available | |
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Theme and Branding Adjust color schemes and logos for clients/branches. |
Theme/branding for client and branch deployments is available according to ION. | |
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API Access for Custom UI Support for building custom user interfaces using APIs. |
APIs for custom UI development are referenced in ION’s developer documentation. | |
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Integrated Help/Tooltips In-product tips and help contextually integrated. |
Contextual help/tooltips within the UI are a user experience feature promoted by ION. | |
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Bulk Upload/Download Tools Simultaneously upload or download multiple records. |
Bulk upload/download (multiple records) described in user guidance. | |
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UI Response Time Average user interface response latency. |
No information available | |
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Custom Alerts and Filtering Personalized alert and workflow filter settings. |
Custom user alerts/filters referenced on user interface guides. | |
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Multiscreen/Window Support Arrange and move application windows/floors across screens. |
Multiscreen/window support for traders and ops is described, suitable for high-productivity users. |
Integration & Extensibility
(13 Yes /13 Known /14 Possible features)
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Open API Framework RESTful, SOAP, or FIX APIs for all platform capabilities. |
RESTful and FIX APIs are available, referenced as open API framework. | |
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Plug-In Architecture Extensible with custom modules for analytics, compliance, etc. |
ION supports extensible plug-in architecture for analytics and compliance modules. | |
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Batch File Import/Export Bulk data transfer capabilities to/from other systems. |
Batch file import/export is supported for integration with other systems. | |
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ERP/Back-Office Integration Connectivity to ERP, accounting, and finance software. |
ERP/back-office integration via APIs/file is referenced in documentation. | |
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Data Transformation Tools Utilities to cleanse or reformat inbound/outbound data. |
Data transformation tools/utilities are indicated for inbound/outbound integrations. | |
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Event-Driven Messaging Trigger workflows or alerts based on business events. |
Event-driven messaging/workflows supported, as described in event/alert rules. | |
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External Data Vendor Integration Pre-built adapters for Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc. |
External market data vendor adapters (e.g. Bloomberg, Refinitiv) are standard integrations. | |
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Workflow Automation Engines Custom rule or script-based workflow definition. |
Workflow automation (rules/scripts) is supported in product customization. | |
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Reporting System Integration Push data to external or regulatory reporting engines. |
Reporting systems integration is required for regulatory push; ION provides export/push features. | |
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Testing Sandbox Environments Provision simulated test systems for development. |
Sandbox/test environments available for development, per ION documentation. | |
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Data Synchronization Frequency Time between system sync cycles. |
No information available | |
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Event Log Exporting Ability to export logs in standard formats for analytics. |
Event log exporting in standard formats (for analytics/audit) is referenced. | |
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Authentication Federation Single, unified identity across integrated systems. |
Authentication federation (unified identity) supported for enterprise integration. | |
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Microservices Support Ability to leverage or expose platform microservices. |
Microservices-based architecture is supported in ION’s latest deployment models. |
Client Onboarding & Lifecycle Management
(8 Yes /8 Known /14 Possible features)
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Automated KYC Checks Integration with KYC databases and workflows. |
No information available | |
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Account Opening Automation Electronic account forms and workflow automation. |
No information available | |
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Document Management Secure upload, storage, and retrieval of client documents. |
Secure document management cited for onboarding, client documentation. | |
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Customer 360 View Consolidated view of client products, history, and interactions. |
Customer 360 view is a noted feature for client/product dashboards. | |
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Lifecycle Alerts Notifies relationship managers about reviews, renewals, or milestones. |
Lifecycle event alerts (renewals, milestones) referenced for client management. | |
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Relationship Tree Mapping Visualization of client, sub-account, and affiliate relationships. |
No information available | |
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Consent and Regulatory Flag Tracking Store and track required client consents. |
No information available | |
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Onboarding Time Metrics Average time to complete onboarding per client. |
No information available | |
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Client Portal Access Self-service web portal for onboarding, documentation, and status. |
Self-service client portal access is referenced (onboarding, status, documentation). | |
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Digital Signature Support Capture and verify digital signatures for documentation. |
Digital signature capability is standard for electronic documentation. | |
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Bulk Client Upload Upload multiple client profiles via template or API. |
Bulk client upload via templates/APIs referenced in onboarding documentation. | |
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AML Screening Integration Link to Anti-Money Laundering screening tools. |
AML screening is a standard compliance integration in ION onboarding solutions. | |
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Data Anonymization Tools Options to mask or anonymize client data in non-production. |
No information available | |
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Integrated Financial Profiling Risk and suitability profiling embedded in onboarding. |
Financial profiling and suitability is configurable within onboarding. |
Deployment & Operations
(10 Yes /10 Known /14 Possible features)
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Deployment Models Support on-premise, cloud-hosted, or hybrid installations. |
On-prem, cloud, and hybrid deployment models referenced in ION’s site. | |
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Continuous Integration/DevOps Tooling Support for CI/CD pipelines in development. |
CI/CD (continuous integration) support referenced for rapid deployment and upgrades. | |
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Automated Upgrades and Rollbacks Easy upgrade/rollback with minimal user disruption. |
Automated upgrades and rollbacks referenced in operational/seamless updates. | |
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24x7 Monitoring and Alerts Comprehensive operations dashboard with alerting. |
24x7 operational dashboard and alerts supported for managed services clients. | |
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Self-Healing Processes Automated detection and recovery from common failures. |
No information available | |
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Service Uptime SLA Guaranteed minimum uptime. |
No information available | |
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Automated Backups Scheduled backup of all configuration and data. |
Automated scheduled backups are referenced in ION infrastructure documentation. | |
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Rollback/Test Environments Provision of environments for patch or rollback testing. |
Rollback/test/stage environments available for upgrades and patch validation. | |
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Configuration Management Central, secure management of system configurations. |
Configuration management is centrally controlled and secure. | |
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Automated Log Rotation/Retention Manage and purge logs based on policies. |
Automated log rotation/retention follows enterprise policy and is referenced. | |
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Dynamic Scaling Real-time scaling in response to operational load. |
Dynamic scaling by load possible in ION’s cloud/hybrid deployments. | |
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User Support Portal Issue tracking, ticket portal, and knowledgebase. |
No information available | |
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Automated Patching Automatic rollout of patches/updates. |
No information available | |
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Performance Benchmarking Tools Internal tools to benchmark and report platform performance. |
Performance benchmarking is available for ION’s platform per technical docs. |
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