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A cloud-based investment accounting and analytics platform providing data aggregation, reconciliation, investment accounting, compliance monitoring, performance tracking, and risk analytics across all asset classes.
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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. |
Product supports a wide range of public and private assets and instrument types, as stated under 'all asset classes' in notes and marketing materials. | |
Model Portfolio Management Ability to create and manage model portfolios for replication and benchmarking. |
Clearwater features model portfolio and composite tracking for benchmarking and replication. | |
Rebalancing Tools Tools for automated and manual portfolio rebalancing based on rules or drift thresholds. |
Automated and manual rebalancing tools are integral for institutional platforms, confirmed by official documentation and demos. | |
Tax Lot Tracking Tracks individual tax lots for accurate tax management and reporting. |
Tax lot tracking is a core feature for investment accounting and reporting (see product documentation on tax management). | |
Multi-Currency Support Manages and values portfolios in multiple base and reporting currencies. |
Support for multi-currency accounting and reporting is explicitly stated. | |
Historical Position Reconstruction Ability to reconstruct historical portfolio positions for reporting or auditing. |
Historical position and transaction history/reporting is mentioned under audits and multi-year data retention. | |
Scenario Analysis Enables scenario modeling to assess portfolio impacts under various assumptions. |
Scenario and 'what-if' risk analytics are available within Clearwater's analytics functionality. | |
Portfolio Hierarchies Supports complex hierarchical structures (accounts, sub-portfolios, composites). |
Portfolio hierarchies including composites, sleeve accounts, etc., are frequently highlighted as supported features. | |
What-If Analysis Provides tools to simulate hypothetical trades and assess impacts. |
'What-if' analysis for hypothetical trades and scenario impact is referenced under risk management 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. |
Clearwater supports order creation and integration with trading workflows per solution description. | |
Pre-Trade Compliance Checks Checks trade orders against investment restrictions prior to execution. |
Pre-trade compliance is a documented use case (compliance engine checks before order release). | |
Order Routing Supports automated routing of trades to counterparties or execution platforms. |
Supports automated trade order routing per product overview. | |
FIX Protocol Integration Native support for FIX protocol for seamless connectivity with brokers. |
FIX protocol and multiple integration protocols are cited as supported integrations. | |
Trade Allocation Flexible rules for post-trade allocation to accounts or sleeves. |
Allocation of trades to sub-accounts, sleeves, or pooled funds is referenced in platform capabilities. | |
Market Data Integration Real-time or delayed access to market prices for pre-trade decisions. |
Uses real-time and delayed market data integration as described for pricing and compliance. | |
Execution Cost Analysis Tracks and reports on transaction costs and slippage. |
Transaction cost and slippage analytics are mentioned as supported in trade execution reports. | |
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. |
Block trade handling and allocation are referenced for institutional workflows. |
Time-Weighted Return Calculation Accurate calculation of time-weighted returns for investment performance analysis. |
Time-weighted return (TWR) calculations are available within performance modules. | |
Money-Weighted Return Calculation Calculation of money-weighted (IRR) returns for cashflow-sensitive portfolios. |
IRR (money-weighted return) is part of the analytics offering per documentation. | |
Multi-Level Attribution Supports multi-level (sector, security, currency) performance attribution. |
Multi-level attribution by asset, sector, etc., is described in reporting and marketing collateral. | |
Custom Benchmark Support Ability to set and compare portfolios against custom benchmark indices. |
Custom benchmarks and comparison are a standard feature for institutional clients. | |
Risk-Adjusted Return Metrics Includes Sharpe, Sortino, and other ratios for performance analysis. |
Risk-adjusted return metrics (Sharpe, Sortino) are mentioned for performance reporting. | |
Performance Contribution Analysis Analyzes contribution to performance by asset, sector, or manager. |
'Performance contribution analysis' by various groupings is available. | |
Automatic GIPS Composite Management Support for Global Investment Performance Standards composite setup and reporting. |
Support for GIPS compliance is referenced as a differentiator in reporting functionalities. | |
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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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). |
Clearwater's analytics suite includes VaR calculated via historical and Monte Carlo methodologies. | |
Stress Testing Ability to run stress and shock scenarios on portfolios. |
Stress testing scenarios are core to the risk analytics functionality. | |
Risk Exposure Breakdown Detailed analysis and visualization of exposures (sector, country, factor, etc). |
Risk exposure breakdown by asset, sector, and other categories is supported with dashboard analytics. | |
Factor Analysis Decomposition of portfolio returns/risk into underlying risk factors. |
Factor analysis is cited in platform's risk analytics and reporting. | |
Liquidity Risk Assessment Measures and reports on the liquidity profile of portfolios. |
Liquidity risk analytics are referenced as a reporting capability. | |
Counterparty Risk Assessment Quantifies exposures to issuers, custodians, and brokers. |
Counterparty risk assessment, especially for fixed income, is supported per documentation. | |
Real-Time Risk Monitoring Provides real-time or near-time updates to risk metrics. |
Clearwater provides daily and intraday risk monitoring dashboards. | |
Limit Monitoring and Alerts Automated monitoring of risk and exposure limits with alerting. |
Automated risk limit monitoring and alerts are cited under compliance and risk controls. | |
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 functionality is a standard offering for institutional management. | |
Post-Trade Compliance Monitors post-trade activity for adherence to investment guidelines. |
Post-trade compliance and violation alerts are covered in compliance engine documentation. | |
Regulatory Report Generation Produces reports required for regulatory filings (e.g., Form PF, AIFMD, MiFID II). |
Regulatory filing support such as AIFMD, Form PF, and custom jurisdictional reports is a major use case. | |
Custom Rule Builder GUI or scripting language for creating custom compliance rules. |
Clearwater provides a rule builder for custom compliance or business rules. | |
Audit Trail Tracks and logs all activity and changes for audit purposes. |
Historical audit logs of all actions and changes are available for user and regulatory review. | |
Exception Management Workflows for handling and resolving compliance breaches and exceptions. |
Exception workflow and remediation management is offered in compliance and incident modules. | |
Automated Document Generation Automatically generates legal and compliance documents for clients or regulators. |
Automatic generation of statements and regulatory documents is cited under reporting and compliance. | |
Number of Built-In Compliance Rules Out-of-the-box compliance rules or templates available. |
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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. |
APIs and developer documentation are promoted for data integration use. | |
Market Data Connectivity Connectivity to market data providers for real-time and historical data. |
Global and local market data vendor connectivity is referenced in product sheets. | |
Pricing Source Flexibility Able to source pricing from multiple external or internal sources. |
Sourcing prices from multiple feeds, including client-uploaded data, is supported. | |
ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Tools In-built data transformation and loading utilities. |
ETL tools are available for automating and validating data imports and transformations. | |
Data Quality Control Validation, deduplication, and error correction processes for incoming data. |
In-built data quality routines and validation checks are referenced in platform features. | |
Reference Data Management Centralized management for instrument, client, and counterparty reference data. |
Supports reference data integration for instruments, issuers, and more. | |
Data Retention Policy Support Configure how long data is retained for compliance and reporting. |
Clients can configure data retention to suit compliance and business needs. | |
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. |
Clearwater offers a branded online client portal access for portfolio views and documents. | |
Customizable Reporting Flexible options for tailoring reports to specific client needs. |
Customizable reporting templates and on-demand reports are highlighted for client communication. | |
Automated Statement Generation Generation and distribution of periodic account statements and tax documents. |
Automated generation/distribution of periodic statements and reports is integral to the platform. | |
Document Vault Secure repository for storing and sharing investment reports and documents. |
A secure document vault is supported for report and statement uploads. | |
Multi-Language Support Support for producing reports and communications in multiple languages. |
Multi-language report and client communications are available to serve global clients. | |
Data Visualization Tools Advanced charting and data visualization in reporting and portals. |
Dashboards and reporting include advanced charting and visualization per feature lists. | |
Custom Branding Options Allows for client-specific branding of communication materials. |
Client-specific branding is configurable in client portals and statements. | |
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. |
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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. |
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Task Assignment & Escalation Automatic assignment and escalation of tasks based on rules or deadlines. |
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Alerts & Notifications Email, SMS, or in-app notifications for important tasks or exceptions. |
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Automated Data Imports Scheduling and running data imports without manual intervention. |
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Exception Handling Automation Automated handling of workflow errors or breaks. |
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User Access Controls Assign roles, permissions, and workflows to users and groups. |
User access controls/roles are discussed in product documentation and security features. | |
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. |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Support for SSO integration with enterprise identity providers. |
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enforce MFA for added user login security. |
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Role-Based Permissions Granular controls over user access to different system modules and data. |
Role-based permissions referenced in security and access control information. | |
Encryption (At-Rest & In-Transit) Encrypts data when stored or sent across networks. |
Both at-rest and in-transit encryption are detailed as security controls. | |
Regular Penetration Testing Conducts periodic security testing of the platform. |
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User Activity Logging Logs user activity for security and audit compliance. |
User activity logging for compliance and security explicitly referenced in product features. | |
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. |
Connectors and APIs for integration with custodians, accountants, and risk systems are supported. | |
Custom Script/SDK Support Allows developers to build custom extensions or automation using an SDK or scripting. |
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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. |
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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 and widgets supported for key user roles (portfolio managers, compliance, etc). | |
Mobile Access Optimized access from mobile and tablet devices. |
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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. |
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Help & Support Tools Embedded help, documentation, and user support resources. |
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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. |
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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. |
Supports broad range of asset types, including private assets and alternatives. | |
Real-Time Position Management Ability to track positions in real-time as trades are executed and settled. |
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Transaction Management Capability to ingest, validate, and record all buy/sell, transfer, and adjustment transactions. |
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Portfolio Aggregation Aggregating multiple accounts, funds, and entities for a consolidated portfolio view. |
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Custom Portfolio Structuring Configurable portfolio hierarchies such as sleeve accounts, sub-portfolios, and strategies. |
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Corporate Actions Processing Automated handling and processing of dividends, splits, mergers, and other events. |
Platform offers corporate actions automation for all major event types. | |
Cash Management Real-time tracking of cash balances and flows across custodians and accounts. |
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Instrument Master Integration Seamless integration with security and instrument master data. |
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Audit Trail Historical tracking and logging of all portfolio amendments and user actions. |
Activity and amendment audit trails provided for compliance and user accountability. | |
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. |
Official documentation references support for time-weighted return calculation. | |
Money-Weighted Return Calculation (IRR) Calculates internal rate of return for capital-based performance. |
Money-weighted/IRR performance measurement is available (as found in both product sheets and demo videos). | |
Risk-Adjusted Performance Metrics Calculation of Sharpe, Sortino, and other ratios. |
Risk-adjusted metrics, such as Sharpe and Sortino ratios, are found in the performance analytics module. | |
Performance Attribution Analysis Decomposition by security selection, allocation, currency, etc. |
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Benchmark Comparison Track and compare portfolio performance to chosen benchmarks. |
Product offers benchmark tracking and comparison as core part of performance interface. | |
Multi-Currency Performance Reporting Support for calculating and presenting results in multiple currencies. |
Clearwater provides performance reporting in multiple currencies, per global customer base. | |
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. |
Value at Risk and other risk metrics (Monte Carlo, historical, parametric) supported. | |
Scenario Analysis & Stress Testing Ability to model portfolio impact under various hypothetical adverse market scenarios. |
Detailed risk analytics include scenario and stress testing, as advertised. | |
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. |
Clearwater supports custom risk model definitions and uploads by users. | |
Risk Reporting Flexibility Configurability in how risk reports are presented and delivered. |
Risk reporting dashboard is highly configurable per marketing claims. | |
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. |
Reporting and output customization highlighted in product content. | |
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. |
Reference data management clearly articulated (security master, counterparties, issuers). | |
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). |
Bulk data import and reconciliation are core workflow features, as stated by Clearwater. |
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. |
Workflow and automation are part of Clearwater's workflow engine features. | |
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. |
Rebalancing automation—per models, drift, or schedule—is advertised on the product website. | |
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. |
Clear references to end-to-end encryption at rest and in transit in security documentation. | |
Disaster Recovery (RTO/RPO) Defined Recovery Time Objectives and Recovery Point Objectives for failover. |
Disaster recovery with specified RTO/RPO (minutes/hours) has been published in cloud security whitepapers. | |
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. |
Multi-factor authentication called out as a security feature. | |
Audit Logging Comprehensive logs for all user and system activities. |
Comprehensive audit logging for user/system activities is stated as a compliance and operational feature. |
24/7 Customer Support Accessibility of technical and operational support, round-the-clock. |
Clearwater advertises 24/7 support for its cloud platform in multiple marketing materials. | |
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Contracted guarantees for support response and resolution times. |
Availability of SLAs for uptime and support response is identified in client and public contracts. | |
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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