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FlexOMS from FlexTrade Systems
Multi-asset order management system with advanced trading functionality, portfolio modeling, allocation, and compliance capabilities. Features include real-time positions, customizable workflows, algorithmic trading strategies, and integration with over 300 global brokers.
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Order Management Systems (OMS) for Portfolio Management
Software that facilitates the execution of investment decisions through trade order generation, routing, and execution. These systems manage the entire trade lifecycle, compliance checks, allocation of trades across portfolios, and integration with execution venues.
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Core Order Management
(11 Yes /11 Known /13 Possible features)
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Multi-Asset Support Ability to handle various asset classes such as equities, fixed income, derivatives, currencies, etc. |
Documentation and marketing indicate support for numerous asset classes, including equities, derivatives, FX, fixed income, and more. | |
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Order Entry Manual or automated entry of trade instructions for buy, sell, and other operations. |
Order entry through GUI, APIs, and automated strategies is core functionality in OMS platforms and explicitly referenced for FlexOMS. | |
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Order Validation Pre-trade checks ensuring orders comply with market and regulatory rules. |
Pre-trade checks and order validation are highlighted as part of compliance and risk control marketing for FlexOMS. | |
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Order Routing Capability to direct orders to appropriate venues, brokers, or execution algorithms. |
Order routing to 300+ brokers and venues is a key feature noted on the vendor website. | |
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Order Matching Ability to auto-match portfolio manager orders with available liquidity. |
Order matching capabilities are included for portfolio and desk-level trading workflows. | |
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Bulk Order Processing Ease of handling and executing large volumes of orders in batch. |
Bulk processing is supported, as shown by large asset manager use cases and references to bulk and basket order workflow support. | |
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Order Amending & Cancelling Support for modifying or cancelling open or partially filled orders. |
Modification and cancellation of orders are standard and referenced in UI demonstrations and workflow descriptions. | |
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Trade Allocation Functionality for splitting trades across multiple accounts or portfolios. |
Trade allocation functionality (including complex, multi-account allocations) is specifically called out as a FlexOMS feature. | |
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Order Lifecycle Tracking Comprehensive tracking of orders from creation to completion. |
Comprehensive order lifecycle tracking is a standard feature, covered by position monitoring and audit trail claims. | |
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Order Audit Trail Detailed log of all actions taken on orders for compliance and tracing. |
Audit trail logging for compliance and traceability is mentioned in compliance documentation. | |
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Order Processing Speed Average time taken to process, validate, and route orders. |
No information available | |
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Max Order Capacity Maximum number of orders the system can process concurrently. |
No information available | |
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Support for Basket Orders Ability to handle multiple orders as a single grouped basket transaction. |
Basket order capability is highlighted in workflow automation and large-order processing documentation. |
Integration & Connectivity
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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FIX Protocol Support Ability to communicate with external parties using the Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocol. |
FIX protocol support is fundamental for connectivity to 300+ brokers/venues. | |
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API Access Well-documented APIs for integrating with third-party platforms and data providers. |
API access is highlighted to enable third-party toolkit and custom integration. | |
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Market Data Integration Ability to receive and process live prices and instrument data. |
Integration with market data feeds is necessary to support real-time position and trading, confirmed on the website. | |
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Position Data Import/Export Importing/exporting positions to/from accounting, risk, or other systems. |
Position data import/export with downstream and upstream integration is referenced for accounting and risk management. | |
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Settlement System Connectivity Integration with post-trade and settlement providers. |
Settlement connectivity with global post-trade providers is listed in integration capabilities. | |
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Portfolio Management System (PMS) Integration Seamless exchange of data with portfolio accounting and risk systems. |
Integration with external Portfolio Management Systems is explicitly referenced in marketing and documentation. | |
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Number of Supported Venues/Brokers Count of external venues or brokers to which the OMS can connect. |
No information available | |
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OMS to EMS Integration Ability to integrate with Execution Management Systems for advanced trading functionality. |
FlexTrade confirms support for integration between OMS and EMS for advanced execution. | |
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Real-time Data Feeds Capability to consume and process real-time feeds (prices, news, etc.). |
References to real-time streaming and market data feeds indicate real-time data processing. | |
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File-Based Interface Support Supports batch file uploads and downloads (CSV, XML, etc.) to exchange data. |
Support for batch upload/download (CSV/XML) is standard and referenced for integration. |
Compliance & Risk Controls
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Pre-Trade Compliance Checks Automated validation of orders against rules such as client mandates, position limits, or regulatory requirements. |
Pre-trade compliance, including automated rule checks, is a major feature for OMS targeting institutional clients. | |
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Post-Trade Compliance Monitoring Ability to monitor executed trades for regulatory and internal policy breaches. |
Post-trade monitoring and exception management for compliance are shown in FlexOMS published use cases. | |
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Real-Time Risk Monitoring Ongoing updates and alerts about exposures or limit breaches as orders are entered. |
Real-time risk controls and limits monitoring are part of compliance features described by FlexOMS. | |
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Custom Rule Engine Configurable logic for enforcing custom compliance and risk rules. |
Customizable and client-specific rule engines for compliance is a differentiator for FlexOMS. | |
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Restricted List Management Maintain and enforce trading restrictions on selected securities or issuers. |
Restricted/security lists management is referenced for regulatory compliance. | |
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Trade Approval Workflows Multi-level authorization for orders based on size, asset class, or other criteria. |
Trade approval and multi-level workflows are cited among the customizable features. | |
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Trade Error/Exception Handling Detection and flagging of potential rule breaches and workflow exceptions. |
Exception and error handling functionality has explicit mention as part of workflow and compliance modules. | |
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Audit and Logging Detailed activity logs and audit trails for compliance inspection. |
Audit and logging covered under compliance reporting and data integrity features. | |
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Number of Compliance Rules Supported Total unique compliance rules the system can enforce concurrently. |
No information available | |
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Compliance Rule Execution Speed Average time to process compliance checks per order. |
No information available |
User Experience & Workflow
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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Intuitive User Interface (UI) Modern, clear, and easily navigable front-end for users. |
Modern, intuitive UI is a marketing claim and visible in product demos. | |
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Customizable Dashboards Ability for users to personalize their view and widgets. |
Customizable dashboards are described in product materials. | |
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Role-Based Access Control User permissions and interface tailored to user roles (trader, portfolio manager, compliance, etc.). |
Role-based access and views for various user types is part of standard user management features. | |
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Workflow Automation Tools to automate repetitive processes or order flows. |
Workflow automation and customizable order flows are cited extensively in marketing materials. | |
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Alerts & Notifications Real-time notifications via on-screen, email, or SMS. |
Alerts and notifications (email, in-system) are core to risk and compliance event management. | |
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Mobile Access Availability of mobile or web-based applications for remote access. |
Mobile and remote access is highlighted as a feature for portfolio managers and traders. | |
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Bulk Editing Ability to modify multiple items in a single operation. |
Bulk editing is cited as a workflow enhancement for trading desks. | |
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User Training Modules In-system guided learning and help resources. |
No information available | |
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Maximum UI Customization Options Number of user-configurable interface elements. |
No information available | |
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Concurrent Users Supported Number of users that can interact with the system simultaneously. |
No information available |
Reporting & Analytics
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Custom Report Builder Users can create ad hoc or custom reports using available data. |
Ad hoc/custom report builders are referenced in the analytics module. | |
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Pre-Built Standard Reports Access to common industry and regulatory reports (trade blotter, regulatory filings, etc.). |
Pre-built regulatory and industry-standard reports are included per product documentation. | |
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Scheduled Reporting Automatic generation and delivery of regular reports. |
Ability to schedule reports for regular delivery is referenced in reporting documentation. | |
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Export Formats Variety of export options such as PDF, Excel, CSV. |
Export formats including PDF, Excel, and CSV are a standard reporting feature. | |
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Performance Analytics Tools for measuring trade performance and attribution. |
Performance analytics modules are listed on the analytics web page for FlexOMS. | |
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Compliance Reporting Dedicated reporting for regulatory and policy adherence. |
Compliance reporting is a major marketing and regulatory compliance claim for FlexOMS. | |
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Real-time Analytics On-demand analysis and visualization of trading data. |
On-demand, real-time analytics are indicated in dashboard and reporting function descriptions. | |
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Data Visualization Tools Support for charts, graphs, and visual reporting. |
Data visualization tools for trade analytics (charts and graphs) are provided. | |
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Number of Report Types Distinct predefined or customizable report types. |
No information available | |
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Historical Data Retention Period Amount of time trading data is stored and available for reporting. |
No information available |
Security & Access
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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Multi-Factor Authentication User access requires multiple verification methods. |
Multi-factor authentication referenced in FlexOMS security documentation. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Federated login using the institution's identity provider. |
Single sign-on (SSO) compatibility via SAML/LDAP is mentioned in integration and deployment pages. | |
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Data Encryption (in transit & at rest) Protection of sensitive data during transmission and storage. |
Data encryption in transit and at rest is referenced for cloud and on-premise deployments. | |
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Granular User Permissions Highly specific access control for various system functionalities. |
Granular user permissions are required for financial compliance, and cited as configurable in user management. | |
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Regular Security Audits Ongoing third-party or internal security assessment processes. |
Regular security audits (internal and external) are noted in vendor security practices. | |
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Intrusion Detection Systems or logs for monitoring unauthorized access attempts. |
Intrusion detection and anomaly monitoring are mentioned in FlexTrade's security feature overview. | |
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Audit Logging Comprehensive logging of system actions for traceability. |
Audit logging functionality is required for regulatory compliance and is referenced in security/IT documentation. | |
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User Activity Monitoring Tools for real-time monitoring of user behavior and anomalies. |
User activity monitoring is mentioned as a tool for compliance and IT security. | |
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Session Timeout Automatic logout after a configurable period of inactivity. |
Session timeout capabilities are required for compliance and referenced under user session management. | |
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Number of Authentication Methods Supported Count of distinct supported authentication mechanisms (e.g., password, biometric, token). |
No information available |
Data Management & Quality
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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Reference Data Integration Ability to pull in security, issuer, and instrument static data. |
FlexOMS integrates with reference data vendors (security, symbols), per integration documentation. | |
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Real-time Data Validation On-the-fly checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of incoming data. |
Real-time data validation is part of data quality and workflow automation processes. | |
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Data Reconciliation Tools Automated matching of trade and position data across sources. |
Automated data reconciliation (trades, positions) is a feature for buy-side OMS workflows. | |
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Bulk Data Operations Efficient import, update, and export of large data sets. |
Bulk data operations are mentioned for both trade and position management purposes. | |
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Data Lineage Tracking Visibility into data origins and transformation history. |
Data lineage and transformation tracking is referenced for data-quality-focused buy-side clients. | |
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Error Handling and Notifications Automated detection and alerting of data issues. |
Error and notification handling for data feeds are listed in system monitoring functions. | |
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Stale Data Alerting Alerts when reference or market data is out-of-date. |
Stale data alerting is a standard alert/monitoring feature for OMS market data. | |
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Duplicates Detection Identifying and managing duplicate trade or position entries. |
Duplicate detection for trades and positions mentioned as a data integrity feature. | |
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Archiving Policies Configurable controls over data storage and archiving. |
Customizable archiving policies are required for regulatory/data retention demands and cited in documentation. | |
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Maximum Data Retention Period Length of time that data is stored and available within the system. |
No information available |
Workflow & Automation
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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Straight Through Processing (STP) Automates trade workflows from entry to settlement with minimal human intervention. |
Straight-through-processing is a key product positioning point for FlexOMS, conveying end-to-end automation. | |
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Robust Workflow Engine Customizable workflow rules for different business processes. |
Workflow engine is described as robust and highly customizable in product presentations. | |
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Exception Management Systematic handling of trade breaks, errors, and manual interventions. |
Exception management (trade breaks, errors) is addressed in resiliency and compliance documentation. | |
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Automated Trade Allocation System-driven assignment of trades to accounts or portfolios. |
Automated allocation for trades is mentioned among the 'allocation' feature set. | |
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Task Assignment & Tracking Assign and monitor status of workflow tasks and approvals. |
Task assignment/tracking are cited for multi-desk firm implementations and workflow efficiency. | |
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Work Queue Management Prioritize and delegate tasks within the order workflow. |
Work queue management is supported for leveraging desk/role management style trading. | |
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Business Rule Automation Ability to define custom business logic for automation. |
Customizable business rule automation is stressed as a product benefit for large institutions. | |
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Approval Workflow Customization Customizable multi-level sign-offs for various order types and scenarios. |
Approval workflows are customizable by asset class, size, user, and more, as detailed in feature list. | |
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Automated Reconciliation Auto-matching of trades and settlement data without manual effort. |
Automated reconciliation is referenced for both trades and positions, reducing manual workflow. | |
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Max Rule/Workflow Complexity Supported Maximum supported layers/steps in automated workflows. |
No information available |
Performance & Reliability
(5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)
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High Availability Architecture Redundant design for system uptime even during outages. |
High availability architecture is mentioned as a core IT differentiator in RFP and sales materials. | |
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Disaster Recovery Provision for rapid recovery after catastrophic events. |
Disaster recovery is referenced under IT and data security/continuity measures. | |
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System Uptime Guarantee Guaranteed minimum level of system availability. |
No information available | |
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Latency Average end-to-end response time for core operations. |
No information available | |
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Throughput Maximum number of orders or trades processed per unit time. |
No information available | |
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Concurrent User Support Number of simultaneous active users without performance degradation. |
No information available | |
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Real-time Monitoring Tools Active tools for live system performance tracking. |
Monitoring tools for system health, performance, and trading latency are mentioned in support and technical documents. | |
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Load Balancing Distribution of processes to optimize capacity and prevent bottlenecks. |
Load balancing for order workflow and connections is referenced for large-scale deployments. | |
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Scheduled Maintenance Windows Defined periods for system upgrades and maintenance. |
Scheduled maintenance windows are referenced in client support agreements and SLA sample. | |
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Time to Recovery (RTO) Maximum allowable downtime after an incident. |
No information available |
Scalability & Flexibility
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Horizontal Scalability Add resources easily as demand grows, e.g., more servers. |
Horizontal scalability is cited as an advantage of the system architecture, per scalability documentation. | |
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Vertical Scalability Scale up by increasing system resources, e.g., CPU, memory. |
Vertical scalability supported and cited as cloud/virtualization options in IT literature. | |
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Custom Workflow Scripting Adapt workflows using custom scripts or logic. |
Custom workflow scripting is available for bespoke process adaptation, referenced under integration features. | |
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Modular System Design System can be extended or modified by adding modules/plugins. |
Modular/plugin system design is cited as allowing extensibility for specialized client needs. | |
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Number of Configurable Parameters Distinct elements that can be user-configured to fit requirements. |
No information available | |
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Cloud Deployment Option Supports deployment on public/private cloud infrastructures. |
Cloud deployment is available as a deployment option per IT architecture and marketing literature. | |
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On-Premise Deployment Option Available as an installable solution on client infrastructure. |
On-premise deployment is also available for clients preferring local hosting, as outlined in deployment options. | |
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Multi-Entity Support Handle multiple legal entities or fund structures within one system. |
Handling of multiple fund/legal entities is cited as a product feature for asset managers. | |
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Concurrent Portfolio Capacity Maximum number of portfolios that can be managed simultaneously. |
No information available | |
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Client-specific Customization Degree to which unique workflow or integration needs can be accommodated. |
Client-specific customization (integration, workflow rules, screens) is highlighted as a capability. |
Client Service & Support
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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24/7 Support Availability Round-the-clock technical assistance for clients. |
24/7 support is claimed in client service and RFP responses by FlexTrade. | |
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Dedicated Account Manager Assigned service manager for ongoing client relationship. |
Dedicated account managers are assigned to institutional clients as a standard support feature. | |
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In-Product Help & Knowledge Base Accessible documentation, FAQs, and help resources within the product. |
In-product online help and documentation portal available per support site references. | |
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Implementation Assistance Onboarding and system setup assistance from the vendor. |
Implementation and onboarding assistance referenced for new clients. | |
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User Training Programs Formal training offerings and user education. |
Formal user training programs are described and can be arranged for clients. | |
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Issue Response Time (SLA) Average time to initial response for support tickets, as guaranteed by SLA. |
No information available | |
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Yearly System Updates Frequency of major product upgrades and enhancements. |
No information available | |
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Client Community/Forum Access Ability to interact with other clients and share feedback. |
User community and forum access referenced as part of ongoing user support. | |
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Change Management Support Assistance with adapting workflows and features to regulatory or business changes. |
Vendor offers workflow and regulatory change management assistance as a professional service. | |
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Comprehensive Service Level Agreement (SLA) A clearly defined agreement covering uptime, support levels, and issue response. |
Comprehensive, contractually defined SLAs for uptime and support are referenced in client onboarding materials. |
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