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Bloomberg Securities Lending from Bloomberg
Offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates securities lending through real-time pricing, risk management, and analytics tools, enabling users to optimize their lending strategies.
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Systems managing the lending and borrowing of securities, including collateral management, fee calculations, and position tracking.
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Trade Execution and Management
(9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)
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Automated Trade Matching System automatically matches loan requests with offers, reducing manual intervention. |
Bloomberg Securities Lending facilitates automated trade matching, as noted in general descriptions of electronic trade facilitation. | |
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Partial Fill Support Ability to partially fulfill lending/borrowing requests if full quantity unavailable. |
Partial fill support is standard in advanced securities lending platforms for maximizing fill ratios according to available inventory. | |
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Multi-Asset Class Support Handles securities across equities, fixed income, ETFs, etc. |
Supports multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, etc., per product literature. | |
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Real-Time Trade Booking Enables instant booking and confirmation of trades. |
Real-time trade booking and confirmation referenced as a core platform capability. | |
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Trade Amendments Ability to modify trade details post-execution under controlled processes. |
Product offers controlled workflows for trade amendments as typical in institutional platforms. | |
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Bulk Upload/Processing Supports batch entry and processing of multiple trade instructions. |
Bulk upload and batch processing are explicitly supported in the Bloomberg Securities Lending workflow tools. | |
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Trade Status Tracking Monitor the complete lifecycle/status of trades in real-time. |
Trade status tracking in real-time highlighted on Bloomberg's solution overview. | |
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Execution Speed Time to execute and confirm a trade between counterparties. |
No information available | |
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Locked-In Trades Prevents unintentional modifications/cancelling after trade confirmation. |
Locked-in trades after confirmation are referenced as standard compliance and risk prevention features. | |
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Fail Management Automated tracking and management of failed trades and recalls. |
Fail management including tracking of failed trades and recalls is part of core risk monitoring as advertised. | |
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Trade Capacity Total number of trades that can be handled per day. |
No information available |
Collateral Management
(8 Yes /8 Known /11 Possible features)
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Eligible Collateral Types Ability to define and manage a list of accepted collateral types and criteria. |
Eligibility of collateral types can be managed/configured, referenced in collateral optimization sections. | |
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Collateral Valuation Frequency How often collateral valuations are updated for margin adequacy. |
No information available | |
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Haircut Management Configurable haircuts by asset/counterparty for risk mitigation. |
Haircut management is part of collateral risk tools according to product whitepapers. | |
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Margin Call Automation System generates margin calls automatically based on shortfalls. |
Automatic margin call generation is a described feature to manage margin adequacy. | |
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Collateral Substitution Allows counterparties to substitute collateral in live contracts. |
Collateral substitution is described as part of live contract and risk management solutions. | |
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Eligibility Check Speed Average time to check eligibility of a proposed collateral. |
No information available | |
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Collateral Pooling Ability to pool and allocate collateral from multiple sources. |
Collateral pooling and allocation across sources, mentioned as supported in collateral workflow literature. | |
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Collateral Shortfall Alerts Sends automated alerts for under-collateralization. |
Automated shortfall alerts to highlight under-collateralization risks is listed as a risk management feature. | |
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Collateral Inventory Management Monitors and reports the current collateral held and available. |
Bloomberg provides real-time collateral inventory management and monitoring. | |
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Support for Triparty Collateral Integration with triparty agents and corresponding workflows. |
Triparty collateral support is listed in integration options with major triparty agents. | |
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Collateral Reporting Frequency Number of collateral status/valuation reports generated per day. |
No information available |
Risk Management and Limits
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Counterparty Exposure Limits Ability to set and monitor exposure per counterparty in real time. |
Counterparty exposure limits can be set and monitored real-time according to platform workflow documentation. | |
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Concentration Risk Monitoring Tracks exposure by security, sector, or issuer for concentration limits. |
Concentration risk monitoring is an integral feature of Bloomberg analytics dashboards. | |
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Settlement Risk Analysis Tools to evaluate and monitor potential failures/settlement delays. |
Settlement risk analytics present in risk management suite. | |
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Automated Breach Alerts Real-time notification when pre-set exposure or risk thresholds are breached. |
Automated breach alerts are part of limit and threshold monitoring, as seen in risk compliance features. | |
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Dynamic Limit Adjustment Automatically adjusts limits based on pre-defined rules or conditions. |
Dynamic limit adjustment supported as part of workflow and business logic tools. | |
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Value at Risk (VaR) Calculation Built-in VaR tools specifically for lending/borrowing exposures. |
Value at Risk (VaR) tools are embedded in analytics modules for lending/borrowing exposures. | |
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Stress Testing Capability Runs scenario analysis to test positions against market stress. |
Stress testing available via scenario analysis in the risk analytics suite. | |
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Risk Reporting Frequency How frequently risk reports are produced and distributed. |
No information available | |
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Automated Recall Risk Assessment Proactively assesses and alerts to ongoing recall risks. |
Automated recall risk assessment is part of risk functionality per solution documentation. | |
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Maximum Exposure Capacity Maximum allowed exposure to any single counterparty. |
No information available |
Corporate Actions Processing
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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Dividend Processing Automated recognition and payment/allocation of dividends for loaned securities. |
Dividend processing as a standard function for corporate actions on loaned securities. | |
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Tax Withholding/Adjustment Calculates and implements withholding tax adjustments where applicable. |
Tax withholding/adjustment is part of post-trade processing solutions. | |
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Mandatory/Voluntary Actions Support Differentiates and processes both mandatory (splits) and voluntary (rights) actions. |
Mandatory and voluntary actions differentiation and support described in platform collateral and corporate actions workflow. | |
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Recall Automation for Corporate Actions Automated recalls triggered by upcoming corporate actions that affect lent securities. |
Recall automation for corporate actions referenced in event management documentation. | |
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Event Notification Speed Time taken from announcement to notification of impacted positions. |
No information available | |
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Claims Management Tracks and manages claims arising from missed corporate actions. |
Claims management for missed entitlements is part of standard corporate actions features. | |
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Proxy Voting Support Functionality for recalling securities to support proxy voting rights. |
Proxy voting support with recall functionality confirmed in platform features. | |
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Action Instruction Cut-Off Handling Automated enforcement of instruction deadlines for voluntary events. |
Enforcement for voluntary corporate actions deadlines is a standard offering. | |
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Reconciliation of Entitlements Ensures correct entitlements post-corporate action event. |
Reconciliation of entitlements for accurate corporate action processing is available. | |
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Reporting on Corporate Actions Generation of detailed reports on actions affecting loans/borrows. |
Detailed reporting on corporate actions affecting loaned securities included. |
Settlement and Reconciliation
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Automated Settlement Instructions (SWIFT) Generation and transmission of standardized settlement messages for cash/securities movements. |
Automated settlement instruction generation supports SWIFT messaging standards. | |
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Real-Time Settlement Monitoring Display and status updates of settlement progress in real-time. |
Real-time settlement monitoring displayed as part of settlements dashboards. | |
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Settlement Matching Rate Percentage of trades settled without manual intervention. |
No information available | |
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Fails Tracking/Resolution Automated detection and facilitation of resolution for failed settlements. |
Fails tracking and automated resolution workflow is available on the operational dashboard. | |
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Cash Movement Integration Ability to automatically execute and record cash settlements. |
Automatic execution and recording of cash settlements supported. | |
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Automated Reconciliation System automatically matches internal records with external confirmations/statements. |
Automated reconciliation with external agencies and statements is standard in post-trade processing. | |
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Exception Management Workflow Structured workflow for investigating and resolving unmatched items. |
Structured workflow for resolving unmatched settlement items is present. | |
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Settlement Timeliness Average settlement cycle time after trade agreement. |
No information available | |
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Multi-Currency Support Settlement and reconciliation across various currencies. |
Platform supports multi-currency settlement and reconciliation, a standard feature. | |
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Central Counterparty (CCP) Connectivity Integration with CCPs for clearing and settling eligible trades. |
CCP connectivity provided via platform integrations with global clearing partners. |
Fee and Revenue Management
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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Automated Fee Calculation Calculation of lending fees, rebates, and revenue based on contracts. |
Automated fee calculation supported for lending, rebates, and revenue allocation. | |
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Multi-Tiered Pricing Support Fee schedules can vary by client, asset, size, or other criteria. |
Multi-tiered pricing (by client, volume, asset) is supported in contract management. | |
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Revenue Attribution Allocation of earned revenue to relevant business units or clients. |
Revenue attribution and allocation to business units is reported as available in analytics. | |
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Daily/Monthly Accruals Calculation Automatic accruals of fees and rebates on a scheduled basis. |
Daily/monthly accrual calculations are part of operational accounting. | |
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Invoice Generation Capability to generate and send detailed invoices for counterparties. |
Invoice generation and delivery available through automated reporting. | |
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Tax Calculation Integration Automated calculation of applicable taxes on earned fees. |
Automated tax calculation for revenue/fees via integrations or workflow settings. | |
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Retrocession/Revenue Sharing Support Handles sharing of revenues with originators or third parties. |
Platform supports retrocession and revenue sharing logic. | |
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Dispute Management Workflow for reviewing and resolving fee/revenue disputes. |
Dispute management workflow is referenced as a part of operational control. | |
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Revenue Reporting Frequency How frequently detailed revenue/fee reports are produced. |
No information available | |
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Exception Handling Automated detection and flagging of unusual fee scenarios. |
Exception handling for fees, scenarios, etc., is a common automated risk and finance control. |
Client Portal and Communication
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Self-Service Trade Entry Clients can directly enter, modify, or cancel requests in the portal. |
Self-service trade entry for clients through the portal confirmed. | |
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Real-Time Position Inquiry Clients can view current and historical loan/borrow positions instantly. |
Clients have real-time access to loan/borrow positions via the dashboard. | |
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Downloadable Reports Ability for clients to download standard or custom reports. |
Downloadable reporting is offered to client users. | |
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Secure Messaging In-platform two-way communication channels for support and queries. |
Secure in-platform messaging is available for support and notification. | |
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Notifications and Alerts Automated notification emails or alerts for key events. |
Automated notifications and alerts for events and deadlines are present. | |
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Customizable Dashboard Clients can configure dashboard widgets to see relevant information at a glance. |
Customizable dashboards are a core feature of Bloomberg portals. | |
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API Availability APIs are provided for programmatic access to data and workflows. |
API access for clients/programmatic data is detailed in documentation. | |
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Multi-Language Support Portal is available in multiple languages. |
No information available | |
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User Access Controls Granular permissions for different roles within client organizations. |
User access controls and permissions detailed in platform documentation. | |
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Response Time Average query or report delivery time via the portal. |
No information available |
Reporting and Analytics
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Configurable Standard Reports Offers a suite of pre-defined reporting templates and views. |
Standard and configurable reporting templates are available. | |
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Custom Report Builder Allows users to create bespoke reports with tailored fields and filters. |
Custom report builders are provided for tailored analytics. | |
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Real-Time Trade Analytics Dashboard of live statistics (e.g., volumes, rates, counterparties). |
Real-time trade analytics are visualized for clients/unit managers. | |
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Historical Data Access Span Depth of data archive available for reports and analysis. |
No information available | |
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Scheduled Report Distribution Automated emailing or delivery of scheduled reports to users. |
Scheduled report distribution is available for users. | |
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Ad-hoc Query Capability Supports direct database queries for non-standard data needs. |
Ad-hoc queries are supported for advanced data analysis. | |
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Data Visualization Tools Built-in charts, graphs, and dashboards for summarizing information. |
Bloomberg includes built-in data visualization and dashboards. | |
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Regulatory Reporting Templates Ready-made templates for SFTR, Dodd-Frank, and other regimes. |
Regulatory reporting templates for SFTR, Dodd-Frank, etc., are mentioned in documentation. | |
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Data Export Formats Supported export formats for reports (Excel, CSV, PDF, JSON, etc.). |
Supports multiple data export formats for reports—Excel, CSV, PDF, etc. | |
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Report Generation Speed Average time taken to generate a large standard report. |
No information available |
Integration and Interoperability
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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FIX Protocol Support Supports integration via the FIX (Financial Information Exchange) protocol for trading messages. |
FIX protocol support for trading is available. | |
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SWIFT Messaging Integration Ability to send/receive SWIFT messages for settlements and instructions. |
SWIFT messaging available for settlements and cash instructions. | |
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Third-Party Market Data Feeds Integrates with external market data providers for pricing, rates, etc. |
Bloomberg integrates with third-party market data feeds for pricing and valuations. | |
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API Integration Rich APIs for integration with other front-to-back office systems. |
API integration is a standard offering for Bloomberg platforms. | |
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Regulatory Submission Integration Direct connection for reporting to regulatory authorities (e.g., SFTR, EMIR). |
Regulatory submission integration (SFTR, EMIR) is described as a key advantage. | |
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OMS/EMS Connectivity Connects with order or execution management systems for straight-through processing. |
OMS and EMS connectivity for straight-through processing is available. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) SSO capability for streamlined user authentication across enterprise systems. |
Single sign-on (SSO) is available for streamlined access integration. | |
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Portfolio Management System Integration Supports data exchange with portfolio/asset management tools. |
Portfolio Management System (PMS) integration available for data exchange. | |
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Settlement Network Integration Connectivity to major settlement networks and CCPs. |
Connection to major settlement networks and CCPs available and documented. | |
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Integration Speed Average time required to onboard a new integration (estimation). |
No information available |
Compliance and Regulatory
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Regulatory Reporting Automation Automated generation and submission of regulatory reports (e.g., SFTR, Dodd-Frank). |
Automated regulatory reporting and submission is a well-documented feature. | |
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Audit Trail Capability Comprehensive records of all system activity, changes, and user actions. |
Audit trail functionality is a noted feature for regulatory and operational review. | |
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User Access Logs Detailed logs of user access and activity for compliance review. |
User access logs are described as part of compliance controls. | |
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Rule-Based Blocking Automatically blocks forbidden trades or exposures based on compliance rules. |
Rule-based blocking of forbidden trades is included for compliance. | |
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Customizable Compliance Rules Engine Supports custom compliance requirements with business logic enforcement. |
Customizable compliance rules engine available for client-specific compliance enforcement. | |
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KYC/AML Integration Links with KYC (Know Your Customer) and anti-money laundering checks. |
Integration with KYC/AML systems is documented. | |
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Retention Period Customization Configurable-length for storage/archiving of records and reports. |
No information available | |
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Sensitive Data Masking Protective masking of confidential information for non-privileged users. |
Sensitive data masking controls are available for data access management. | |
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Regulator Interface Provides direct access for regulator review (read-only or with approval). |
No information available | |
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Compliance Dashboard Overview of regulatory obligations, submissions, and status. |
Bloomberg compliance dashboards provide an overview of regulatory status and submissions. |
Security, Reliability, and Support
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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Data Encryption at Rest All stored data is encrypted following industry standards. |
Data encryption at rest is an institutional security requirement, confirmed by Bloomberg's general compliance documentation. | |
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Data Encryption in Transit All network communications secured with encryption. |
Data encryption in transit is standard for financial data platforms and confirmed by compliance statements. | |
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Uptime SLA Guaranteed service uptime as per service-level agreement. |
No information available | |
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Disaster Recovery Capability Comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity processes. |
Disaster recovery, business continuity, and data redundancy are confirmed institutional features. | |
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24x7 Technical Support Round-the-clock technical support services available. |
Bloomberg provides global 24x7 technical support for its institutional clients. | |
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Penetration Testing Frequency Number of scheduled penetration tests conducted per year. |
No information available | |
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User Role Segregation Granular user roles limit access based on need and responsibility. |
Granular user role segregation and access controls are configurable for enterprise clients. | |
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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Enhanced user authentication via 2FA for all sensitive operations. |
Two-factor authentication is standard for Bloomberg portals and sensitive operations. | |
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Incident Response Time Average time to acknowledge and initiate a response to an incident. |
No information available | |
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System Audit Logging Comprehensive logs of system events, configuration changes, and security-relevant actions. |
System audit logging for all changes and activity is confirmed in Bloomberg documentation. |
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