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SS&C Advent Geneva from SS&C Technologies
A comprehensive portfolio management and fund accounting solution for asset managers, hedge funds, fund administrators, prime brokers, and mutual funds. Features include multi-currency support, complex investment tracking, daily NAV calculations, comprehensive reporting, and integration with trading systems.
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Core Fund Accounting Functionality
(11 Yes /11 Known /14 Possible features)
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Net Asset Value (NAV) Calculation Automated computation of NAV for funds, incorporating all relevant assets and liabilities. |
Official product documentation and marketing emphasize daily NAV calculations for complex funds. | |
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Multi-currency Accounting Ability to process transactions and holdings in multiple currencies. |
Described as supporting multi-currency transactions and holdings (confirmed by product datasheets and typical fund admin requirements). | |
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Double-Entry Bookkeeping Support for double-entry accounting principles to ensure accurate record-keeping. |
SS&C Advent Geneva is a general ledger-based system supporting double-entry bookkeeping for auditability and accuracy. | |
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Cash and Position Reconciliation Automated daily matching of cash balances and securities positions against custodians/brokers. |
Supports daily cash and position reconciliation against custodians/brokers as part of its core workflow. | |
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Expense Accruals Automated recognition and accrual tracking of fund expenses and fees. |
Automated accrual and expense tracking mentioned in technical documentation. | |
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Income Recognition Recognition and allocation of dividends, interest, and other income streams. |
Handles recognition and allocation of dividends, interest, and other income streams (standard for fund accounting). | |
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Custom Chart of Accounts Flexible setup and management of account structures specific to fund requirements. |
Product materials highlight customizable chart of accounts for funds' unique needs. | |
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Accounting Period Management Handling and control over multiple open/close accounting periods. |
Supports multiple open/close accounting periods—frequently referenced in fund administrator use cases. | |
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Portfolio Valuation Frequency The frequency with which the system can value portfolios (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly). |
No information available | |
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Scalability Maximum number of funds or portfolios the system can handle concurrently. |
No information available | |
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Real-Time Processing Ability to process and update accounting entries in real time versus end-of-day batches. |
Real-time/non-batch processing available for operational workflows as per solution architecture. | |
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Sub-ledger Support Capability to maintain detailed sub-ledgers for specific asset types or activities. |
Handles sub-ledgers for asset types/activities according to advanced portfolio/accounting structure references. | |
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Audit Trail Comprehensive tracking of all changes, edits, and transactions for audit purposes. |
Comprehensive audit trail is advertised as a compliance and accounting control feature. | |
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Fund Structures Supported Number of fund structures the system can accommodate (e.g., open-ended, closed-ended, umbrella, segregated mandate). |
No information available |
Corporate Actions Processing
(12 Yes /12 Known /13 Possible features)
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Automated Event Capture Integration or feed for identifying and importing corporate action events. |
Automated import of corporate action data feeds is a standard integration; specifically covered in data integration guides. | |
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Voluntary/ Mandatory Action Handling Ability to process both voluntary and mandatory events (e.g., tender offers, stock splits). |
Product can process both voluntary and mandatory corporate events according to feature sheets. | |
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Entitlement Calculation Accurate calculation of holdings impact and entitlements for all corporate actions. |
Accurate impact calculation for events is indicated as core corporate actions functionality. | |
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Event Notification Automated alerts and workflows for pending and processed events. |
Alerts and workflows for pending/complete events—available per Geneva workflow engine. | |
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Multiple Event Processing Speed The system’s capacity to process multiple concurrent corporate actions. |
No information available | |
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Historical Corporate Actions Handling Ability to recognize and correct for past or missed corporate events. |
Historical event correction capabilities referenced in corporate actions documentation. | |
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Market Data Integration Capability to import corporate action data from market data vendors. |
Market data feed integration is a key selling point for automation and straight-through processing. | |
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Undo/Redo Processing Functionality to reverse or correct processed corporate action events as needed. |
Product includes undo/redo of corporate actions as part of bulk transaction correction. | |
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Multi-class Share Support Handle actions across different share classes efficiently. |
Multi-class share processing widely used in mutual fund and hedge fund examples. | |
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SWIFT Corporate Actions Messaging Support for receiving and sending corporate actions via SWIFT formats. |
SWIFT support for corporate action messaging is available; detailed in technical connectivity brochures. | |
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Audit Logging of Corporate Actions Audit trail specifically for all corporate action processes. |
Comprehensive audit logs exist for all corporate action events, as stated in compliance documentation. | |
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Manual Input Options Facility for users to manually input or override corporate action details. |
Manual event input and override are available through the UI as a last-resort or exceptions process. | |
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Tax Impact Calculation Automated calculation and booking of tax implications linked to corporate actions. |
Tax calculation functions apply to corporate action proceeds. |
Income Distribution and Allocation
(11 Yes /11 Known /12 Possible features)
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Automated Distribution Schedule Scheduling of recurring or one-off income distributions, including frequency and amount. |
Regular and special/one-off distributions supported; can be scheduled and automated. | |
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Income Allocation Methods Support for various allocation methods (pro-rata, FIFO, LIFO, custom rules). |
Multiple allocation methodologies supported for income (pro-rata, FIFO, LIFO, etc.) | |
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Gross/Net Distribution Processing Ability to compute both gross and net amounts for distribution to investors. |
System supports both gross and net income distribution workflows. | |
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Dividend Reinvestment Support Automatic reinvestment of income distributions into fund units. |
Supports dividend/income reinvestment and tracks related holdings automatically. | |
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Multi-Tier Shareholder Structures Support for allocating and processing income across different shareholder classes, tranches, or series. |
Full support for multi-tiered/tranched shareholder structures affirmed. | |
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Tax Withholding Calculations Automated withholding and reporting of taxes on distributions. |
Withholding tax calculations and reporting included in distribution flows. | |
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Payment Channel Options Ability to distribute via multiple channels (ACH, cheque, SWIFT, etc.). |
Multiple payment/settlement channels (ACH, wire, SWIFT) in product payment options. | |
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Distribution Frequency Options Number of different frequency settings supported (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual). |
No information available | |
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Dynamic Allocation Adjustment Ability to adjust allocations based on shareholder changes or corrections post-calculation. |
Can automatically adjust income allocations when shareholder records change or corrections are needed. | |
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Reporting on Distributions Automated generation of reports detailing distribution calculations and payments. |
Automated reporting on distributions is an included features (seen in reporting and compliance functionality). | |
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Ex-Date/Record-Date Processing Automated processing of distributions based on relevant ex-dates and record-dates. |
Handles all critical fund dates, including ex- and record-dates, for processing. | |
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Custom Distribution Rules Support for user-defined or fund-specific income distribution logic. |
User-defined and fund-specific distribution logic can be configured within platform. |
Financial Reporting
(10 Yes /10 Known /11 Possible features)
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Standard Financial Statements Automated production of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. |
Automated generation of major financial statements is a core reporting function. | |
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Custom Report Builder Users can define, build, and save customized financial and regulatory reports. |
Comprehensive custom report building tools are available as a reporting add-on and in the base product. | |
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Automated Regulatory Reporting Out-of-the-box support for regulatory templates (e.g., SEC, UCITS, AIFMD, IFRS). |
Supports regulatory templates/formats, including SEC, AIFMD, UCITS. | |
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Multi-period Comparative Reporting Produce reports with side-by-side comparisons over multiple reporting periods. |
Multi-period comparative reporting is available as part of period-close routines. | |
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Export Formats Number of report output formats supported (PDF, Excel, XML, XBRL, etc.). |
No information available | |
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Scheduled Report Distribution Automated emailing or uploading of reports to stakeholders or regulatory portals. |
Can schedule email/FDP distribution or upload of reports. | |
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Drill-down Reporting Interactive reporting with the ability to drill-down to transaction-level data. |
Advanced reporting and drill-down to transaction line-items is presented as a competitive feature. | |
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Audit Confirmation Letters Support Automatic generation and distribution of audit confirmation letters. |
Supports automated audit confirmation letter generation/distribution per audit module overview. | |
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Customizable Disclosure Notes Ability to add custom notes/disclosures to financial statements. |
Custom notes/disclosures section can be appended to financial statements. | |
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Reconciliation Reports Automated production of cash/position reconciliation reports for audit and compliance. |
Reconciliation reports for cash/positions are standard outputs. | |
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User Access Controls over Reports Granular control over who can view, edit, or distribute reports. |
User-based permissions for report access and distribution are available. |
Data Integration and Connectivity
(10 Yes /10 Known /12 Possible features)
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API Availability Availability of REST, SOAP or other APIs for integration with external systems. |
API integration featured for Geneva; RESTful APIs and other protocols are supported for interoperability. | |
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Batch File Import/Export Support for bulk upload or download of data in file formats (CSV, XML, JSON, etc.). |
Batch file import/export of CSV, XML, and other formats is widely used for integration. | |
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Custodian Data Feeds Number of custodians with out-of-the-box data feed integration options. |
No information available | |
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Market Price Feed Integration Direct integration to market price and security master feeds (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters). |
Direct Bloomberg/Reuters market data integration support is highlighted. | |
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Third-party System Compatibility Supports integration with common risk, trade order management, and compliance systems. |
Integration with risk, OMS, and compliance systems supported. | |
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Real-time Data Synchronization Capability to synchronize or update data in real time across platforms. |
Real-time cross-platform data synchronization supported (cloud and on-premise). | |
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SWIFT Message Support Support for sending/receiving financial messages in SWIFT format. |
Supports SWIFT messaging formats for financial operations including settlements. | |
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Data Validation and Cleansing Automated checking, mapping, and correction of incoming data feeds. |
Automated data validation/cleansing available for all incoming feeds. | |
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Web Service Endpoints Number of pre-configured web service endpoints available. |
No information available | |
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Error Handling and Alerts Automated identification and notification of data integration issues. |
Error detection and alert notification part of data integration/ETL features. | |
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Flexible Data Mapping User-configurable data mapping between external and internal systems. |
User-configurable mapping between internal and external data sources is a feature of Geneva's integration toolkit. | |
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Multi-tenancy Support System can segregate data and workflows for multiple clients within the same platform. |
Multi-tenant operation supported for fund admin/BPO use cases. |
User Experience and Workflow Automation
(11 Yes /11 Known /12 Possible features)
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Customizable Dashboards Personalized dashboards showing relevant KPIs, alerts, and task lists. |
Provides customizable dashboards for KPIs and task management. | |
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Workflow Engine Integrated workflow tools to define, trigger, and automate business processes. |
Workflow engine is part of Geneva's automation and process management capabilities. | |
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User Roles and Permissions Granular control over user access, editing, and approval rights. |
Granular user role/permission configuration is a standard security and controls feature. | |
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Task Assignment and Escalation Automated delegation and reminders for pending or overdue tasks. |
Automated task delegation, reminders, and escalation are available. | |
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Bulk Processing Support for bulk editing, approvals, or transaction uploads. |
Bulk processing (transaction uploads, approvals) is industry-standard and available. | |
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Mobile/Tablet Accessibility Access platform features through mobile devices and tablets. |
Mobile/tablet access provided by Geneva web application and mobile extensions. | |
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Language Localization Support for multiple languages for interface and reporting. |
No information available | |
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Training and Help Resources Integrated user guides, video tutorials, and context-sensitive help. |
Help resources, guides, and knowledge base frequently cited as part of the support package. | |
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Search and Filtering Advanced search tools and data filters for quick data access. |
Systemwide search and filtering tools available for portfolios, reports, and transactions. | |
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User Activity Logging Automatic recording of user actions for security and compliance. |
User action and audit logs robustly maintained for compliance and monitoring. | |
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Workflow Exception Handling Automated detection and management of workflow exceptions or breaks. |
Automated exception handling and troubleshooting features described. | |
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Document Management Store and retrieve associated fund documentation within the platform. |
Document management for fund and audit records built into Geneva platform. |
Compliance and Controls
(10 Yes /10 Known /11 Possible features)
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Rule-based Policy Enforcement Automated compliance checks based on custom or regulatory rules. |
System supports rule-based compliance checks as a core part of the platform. | |
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Approval Workflows Multi-level approval workflows for sensitive tasks and sign-offs. |
Multi-level approval workflows for transaction, report, and configuration changes are configurable. | |
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Exception Alerts Automated warning and escalation for compliance exceptions. |
Exception alerts for compliance/policy breaches are built in. | |
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Regulator Audit Log Comprehensive logging tailored for regulatory inspection needs. |
Regulator audit logs are specifically referenced for compliance support. | |
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Segregation of Duties Controls to ensure critical functions are performed by separate users. |
System supports full segregation of duties (SOD). | |
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Threshold Monitoring Pre-set limits for exposures, transactions, or NAV deviations triggering alerts. |
Threshold, limits, and deviation alerts are standard in risk and compliance management. | |
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Automated Reporting to Regulators Direct submission features to regulatory agencies via portal/API. |
No information available | |
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KYC/AML Checks Integration Integration to know-your-customer and anti-money laundering data providers. |
Geneva/SS&C offers KYC/AML integration with third-party providers. | |
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Historical Version Controls Ability to retrieve and report historical data by effective date. |
Historical data versioning and effective-dating available. | |
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Data Masking for Sensitive Fields Masked display of sensitive regulatory and client data. |
Sensitive data masking, including for client and compliance fields, is available. | |
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Automatic Breach Reporting Instant reporting and alerting of compliance breaches. |
Compliance breach alerting/reporting is an advertised feature for fund administrators. |
Security and Data Protection
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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Multi-factor Authentication Support for two-factor or multi-factor user authentication. |
SS&C Advent Geneva security controls include multi-factor authentication. | |
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Data Encryption Encryption of data both in storage (at rest) and when transmitted. |
Comprehensive encryption both at rest and in transit per product security summary. | |
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Role-based Access Control User access granted by assigned roles with least-privilege principles. |
Implements RBAC for user access. | |
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Regular Security Updates Frequency with which security patches and system updates are issued. |
No information available | |
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Penetration Testing Regularly scheduled third-party penetration/vulnerability testing. |
Geneva undergoes routine third-party penetration testing following industry security practices. | |
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Audit Logging and Monitoring Comprehensive audit logs accessible for investigation. |
Comprehensive monitoring and audit logging functions are available for IT, compliance, and operational oversight. | |
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Disaster Recovery/RTO System recovery time objective if disaster recovery must be invoked. |
No information available | |
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Data Backup Frequency Interval at which full or incremental data backups are performed. |
No information available | |
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Secure Data Destruction Assurance that deleted data is irreversibly destroyed. |
End-to-end secure deletion processes for data lifecycle management are described. | |
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GDPR/Data Privacy Compliance System compliance with major privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.). |
Advertised as compliant with major data privacy laws including GDPR/CCPA. |
Performance, Scalability, and Availability
(3 Yes /3 Known /9 Possible features)
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Concurrent User Support Number of users supported simultaneously on the platform. |
No information available | |
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Transaction Processing Speed Number of accounting transactions processed per second. |
No information available | |
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Uptime Guarantee Service-level uptime commitment by the vendor. |
No information available | |
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Disaster Recovery RPO Recovery Point Objective indicating maximum data loss in case of disaster. |
No information available | |
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Horizontal Scalability Ability to add additional servers/resources for greater volume. |
Horizontal scaling is available; resources can be added dynamically for volume. | |
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Peak Load Handling Maximum transaction load the system can handle without degradation. |
No information available | |
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Auto-scaling Cloud Deployment Built-in capability for automatic scaling in cloud environments. |
Product supports auto-scaling when deployed in cloud environments (Azure, AWS). | |
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High Availability Architecture Design elements ensuring continuous operation with fault tolerance. |
High-availability (HA) design options available for Geneva; failover and clustering in documentation. | |
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Failover Time Time taken for system failover in the event of component failure. |
No information available |
Pricing, Licensing, and Vendor Support
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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License Models Supported Support for various license models (SaaS subscription, on-premise, etc.). |
Supports various license/hosting models, including SaaS, on-premises, and hybrid. | |
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Volume-based Pricing Tiers Availability of pricing tiers tied to fund size or number of funds. |
Volume/usage-based pricing tiers are referenced in procurement/client presentations. | |
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Custom Contract Flexibility Willingness to offer custom contracts and SLAs. |
Flexible contracts/SLAs can be configured to client requirements. | |
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Implementation Support Availability of vendor support during setup and onboarding. |
Implementation setup/onboarding services provided by SS&C as standard component. | |
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24/7 Client Support Round-the-clock live support availability. |
24/7 client support is available in global support models. | |
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Average Issue Resolution Time Average time to resolve a typical support issue. |
No information available | |
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Knowledge Base/Community Portal Access to self-help resources and user communities. |
Online knowledgebase and community available via SS&C client portal. | |
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Regular Feature Releases Frequency of new feature or update releases. |
No information available | |
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Data Migration Services Support for migrating data from legacy systems. |
Data migration assistance from legacy systems is a core implementation service. | |
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Contract Term Flexibility Flexible contract durations and renewal terms. |
Contract terms can be flexible on duration and renewal, subject to negotiation. |
Customization, Extensibility, and Upgradability
(9 Yes /9 Known /9 Possible features)
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User-defined Workflows Support for building custom workflows and automations without vendor involvement. |
Workflow configuration by users (without coding/vendor help) is cited in documentation. | |
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Plugin/Extension Framework Ability to add custom modules or extensions to core platform. |
Extensible plugin/extension architecture is available; Geneva supports add-ons. | |
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Custom Fields and Forms Users can add custom fields, forms, and data attributes. |
Custom attributes, fields, and forms configurable for data capture. | |
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Scripting/SDK Support Availability of scripting or SDK for advanced customizations. |
SDK/scripting support documented for advanced user customizations. | |
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Branding/White-labeling Option to customize the user interface and reports with firm branding. |
Branding and white-labeling for interface and reporting is covered in custom deployment projects. | |
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Upgrade Path Clarity Clear communication on how upgrades are managed and delivered. |
Upgrade paths, documentation, and migration guidance provided by SS&C. | |
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Backward Compatibility Ensures new versions do not break existing integrations or customizations. |
Ensures new versions maintain past integrations/customizations; backward compatibility noted in product material. | |
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Open API Documentation Comprehensive developer documentation for system APIs. |
Open API documentation is provided through developer/customer portal. | |
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Sandbox/Test Environment Access to a separate environment for testing customizations and updates. |
Separate sandbox/test environments are available to clients for validation and development. |
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Core Reconciliation Functionality
(11 Yes /11 Known /13 Possible features)
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Multi-source Data Ingestion Ability to import and process data from various sources such as custodians, brokers, administrators, and internal systems. |
Product notes emphasize integration capabilities with trading systems and support for data from brokers, custodians, and administrators, indicating multi-source data ingestion. | |
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Automated Matching Engine Automated system for matching transactions and balances based on set rules and algorithms. |
Advent Geneva features automatic reconciliation and matching as a core function (see product documentation and industry usage). | |
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Manual Matching Tools Provides functionality for users to manually match unmatched transactions. |
Manual matching tools are commonly mentioned in product brochures for exception handling. | |
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Customizable Matching Rules Allows creation and modification of matching logic and tolerances. |
Documentation states users can configure rules and tolerances for reconciliation. | |
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Exception Management Identifies, categorizes, and provides workflow tools to resolve mismatches or breaks. |
Features 'exception management' and workflow tools enabling issue tracking and resolution. | |
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Two-way and Three-way Reconciliation Supports two-way (custodian-internal) and three-way (custodian-broker-internal) reconciliation processes. |
Supports two-way and three-way reconciliation per SS&C documentation. | |
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Automated Break Resolution Suggestions System suggests resolutions for exceptions based on historical data and rule sets. |
No information available | |
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Partial & Tolerance-based Matching Matches transactions using partial data or value/date tolerances to increase matching flexibility. |
Allows configuration of tolerances and partial matching as per solution briefs. | |
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Position and Transaction Reconciliation Reconciles both positions/holdings and underlying transactions. |
Geneva reconciles positions and transactions, a highlighted feature in marketing material. | |
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Configurable Data Types Supports various financial security types, instruments, and asset classes. |
Product supports multiple instrument types, currencies, and asset classes. | |
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Zero-balance Account Support Accommodates accounts that are expected to have zero net balances. |
Zero-balance account support is referenced in user configuration guides. | |
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Flexible Periodicity System supports daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reconciliation cycles. |
Supports flexible periodicity, e.g., daily, monthly, as configurable frequency in system. | |
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Real-time Processing Ability to process and match incoming data in near real-time. |
No information available |
Integration & Interoperability
(10 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)
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API Support Supports REST, SOAP, or other APIs to retrieve and send data from/to external systems. |
API support available for system integration and data interchange. | |
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Flat File Import/Export Accepts and outputs data in flat file (CSV, TXT, Excel) formats. |
Supports importing/exporting via CSV, Excel, text, and other flat file formats. | |
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SWIFT Integration Supports SWIFT messaging formats for data exchange with banks and counterparties. |
Integration with SWIFT messaging formats cited in integration literature. | |
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Standard Market Data Feeds Ability to ingest data from market-standard sources (Bloomberg, Reuters, etc). |
Ability to ingest standard market data feeds such as Bloomberg and Reuters is documented. | |
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Batch and Stream Processing Supports both batch (scheduled) and streaming (near-real-time) data ingestion. |
Batch and stream (scheduled and near-real-time) data processing is supported. | |
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Internal System Integration Can connect to internal booking, accounting, or ERP systems. |
SS&C Geneva integrates with internal systems (accounting, portfolio, etc.) per various deployment overviews. | |
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Custom Data Mapping Flexible configuration to map, transform, and normalize data fields from external to internal formats. |
Custom data mapping and transformation is a configurable system function. | |
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Connector Library Prebuilt interfaces for common counterparties, custodians, and data providers. |
Connector library for common counterparties and custodians referenced in solution architecture diagrams. | |
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SFTP/FTP Connectivity Supports data transfer via secure and standard file transfer protocols. |
File transfer via SFTP/FTP is listed as a supported integration method. | |
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Cloud and On-Premise Compatibility Deployed in cloud, on-premise, or hybrid environments as required by infrastructure policy. |
Geneva is offered both on-premise and in various cloud/SaaS models. |
Scalability & Performance
(0 Yes /0 Known /6 Possible features)
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Transaction Throughput Number of individual transactions processed per hour. |
No information available | |
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Data Volume Capacity Volume of data that can be ingested and reconciled per day. |
No information available | |
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Concurrent User Support Maximum number of users who can use the system simultaneously. |
No information available | |
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Peak Processing Time Time taken to complete reconciliation for a single cycle under peak load. |
No information available | |
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Auto Scaling System automatically increases processing resources as load increases. |
No information available | |
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Multi-threaded Processing Utilizes parallelism to improve performance on large datasets. |
No information available |
User Experience & Accessibility
(4 Yes /4 Known /7 Possible features)
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Intuitive Dashboard Clean, customizable home screen showing key reconciliation metrics and notifications. |
SS&C highlights an intuitive and customizable dashboard showing core metrics. | |
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Custom Views & Filters Users can save personalized views, filters, and layouts for their workflows. |
Users can save custom views and filters as per platform documentation. | |
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Bulk Actions Ability to approve, reject, or resolve multiple exceptions at once. |
Bulk actions for exception handling are commonly offered and referenced in user guides. | |
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Accessibility Compliance Conforms to industry standards for accessibility (e.g., WCAG 2.1). |
No information available | |
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Mobile Access Accessible from mobile or tablet devices for remote workflows. |
No information available | |
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Multi-language Support Offers interface and reporting in multiple languages. |
Documentation references multi-language support for international clients. | |
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Role-based Dashboards Different user types see relevant tasks and controls. |
No information available |
Audit, Control, & Compliance
(6 Yes /6 Known /6 Possible features)
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Full Audit Trail Tracks all actions, edits, and changes with timestamps and user IDs. |
Tracks all actions and edits, including user IDs and timestamps; standard audit trail. | |
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SOX/Regulatory Compliance Supports compliance with SOX, EMIR, MiFID, or other applicable regulations. |
SOX and MiFID compliance supported for fund administrators and managers. | |
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Data Retention Policies Configurable storage, archiving, and purging of historical records. |
Retention and purging policies configurable as per system documentation. | |
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User Activity Monitoring Records and reports on user login, access, and critical activities. |
User activity monitoring is included for security and compliance. | |
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Approval Workflows Configurable escalation and approval for exception resolutions. |
Approval workflows for exception resolution are supported, per product capabilities. | |
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Segregation of Duties Enforces control policies to prevent conflict of interest in user role assignments. |
System enforces role separation to prevent conflicts of interest (segregation of duties). |
Security & Data Protection
(5 Yes /5 Known /6 Possible features)
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Role-based Access Control Access permissions based on roles and responsibilities. |
Role-based access control is a core security feature in the platform. | |
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Data Encryption Encrypts data at rest and in transit to ensure confidentiality. |
Encryption of data at rest and in transit is referenced as a standard practice. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Supports SSO for integrating with enterprise identity management. |
SSO is supported for enterprise adoption as per technical integration documents. | |
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MFA (Multi-factor Authentication) Requires more than one authentication method during login. |
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) supported for client security. | |
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Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Scans Routine tests to identify and address security weaknesses. |
No information available | |
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GDPR/Privacy Controls Supports compliance with global data privacy regulations. |
Privacy controls and global data privacy regulation (GDPR) compliance are highlighted by SS&C. |
Reporting & Analytics
(6 Yes /6 Known /7 Possible features)
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Standard & Customizable Reports Both canned and bespoke reports on reconciliation results, exceptions, and break trends. |
Reporting is a core focus; both standardized and custom reports are available. | |
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Scheduled & Ad hoc Reporting Supports automatic report generation and on-demand requests. |
Supports scheduled and ad hoc generation of compliance, reconciliation, and workflow reports. | |
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Drill-down Analytics Interactive analysis for investigating break causes and trends. |
Interactive drill-down analytics supported as part of exception analysis. | |
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Export to Multiple Formats Export reports to PDF, Excel, CSV, or XML for distribution. |
Exports to multiple formats, including PDF, Excel, CSV, XML; referenced in feature set. | |
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Real-time Exception Metrics Dashboards and KPIs on current exception rates and statuses. |
No information available | |
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Historical Trending Shows performance and incident statistics over customizable time periods. |
Historical and trend analysis is present in reporting and BI modules. | |
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Audit Reports Pre-built reports compliant with audit and regulatory standards. |
Audit-compliant reports are a key functional requirement for the target market. |
Workflow Automation & Task Management
(6 Yes /6 Known /6 Possible features)
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Automated Notifications & Alerts Configurable alerts when exceptions arise or when specific thresholds are met. |
Configurable automated alerts and notifications available for exception events. | |
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Task Assignment & Tracking Assigns, monitors, and escalates exception resolution tasks to teams or individuals. |
Task tracking and assignment for exception resolution referenced in workflow features. | |
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Escalation Rules Automated escalation of cases based on severity or aging. |
Escalation rules for aging/severity are highlighted in workflow automation. | |
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SLA Monitoring Tracks and enforces service-level agreements for break resolution times. |
SLA monitoring is present for break/exception management and compliance. | |
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Automated Exception Routing Directs exceptions to teams/users based on predefined criteria. |
System can route exceptions automatically to the appropriate resolution group. | |
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Bulk Workflow Processing Batch processing for similar exception types. |
Batch resolution and processing for groups of exceptions is available. |
Configurability & Customization
(3 Yes /3 Known /5 Possible features)
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Custom Data Fields Define new data fields and tracking elements without core code changes. |
Custom fields and extensible data elements can be added/configured for client needs. | |
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Rule Configuration Engine Users can set up and tweak reconciliation and exception logic. |
Rule engines for reconciliation logic and exception handling are configurable by users. | |
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Custom User Roles/Permissions Administrator can define new roles with custom sets of permissions. |
Custom user roles/permissions are standard in enterprise deployments. | |
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Branding/White-labeling Customizable logo, colors, and documentation for in-house deployment. |
No information available | |
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Dynamic Workflow Builder Visual workflow editor for developing and adjusting processes. |
No information available |
Support, Training & Documentation
(5 Yes /5 Known /6 Possible features)
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24/7 Technical Support Round-the-clock access to product and technical support services. |
SS&C promises 24/7 technical support for enterprise-class clients. | |
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In-app Help & Documentation Contextual guidance and searchable online manuals within the platform. |
In-app help and searchable documentation reportedly available in platform. | |
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Knowledge Base/FAQs Comprehensive, searchable resources for common questions and troubleshooting. |
Knowledge bases and FAQs are accessible for standard support. | |
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Onboarding & Training Materials Structured documentation, video tutorials, and/or e-learning modules. |
Structured onboarding/training documentation and e-learning available for customers. | |
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Community/User Forum Active discussion environment for peer-to-peer learning and product feedback. |
No information available | |
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Dedicated Account Manager Directly assigned account representative for ongoing relationship management. |
Dedicated account managers provided for large, institutional clients per SS&C's customer success model. |
Cost & Licensing
(2 Yes /2 Known /5 Possible features)
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Transparent Pricing Structure Published, clear pricing tiers, including base and additional features. |
No information available | |
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Flexible Licensing Options Purchase by user, by entity, by transaction volume, or as a SaaS subscription. |
Flexible licensing and both perpetual and subscription models are advertised. | |
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No Hidden Fees All costs are clearly disclosed and predictable. |
No information available | |
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Trial or Proof-of-Concept Availability Demo or trial environments are available for pilot testing. |
Proof-of-concept environments and demo access available on request. | |
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Upgrade/Downgrade Flexibility Capability to change plans or options with minimal penalty or disruption. |
No information available |
Fund Accounting Systems for Operations
Solutions calculating NAV (Net Asset Value) and managing other accounting functions for investment funds and managed accounts.
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Core Accounting Functionality
(10 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)
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Multi-currency Support Ability to process transactions and maintain records in multiple currencies. |
Geneva is marketed as supporting global asset managers; documentation and public resources confirm robust multi-currency accounting. | |
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Real-time Position Keeping Maintains and updates fund positions in real-time as trades are processed. |
References to 'real-time' position and portfolio updates are evident in SS&C Advent official materials. | |
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Double-entry Bookkeeping Ensures accurate accounting through a double-entry ledger system. |
Double-entry bookkeeping is an accounting standard and is specifically mentioned in Geneva user documentation. | |
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Automated NAV Calculation Automated computation of Net Asset Value for funds at scheduled intervals. |
Automated daily NAV (Net Asset Value) calculations are stated as a feature on the product detail page. | |
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Income and Expense Accruals Provides for the automatic accrual and recognition of income and expenses. |
Income and expense accruals are part of Geneva's fund accounting modules (see technical datasheets). | |
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Trade Matching and Settlement Supports matching of trades and manages settlement cycles. |
Trade matching and settlement for various asset classes is supported (confirmed on SS&C site and Geneva user guides). | |
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Corporate Actions Processing Handles corporate actions like dividends, splits, and mergers, and posts them appropriately. |
Corporate actions processing is specifically highlighted in Advent Geneva product collateral. | |
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Tax Lot Accounting Manages cost basis at the lot level for tax compliance and reporting. |
Tax lot accounting supported, especially for US clients and multifund operations (see SS&C whitepapers). | |
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Reconciliation Tools Automated tools to reconcile internal records with external statements (brokers, custodians, banks). |
Automated reconciliation tools against broker/custodian records are available in Geneva (SS&C documentation). | |
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Historical Data Storage Stores historical fund and transaction data for audit and reference. |
Historical data storage and audit trails are referenced in technical architecture overviews. |
Product Coverage
(7 Yes /7 Known /7 Possible features)
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Equity Support Ability to account for listed and OTC equities. |
Equity accounting, including listed and OTC, is a core function per the product overview. | |
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Fixed Income Support Handles bonds, notes, and other fixed income instruments. |
Geneva supports fixed income securities; mentioned in all product and solution guides. | |
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Derivatives Support Manages derivatives, including futures, options, and swaps. |
Derivatives support (including swaps, options, futures) is cited in detailed feature listings. | |
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Mutual Funds & ETFs Handles holdings and transactions in open- and closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds. |
Handles mutual funds and ETFs—covered in all Geneva platform descriptions. | |
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Private Equity & Alternatives Supports accounting for alternative asset classes such as private equity, hedge funds, and real estate. |
Private equity, hedge funds, and real estate alternative investments are explicitly supported. | |
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Forex Instruments Processes and accounts for spot and forward FX transactions. |
Foreign exchange instruments—spot and forward FX—are standard product features. | |
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Structured Products Support Ability to account for investment in structured notes or products. |
Geneva covers structured and complex products according to product sheets. |
Reporting & Analytics
(8 Yes /8 Known /8 Possible features)
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Custom Report Generation Allows creation of custom financial and portfolio reports. |
Custom report generation is repeatedly mentioned in platform highlights and demos. | |
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Regulatory Reporting Support Pre-built templates and export tools for regulatory filings (e.g., Form N-PORT, AIFMD, Solvency II). |
Pre-built regulatory reporting templates available for N-PORT, AIFMD, etc. (confirmed by SS&C resources). | |
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Drill-down Data Analysis Enables users to drill into data at transaction and portfolio levels. |
Ad-hoc drill-down analysis is part of Geneva’s reporting functionality. | |
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Benchmark Comparison Tools Provides comparative analysis of portfolio performance versus benchmarks. |
Benchmark comparison available in portfolio analytics suite. | |
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Dashboard Visualization Graphical dashboards for at-a-glance summaries of key data. |
Graphical dashboards and visualization available via the Geneva web interface. | |
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Audit Trails Maintains comprehensive logs and audit trails of system activity and transactions. |
Comprehensive audit trails are a core compliance feature. | |
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Export Options Exportable outputs to common formats such as CSV, Excel, PDF, and XML. |
Export to CSV, Excel, PDF, and XML documented in reporting manuals. | |
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Scheduled Report Delivery Automated scheduling and emailing of reports to stakeholders. |
Report scheduling and delivery options cited in official documentation. |
Integration
(6 Yes /6 Known /7 Possible features)
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API Availability Provides APIs for secure data integration with external systems. |
APIs provided for integration with external systems; public and partner documentation available. | |
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FIX/Swift Support Ability to send/receive trades and settlement messages using FIX and SWIFT protocols. |
FIX and SWIFT messaging support enabled for trade/settlement integration. | |
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Straight Through Processing (STP) Supports automated data flow from trade capture through settlement. |
Straight Through Processing (STP) is promoted as a key Geneva integration capability. | |
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Data Import/Export Tools Bulk upload/download tools for transactions, prices, and reference data. |
Bulk data import/export tools available, according to Geneva administrator manual. | |
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Reference Data Integration Connects and synchronizes with external security reference and pricing data feeds. |
Connects to external reference data (securities, prices) using native data integration modules. | |
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Batch Processing Speed Time taken to process large transaction or data batches. |
No information available | |
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Reconciliation Feed Interfaces Interfaces to import statements from banks, custodians, or brokers. |
Bank, custodian, and broker feed interfaces available for reconciliation import per integration guides. |
User Access & Security
(5 Yes /5 Known /5 Possible features)
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Role-Based Access Control Enables different permissions and data access based on user roles. |
Role-based access control (permissioning) consistently cited in Geneva technical info. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication Supports two-factor or multi-factor authentication for system access. |
Geneva supports multi-factor authentication, e.g., via SAML integration options. | |
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Single Sign-On Allows users to authenticate via SSO solutions (e.g., LDAP, SAML, OAuth). |
Single sign-on available using LDAP/SAML/OAuth (described in tech integration docs). | |
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Activity Logging Detailed user activity logs for audits and investigations. |
User activity logging is a standard feature in Geneva security architecture. | |
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Field Level Permissioning Allows restricting or granting access to individual data fields. |
Field-level permissioning referenced in admin/security capability charts. |
Compliance & Audit
(5 Yes /5 Known /5 Possible features)
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Configurable Compliance Rules Engine Users can implement custom compliance rules and checks. |
Advanced rules engine for compliance is available and configurable. | |
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Regulatory Change Management Tools Built-in tracking and alerts for upcoming regulatory changes. |
Regulatory change impact tracking and notification modules available (SaaS model updates). | |
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Exception Management Captures and manages exceptions or out-of-policy transactions. |
Exception management functionality detailed in workflow documentation. | |
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Automated Alerts/Notifications Real-time alerts for breaches and compliance incidents. |
Real-time compliance and breach alerts configurable in the system. | |
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Archiving & Retention Policies Helps ensure data is retained in accordance with regulations. |
Data archiving and retention settings configurable for compliance with regulations. |
Workflow Automation
(5 Yes /5 Known /5 Possible features)
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Approval Workflows Automates transaction and posting approvals based on defined rules. |
Approval workflows for transactions/journal postings are described in Geneva's workflow features. | |
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Task Assignment & Tracking Assigns and tracks tasks to individual users or teams. |
Workflow allows for assignment and tracking of operational tasks. | |
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Automated Journal Entries Supports scheduled or triggered postings of accounting entries. |
Automated journal entries are covered in core accounting automation features. | |
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Batch Processing Automation for bulk processing of routine operations (e.g. posting, pricing). |
Batch processing for high volumes is a key automated feature. | |
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Exception Routing Identifies, escalates, and routes exceptions for resolution. |
Exception routing and escalation described in compliance workflow modules. |
Performance & Scalability
(0 Yes /0 Known /4 Possible features)
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Concurrent User Support Maximum number of simultaneous users supported reliably. |
No information available | |
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Data Processing Capacity Handles large datasets and high-frequency transaction environments. |
No information available | |
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System Uptime SLA Guaranteed system uptime. |
No information available | |
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Latency Average response time for user and batch operations. |
No information available |
Client & Stakeholder Communication
(4 Yes /4 Known /4 Possible features)
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Client Portal Web-accessible portal for clients to view data and reports. |
Client-facing portals for reporting and portfolio data are referenced in product sheets and demos. | |
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Automated Email Distribution Automatically emails reports and updates to designated contacts. |
Automated email distribution for reports is a supported feature. | |
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Document Management Central repository for client statements, confirmations, and legal documents. |
Document management and repository integration mentioned on official Geneva product page. | |
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Digital Signature Support Allows documents and approvals to be digitally signed and tracked. |
Digital signature support is available for approvals and documents. |
Support & Maintenance
(5 Yes /5 Known /6 Possible features)
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24/7 Technical Support Access to technical support around the clock. |
24/7 support offered by SS&C for key products including Geneva. | |
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Multi-Language Support System can be used in multiple language environments. |
Multi-language support optional in Geneva for international clients. | |
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User Training Resources Online or onsite user guides, tutorials, and support. |
User training resources and onboarding assistance offered as part of Geneva implementation. | |
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Regular Updates & Upgrades Routine enhancements and patches delivered by the vendor. |
Regular system updates and enhancements included in maintenance agreements. | |
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Disaster Recovery & Backup Automated and tested disaster recovery and backup protocols. |
Disaster recovery and backup services are mentioned as part of SS&C’s managed service offering. | |
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Implementation Time Time required to fully deploy the system from contract to go-live. |
No information available |
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