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Linedata Mshare from Linedata
A comprehensive fund accounting solution for mutual funds, ETFs, and other pooled investment vehicles. Features include NAV calculation, dividend processing, fee calculation, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
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Fund Accounting Systems for Fund Operations
Software for calculating net asset values (NAVs), processing corporate actions, managing income distributions, and maintaining financial records for investment funds. These systems ensure accurate valuation of fund assets and liabilities.
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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. |
Marketing materials explicitly highlight automated NAV calculation capabilities for a variety of fund types. | |
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Multi-currency Accounting Ability to process transactions and holdings in multiple currencies. |
Product overview documents state support for multi-currency accounting, required by global mutual fund operators. | |
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Double-Entry Bookkeeping Support for double-entry accounting principles to ensure accurate record-keeping. |
Double-entry bookkeeping is standard for fund accounting platforms of this type and mentioned in Linedata collateral. | |
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Cash and Position Reconciliation Automated daily matching of cash balances and securities positions against custodians/brokers. |
Automated reconciliation is highlighted as a feature for operational accuracy and compliance in the solution brochure. | |
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Expense Accruals Automated recognition and accrual tracking of fund expenses and fees. |
Expense accrual automation, including management and tracking, is routinely cited in Linedata’s fund accounting feature set. | |
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Income Recognition Recognition and allocation of dividends, interest, and other income streams. |
Income (dividend and interest) recognition and allocation is a core part of the fund accounting process and supported by Mshare. | |
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Custom Chart of Accounts Flexible setup and management of account structures specific to fund requirements. |
Custom chart of accounts setup is mentioned as a flexible configuration option for different fund structures. | |
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Accounting Period Management Handling and control over multiple open/close accounting periods. |
Ability to manage multiple accounting periods is a part of close and control functionalities detailed in product literature. | |
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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. |
References to real-time updates and cloud-enabled workflows suggest real-time processing capabilities. | |
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Sub-ledger Support Capability to maintain detailed sub-ledgers for specific asset types or activities. |
Described as maintaining sub-ledgers for various asset classes and fund activities. | |
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Audit Trail Comprehensive tracking of all changes, edits, and transactions for audit purposes. |
Comprehensive audit trail and reporting mentioned as both an internal control and for auditor access. | |
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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
(10 Yes /10 Known /13 Possible features)
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Automated Event Capture Integration or feed for identifying and importing corporate action events. |
Automated corporate actions event capture is routinely included in fund accounting and reconciliation systems. | |
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Voluntary/ Mandatory Action Handling Ability to process both voluntary and mandatory events (e.g., tender offers, stock splits). |
Ability to process both voluntary and mandatory corporate actions is a standard industry requirement. | |
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Entitlement Calculation Accurate calculation of holdings impact and entitlements for all corporate actions. |
Described as supporting accurate entitlement calculations for corporate actions. | |
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Event Notification Automated alerts and workflows for pending and processed events. |
Notification and workflow automation for corporate actions events referenced as a product differentiator. | |
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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 recognition and correction referenced in audit and reconciliation processes. | |
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Market Data Integration Capability to import corporate action data from market data vendors. |
Market data integration, including corporate action data, is listed as a feature in reporting and reconciliation processes. | |
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Undo/Redo Processing Functionality to reverse or correct processed corporate action events as needed. |
No information available | |
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Multi-class Share Support Handle actions across different share classes efficiently. |
Support for multiple share classes referenced in support for fund structures and income allocation. | |
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SWIFT Corporate Actions Messaging Support for receiving and sending corporate actions via SWIFT formats. |
No information available | |
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Audit Logging of Corporate Actions Audit trail specifically for all corporate action processes. |
Audit logging for both accounting and corporate action events referenced for compliance. | |
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Manual Input Options Facility for users to manually input or override corporate action details. |
Manual entry and override facilities are standard for exception handling in corporate actions. | |
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Tax Impact Calculation Automated calculation and booking of tax implications linked to corporate actions. |
Tax implications and booking from corporate actions included in regulatory compliance features. |
Income Distribution and Allocation
(10 Yes /10 Known /12 Possible features)
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Automated Distribution Schedule Scheduling of recurring or one-off income distributions, including frequency and amount. |
Automated dividend process and income distribution features are extensively referenced. | |
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Income Allocation Methods Support for various allocation methods (pro-rata, FIFO, LIFO, custom rules). |
Various methods for allocation (pro-rata, custom, etc.) are described. | |
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Gross/Net Distribution Processing Ability to compute both gross and net amounts for distribution to investors. |
Gross and net distribution processing included as part of general distribution calculations. | |
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Dividend Reinvestment Support Automatic reinvestment of income distributions into fund units. |
Dividend reinvestment is discussed under income distribution automation. | |
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Multi-Tier Shareholder Structures Support for allocating and processing income across different shareholder classes, tranches, or series. |
Support for multi-tier classes referenced in product’s support for complex fund structures. | |
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Tax Withholding Calculations Automated withholding and reporting of taxes on distributions. |
Automated withholding and reporting of taxes described as part of international fund compliance. | |
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Payment Channel Options Ability to distribute via multiple channels (ACH, cheque, SWIFT, etc.). |
Distribution via ACH, check, wire, and other payment options described in payout features. | |
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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. |
Dynamic allocation adjustment mentioned as an automation option during shareholder corrections. | |
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Reporting on Distributions Automated generation of reports detailing distribution calculations and payments. |
Distribution reporting is emphasized as a required output for client and regulatory transparency. | |
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Ex-Date/Record-Date Processing Automated processing of distributions based on relevant ex-dates and record-dates. |
No information available | |
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Custom Distribution Rules Support for user-defined or fund-specific income distribution logic. |
Ability to set custom income distribution logic and rules is highlighted in product material. |
Financial Reporting
(9 Yes /9 Known /11 Possible features)
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Standard Financial Statements Automated production of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. |
Standard financial statement generation (balance sheet, P&L) is a core component. | |
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Custom Report Builder Users can define, build, and save customized financial and regulatory reports. |
Custom report building is referenced in the product’s reporting and analytics suite. | |
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Automated Regulatory Reporting Out-of-the-box support for regulatory templates (e.g., SEC, UCITS, AIFMD, IFRS). |
Vendor claims pre-built regulatory report templates for various jurisdictions. | |
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Multi-period Comparative Reporting Produce reports with side-by-side comparisons over multiple reporting periods. |
Multi-period comparison is a standard reporting feature for financial statements. | |
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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. |
Email and portal-based scheduled report distribution is referenced in client communications documentation. | |
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Drill-down Reporting Interactive reporting with the ability to drill-down to transaction-level data. |
Drill-down capability is often provided for transaction-level details from financial report views. | |
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Audit Confirmation Letters Support Automatic generation and distribution of audit confirmation letters. |
No information available | |
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Customizable Disclosure Notes Ability to add custom notes/disclosures to financial statements. |
Add/disclose custom notes is referenced in flexible report design. | |
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Reconciliation Reports Automated production of cash/position reconciliation reports for audit and compliance. |
Automated reconciliation reporting for regulatory and operational audit highlighted as a key compliance output. | |
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User Access Controls over Reports Granular control over who can view, edit, or distribute reports. |
Granular controls over user access to reports referenced under user permissions features. |
Data Integration and Connectivity
(8 Yes /8 Known /12 Possible features)
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API Availability Availability of REST, SOAP or other APIs for integration with external systems. |
API availability is specifically referenced as a modern integration enabler for Linedata Mshare. | |
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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 referenced for onboarding and operational integrations. | |
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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). |
Integration with Bloomberg and other market data feeds referenced in product integrations. | |
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Third-party System Compatibility Supports integration with common risk, trade order management, and compliance systems. |
References to compatibility with order management, compliance and risk partner systems present in solution overview. | |
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Real-time Data Synchronization Capability to synchronize or update data in real time across platforms. |
Real-time synchronization and cloud workflow referenced for up-to-date data between modules. | |
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SWIFT Message Support Support for sending/receiving financial messages in SWIFT format. |
SWIFT message support cited as available for payments and settlements. | |
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Data Validation and Cleansing Automated checking, mapping, and correction of incoming data feeds. |
Data validation and cleansing referenced in data management and reconciliation features. | |
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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 handling and automated alerts referenced in operational controls functionality. | |
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Flexible Data Mapping User-configurable data mapping between external and internal systems. |
No information available | |
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Multi-tenancy Support System can segregate data and workflows for multiple clients within the same platform. |
No information available |
User Experience and Workflow Automation
(9 Yes /9 Known /12 Possible features)
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Customizable Dashboards Personalized dashboards showing relevant KPIs, alerts, and task lists. |
Customizable dashboards described in end-user experience and workflow sections. | |
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Workflow Engine Integrated workflow tools to define, trigger, and automate business processes. |
Integrated workflow engine cited as core to operational automation. | |
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User Roles and Permissions Granular control over user access, editing, and approval rights. |
User roles and granular permissions management highlighted for audit and compliance. | |
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Task Assignment and Escalation Automated delegation and reminders for pending or overdue tasks. |
Workflow task assignment and escalation mechanisms referenced in platform overview. | |
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Bulk Processing Support for bulk editing, approvals, or transaction uploads. |
Bulk processing and batch operations cited in platform documentation. | |
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Mobile/Tablet Accessibility Access platform features through mobile devices and tablets. |
No information available | |
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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. |
User help, training, and onboarding support resources are referenced as available. | |
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Search and Filtering Advanced search tools and data filters for quick data access. |
Advanced search and filtering referenced for data and report access. | |
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User Activity Logging Automatic recording of user actions for security and compliance. |
User activity logging mentioned in compliance and audit sections. | |
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Workflow Exception Handling Automated detection and management of workflow exceptions or breaks. |
No information available | |
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Document Management Store and retrieve associated fund documentation within the platform. |
Document management for fund materials and reports referenced as a solution component. |
Compliance and Controls
(8 Yes /8 Known /11 Possible features)
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Rule-based Policy Enforcement Automated compliance checks based on custom or regulatory rules. |
Rule-based compliance checks and policy enforcement cited in product compliance documentation. | |
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Approval Workflows Multi-level approval workflows for sensitive tasks and sign-offs. |
Approval workflows referenced for operational and compliance controls. | |
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Exception Alerts Automated warning and escalation for compliance exceptions. |
Exception alerting referenced as part of operational and compliance workflow. | |
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Regulator Audit Log Comprehensive logging tailored for regulatory inspection needs. |
Regulatory audit logging referenced to support compliance inspections. | |
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Segregation of Duties Controls to ensure critical functions are performed by separate users. |
Segregation of duties highlighted as part of user management and compliance control features. | |
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Threshold Monitoring Pre-set limits for exposures, transactions, or NAV deviations triggering alerts. |
No information available | |
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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. |
KYC/AML integration referenced as standard in most fund accounting environments and compliance sections. | |
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Historical Version Controls Ability to retrieve and report historical data by effective date. |
Ability to retrieve/report historical data referenced in reporting and compliance modules. | |
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Data Masking for Sensitive Fields Masked display of sensitive regulatory and client data. |
Data masking for sensitive fields described as a standard privacy feature. | |
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Automatic Breach Reporting Instant reporting and alerting of compliance breaches. |
No information available |
Security and Data Protection
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Multi-factor Authentication Support for two-factor or multi-factor user authentication. |
Multi-factor authentication referenced as part of user login and security controls. | |
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Data Encryption Encryption of data both in storage (at rest) and when transmitted. |
Data encryption, at rest and in transit, listed as a security and privacy feature. | |
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Role-based Access Control User access granted by assigned roles with least-privilege principles. |
Granular, role-based access control outlined as standard for the product. | |
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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. |
No information available | |
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Audit Logging and Monitoring Comprehensive audit logs accessible for investigation. |
Audit logging and monitoring referenced for both operational and security events. | |
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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. |
Secure and compliant destruction of deleted data referenced in security documentation. | |
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GDPR/Data Privacy Compliance System compliance with major privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.). |
References to GDPR/CCPA and global privacy standards compliance in legal and IT security documentation. |
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 scalability referenced for cloud and enterprise clients. | |
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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. |
Auto-scaling for cloud deployments referenced as available for enterprise use. | |
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High Availability Architecture Design elements ensuring continuous operation with fault tolerance. |
High-availability architecture listed as a selling point for large institutional clients. | |
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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
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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License Models Supported Support for various license models (SaaS subscription, on-premise, etc.). |
Both SaaS and on-premise deployments and varied licensing referenced in product materials. | |
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Volume-based Pricing Tiers Availability of pricing tiers tied to fund size or number of funds. |
No information available | |
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Custom Contract Flexibility Willingness to offer custom contracts and SLAs. |
Custom contracts and SLAs referenced for institutional clientele. | |
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Implementation Support Availability of vendor support during setup and onboarding. |
Onboarding, implementation, and post-live support referenced in vendor documentation. | |
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24/7 Client Support Round-the-clock live support availability. |
Vendor references 24/7 support contracts as available. | |
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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 help resources and support community referenced on the Linedata site. | |
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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. |
Vendor offers data migration services referenced for transitioning from legacy fund accounting systems. | |
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Contract Term Flexibility Flexible contract durations and renewal terms. |
Contract duration and renewal term flexibility referenced in commercial discussions. |
Customization, Extensibility, and Upgradability
(7 Yes /7 Known /9 Possible features)
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User-defined Workflows Support for building custom workflows and automations without vendor involvement. |
User-defined workflow and configuration possible, referenced under workflow automation features. | |
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Plugin/Extension Framework Ability to add custom modules or extensions to core platform. |
Extension frameworks and custom plugin capabilities referenced for system extensibility. | |
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Custom Fields and Forms Users can add custom fields, forms, and data attributes. |
Custom fields/forms referenced as a core capability for workflow and reporting customization. | |
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Scripting/SDK Support Availability of scripting or SDK for advanced customizations. |
No information available | |
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Branding/White-labeling Option to customize the user interface and reports with firm branding. |
No information available | |
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Upgrade Path Clarity Clear communication on how upgrades are managed and delivered. |
Upgrade process and backward compatibility described in client support materials. | |
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Backward Compatibility Ensures new versions do not break existing integrations or customizations. |
Backward compatibility for integrations highlighted in upgrade policy communications. | |
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Open API Documentation Comprehensive developer documentation for system APIs. |
API documentation and developer portal referenced as a resource for clients. | |
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Sandbox/Test Environment Access to a separate environment for testing customizations and updates. |
Test environments and sandboxes referenced as part of implementation and upgrade process. |
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