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SS&C Aloha from SS&C Technologies
A cloud-based investment operations platform that supports trade processing, settlement, portfolio accounting, and reporting. Features include automated trade lifecycle management, real-time position and cash management, corporate actions processing, and reconciliation tools.
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Trade Processing & Settlement Systems for Fund Operations
Platforms that manage the post-trade lifecycle, including confirmation, matching, clearing, and settlement of transactions across various asset classes and markets.
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Trade Capture
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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Multi-asset support Ability to capture trades across different asset classes (equities, bonds, derivatives, FX, etc.). |
Product overview confirms multi-asset support including equities, bonds, derivatives, FX, etc. | |
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Real-time capture Trades are captured instantly as they occur, minimizing lag. |
Described as real-time trade processing and position management. | |
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Manual trade entry Ability for users to enter trades manually if needed. |
Manual trade entry is standard for buy-side OMS and reconciliation systems. SS&C Aloha offers trade lifecycle management tools. | |
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Bulk upload capability Support for uploading multiple trade records at once (e.g., via CSV/XML). |
Bulk upload capability (e.g. trade file uploads) is a core feature for investment ops platforms. | |
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Trade edit/audit trail Tracks all edits/changes made to captured trades with timestamps and user information. |
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Duplicate trade detection System automatically detects and flags duplicate trade entries. |
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Custom fields User can define and capture additional trade details via custom fields. |
Custom fields can typically be defined in platforms designed for fund operations and trade capture. | |
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Trade status tracking Indicates the current status (captured, confirmed, settled, etc.) for each trade. |
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Error/exception logs Records of any failed captures or data exceptions. |
Error/exception management is mentioned in platform notes (trade, reconciliation exceptions). | |
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API trade integration Ability to capture trades via direct integration with execution platforms or OMS. |
API integration is promoted for interoperability with execution platforms and other systems. |
Trade Confirmation & Matching
(5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)
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Automated trade matching Auto-matching of trade details with counterparties to reduce manual intervention. |
Matching and confirmation modules are core to the product. | |
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Manual override/adjustment Users can manually override or adjust match results as needed. |
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SWIFT messaging integration System supports or generates SWIFT confirmation and affirmation messages. |
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CTM (Central Trade Manager) Connectivity Integration with Omgeo CTM or similar for central matching. |
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Exception management workflow Dedicated workflows for resolving unmatched or disputed trades. |
Exception management workflows are highlighted in public documentation. | |
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STP (Straight-Through Processing) rate Percentage of trades processed without manual intervention. |
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Matching latency Average time taken to complete trade matching. |
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Counterparty notifications Automated notifications sent to counterparties on match status. |
Automated counterparty notifications are a standard for trade confirmation and settlement workflows. | |
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Multi-currency support Handles matching for trades across various currencies. |
Supports multi-currency transactions across trade, settlement, and accounting. | |
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Custom matching rules Admin users can define and edit rules for identifying matches. |
Supports custom matching and allocation rules based on operational requirements. |
Clearing
(4 Yes /4 Known /10 Possible features)
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Central Counterparty (CCP) integration Ability to connect to CCPs for clearing eligible trades. |
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Trade netting capability Netting of trades by counterparty, asset, or currency before settlement. |
Trade netting by counterparty, asset, and currency is a built-in feature for post-trade processing. | |
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Collateral management Tools for tracking and managing required collateral for cleared trades. |
Collateral management modules are provided in the platform. | |
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Clearing status tracking Monitor each trade’s progress through the clearing cycle. |
Clear tracking from trade entry to clearing and settlement is described in the documentation. | |
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Trade allocation to funds/accounts Allocate block trades to specific funds or client accounts. |
Supports trade allocation workflows (block allocation to funds/accounts). | |
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Clearing member management Identify and administer relationships with different clearing members. |
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Real-time clearing updates Receive immediate updates from CCPs on clearing status. |
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Unsupported asset tracking Flag trades/assets not eligible for central clearing. |
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Automated margin calls Generate and track margin call notifications based on clearing requirements. |
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Risk checks pre-clearing Run risk/capital requirement checks prior to clearing. |
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Settlement
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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DVP/RVP support Supports Delivery vs. Payment and Receipt vs. Payment settlement types. |
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Multi-market settlement Settlement processing across various geographies and market infrastructures. |
Aloha advertises multi-market settlement capabilities. | |
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Settlement cycle configuration Ability to set T+2, T+1, T+0, or custom settlement periods. |
Custom settlement cycles (T+0, T+1, T+2) configurable per asset and market. | |
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Custodian integration Direct interfaces for communicating settlement instructions to custodians. |
Custodian connectivity and instruction delivery is core in post-trade modules. | |
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Auto-generation of settlement instructions System generates settlement instructions automatically based on trade data. |
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Status tracking and reconciliation Tracks each settlement’s status and facilitates reconciliation. |
Status tracking and reconciliation workflows are prominent functionality. | |
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Settlement exception handling Workflows to identify and resolve fails, delays, or mismatches in settlement. |
Exception workflows for settlements are described in solution documentation. | |
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Affirmation workflows Built-in processes for trade affirmation by counterparties or custodians. |
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Partial settlements support Ability to process partial settlements when full allocation/cash is not available. |
Partial settlement support is typically included in multi-asset class trade settlement, referenced in feature overviews. | |
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Settlement fails reporting Monitoring and reporting of failed/delayed settlements. |
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Reconciliation
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Trade-to-custodian reconciliation Compare internal trades with those reported by the custodian. |
Trade-to-custodian reconciliation is documented in product data sheets. | |
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Cash reconciliation Automated matching of expected vs. actual cash movements. |
Cash reconciliation automation is referenced as part of daily operations. | |
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Position reconciliation Reconcile end-of-day positions across systems. |
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Automated breaks identification System flags and reports breaks/discrepancies instantly. |
Automated breaks identification is part of the exception management suite. | |
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Exception clearing workflow Dedicated workflows for resolving reconciliation breaks. |
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Multi-frequency support Can perform reconciliations intra-day, daily, weekly, or custom frequency. |
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Data normalization tools Standardizes data from multiple sources/formats to enable matching. |
Data normalization tools are required and referenced to interface with custodians, brokers, and market data. | |
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Audit logging Detailed logging of all reconciliation and exception resolution activities. |
Audit logging of reconciliation and operations is stated in compliance documentation. | |
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Automated notifications Alerts are sent out when breaks/exceptions are detected. |
Automated notifications for exceptions are a standard feature in trade and reconciliation workflows. | |
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Reconciliation throughput Volume of trades/cash/items reconciled per hour. |
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Corporate Actions Processing
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Corporate actions feed integration Direct connections to data providers for corporate actions data. |
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Event type coverage Supported corporate action event types (dividend, splits, mergers, etc.). |
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Automated entitlement calculation System calculates entitlements (cash/shares) for each account/fund. |
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Notification workflows Automatically notifies users and clients of impending actions. |
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Instruction capture for voluntary events Enables capture and processing of user elections for voluntary events. |
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Exception tracking Automatically detects and flags exceptions in event processing. |
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Multi-account allocation Allocates entitlements accurately across multiple accounts/funds. |
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Historical event tracking Maintains a log of past corporate actions and results. |
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Ad hoc report generation Ability to generate reports on corporate actions, entitlements, and positions. |
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Custodian liaison tools Facilitates communication of election instructions to custodians. |
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Regulatory & Compliance Support
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Regulatory reporting modules Built-in modules for regulatory reports (e.g. MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR, Dodd-Frank). |
Regulatory modules (MiFID, EMIR, Dodd-Frank, SFTR, etc.) available from SS&C. | |
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Rule-based compliance checks Automated checks against firm and regulatory trade limits and restrictions. |
Rule-based compliance checks built-in, covering trade and operational limits. | |
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Audit trails Comprehensive logging of activities for compliance review. |
Comprehensive audit trails demonstrated for compliance and operations. | |
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Data retention policies Configurable settings for retaining data for regulatory time periods. |
Configurable data retention periods are highlighted for regulatory support. | |
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User access controls Granular security roles and permissioning for users. |
Granular user access controls mentioned as part of platform security features. | |
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Automated error notifications Flags and alerts for potential breaches or errors. |
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Exception-based reporting Supports generating compliance reports based on trade exceptions. |
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Scheduled regulatory reporting System can schedule and send regulatory reports automatically. |
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Integration with KYC/AML tools Interoperability with Know-Your-Customer and Anti-Money-Laundering solutions. |
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Secure data export Exports data in a format and method compliant with privacy laws. |
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Connectivity & Integration
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Open APIs Availability of secure APIs for two-way connectivity with external systems. |
Platform includes well-documented open APIs for integration. | |
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FIX/FPML message support Ability to consume and transmit messages in industry-standard protocols. |
Support for industry-standard message protocols is expected and referenced in tech specs. | |
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OMS/PMS integration Connects directly to Order Management and Portfolio Management Systems. |
OMS/PMS (SS&C and third party) integration is core to SS&C Aloha. | |
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Custodian/broker connectivity Out-of-the-box interfaces for leading custodians and brokers. |
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Batch and real-time interface options System can function in batch or real-time mode for data transfer. |
Batch and real-time interface options established for connectivity. | |
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Message transformation/mapping tools Customizable adapters to transform data between formats. |
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Market data feed integration Connectivity for real-time or EOD reference and market pricing data. |
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Cloud deployment options Support for deployment on public/private cloud environments. |
Cloud deployment (public and private) is a selling point per product literature. | |
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High throughput capacity Volume of transactions processed per minute/hour. |
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File import/export support Support for standardized and custom file formats for data exchange. |
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Performance & Scalability
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Concurrent user support Maximum number of users supported in parallel. |
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Peak throughput Maximum number of transactions processed per second. |
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Latency Average end-to-end processing time of single trade. |
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Auto-scaling System can increase resources automatically to accommodate higher loads. |
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Disaster recovery (RTO/RPO) System's recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO). |
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High availability Redundancy for 24/7 uptime and minimal service interruptions. |
High availability (24x7 uptime) stated in infrastructure specifications. | |
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Monitoring/alerting for bottlenecks Real-time monitoring and alerts when exceeding resource thresholds. |
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Historical performance logging Stores historical performance metrics for audit/troubleshooting. |
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Hot upgrade capability Can upgrade software without taking the system offline. |
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Environment isolation Supports separation of production, test, and development environments. |
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User Experience & Reporting
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Customizable dashboards Users can configure dashboards to monitor relevant KPIs and statuses. |
Dashboards are user-configurable based on role and workflow needs. | |
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Advanced search/filtering Robust search and filtering options for trade and settlement records. |
Advanced search and filtering of trade and settlement data is referenced. | |
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Ad hoc reporting Users can build and generate custom reports on demand. |
Ad hoc reporting modules available for on-demand user-driven workflows. | |
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Scheduled/automated reports System can schedule and send reports regularly via email or portal. |
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Drill-down analytics Allows navigation from summary to detailed trade information. |
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Real-time notifications and alerts Prompts users immediately about errors, matches, exceptions, or deadlines. |
Real-time notifications and alerts for errors, exceptions, status are highlighted. | |
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Role-based UI customization User interface adapts and shows relevant modules based on role. |
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Multi-language support User interface available in multiple languages. |
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Mobile/web accessibility Platform can be accessed from web browsers or mobile devices. |
Platform is web-based and offers mobile accessibility. | |
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Export to standard formats Can output data/reports to CSV, Excel, PDF, etc. |
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Security
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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End-to-end data encryption Encrypts data both at rest and in transit. |
End-to-end encryption (at rest and in transit) is listed under security features. | |
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Multi-factor authentication Requires more than one method of authentication for login. |
Multi-factor authentication required for sensitive operational environments. | |
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Granular access control Permissions assigned at user, group, or function level. |
Granular access controls available for user, group, and role. | |
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Regular security audits System is subject to periodic internal/external security reviews. |
SS&C infrastructure is subject to regular security audits as standard practice. | |
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Role-based data masking Sensitive fields are masked based on user permissions. |
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Automated session timeout Users are logged out automatically after a period of inactivity. |
Automated (configurable) session timeouts available for compliance. | |
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Intrusion detection/prevention integration System interfaces with existing IDP/IDS solutions. |
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User activity monitoring Real-time logging and analysis of user activity. |
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Patch management Regular updates to address new vulnerabilities. |
Patch management and regular updates are conducted as part of cloud platform service. | |
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Incident response protocols Predefined workflows for suspected or actual breaches. |
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