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Aladdin Compliance from BlackRock Solutions
End-to-end compliance monitoring with pre- and post-trade compliance checks, customizable rule libraries, regulatory updates, breach management workflows, and detailed reporting. Integrated with portfolio management and risk analytics for a comprehensive view of portfolios.
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Investment Compliance Monitoring for Risk & Compliance
Software that automatically checks portfolios against investment guidelines, restrictions, and regulatory limits to prevent breaches and ensure alignment with client mandates and fund prospectuses.
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Regulatory Rule Coverage
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Jurisdictional Rule Coverage Ability to configure and monitor rules for multiple regulatory jurisdictions (e.g., SEC, ESMA, MAS). |
Aladdin Compliance supports configuration and monitoring of rules across multiple jurisdictions and has global regulatory coverage (e.g., SEC, ESMA). | |
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Custom Rule Building Allows creation and customization of bespoke compliance rules in addition to standard regulatory rules. |
Aladdin Compliance offers customizable rule libraries, allowing users to create and modify bespoke compliance rules per documentation and marketing literature. | |
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Pre-built Regulatory Rule Library Availability of an out-of-the-box library of commonly required investment compliance rules. |
Product offers out-of-the-box libraries of commonly required investment compliance rules as part of its suite. | |
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Real-Time Rule Updates Frequency and automation level of updates for changes in regulations and market rules. |
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Prospectus and Mandate Rule Support Capability to handle both prospectus-stated and client-mandate-specific investment rules. |
Aladdin supports both prospectus-stated and client mandate-specific investment rules for fund and institutional clients. | |
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Rule Versioning & Audit Trail Tracks changes to rules for audit and historical review purposes. |
Comprehensive audit trails, including rule versioning, are part of the core platform as noted in public product descriptions and client documentation. | |
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Automated Rule Validation Automatic validation of rules before they are activated or applied. |
Platform performs automated rule validation before activation; mentioned in various training and public materials. | |
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Pre-Trade Rule Checking Checks rules before trade execution to prevent violations. |
Aladdin advertises robust pre-trade compliance checks to block violations prior to trade execution. | |
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Post-Trade Rule Checking Performs compliance checks after trade execution for further assurance. |
Post-trade compliance checks are core to Aladdin Compliance and part of breach detection and reporting logic. | |
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Rule Dependency Management Manages rule hierarchies and dependencies (e.g., prioritizing fund-level over regulatory rules where applicable). |
Aladdin Compliance allows for management of rule hierarchies and dependencies such as prioritizing client mandate rules. |
Monitoring & Surveillance
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Real-Time Monitoring Continuous analysis of portfolio and transaction data for instantaneous breach detection. |
Aladdin provides real-time monitoring for breach detection and compliance surveillance, as described in promotional materials. | |
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Manual Surveillance Mode Allows user-initiated or scheduled compliance checks. |
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Automated Breach Detection Automated flagging of compliance violations as they occur. |
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Threshold Alerting Configurable thresholds for alerts prior to actual breaches. |
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Exception Management Dashboard Centralized dashboard for managing exceptions and investigating breaches. |
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Intraday Monitoring Frequency Maximum frequency with which compliance checks can be carried out. |
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Automated Notification System Automated emails, dashboard notifications, and escalation procedures for breaches. |
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Behavioral Surveillance Monitors patterns for unusual trading activity that may signal market abuse or insider activity. |
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Audit Trails An immutable and comprehensive log of monitoring activities and detected events. |
Comprehensive audit trails including all monitoring activities are a standard part of Aladdin Compliance. | |
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Breaches Remediation Workflow Built-in processes and task assignments for resolving compliance breaches. |
Breach remediation workflows with structured escalation and resolution are part of the delivered platform. |
Data Integration & Quality
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Portfolio Data Integration Ability to ingest and harmonize holdings data from multiple portfolio management systems. |
Specifically mentioned to integrate with Aladdin’s own PMS, and with third-party portfolio management/risk systems; flexible data ingestion. | |
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Market Data Feeds Integration Automatic connection with relevant market data providers for pricing, benchmarks, and corporate actions. |
Aladdin Compliance connects to market data and pricing/corporate action feeds per product FAQ and requirements. | |
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Reference Data Management Management of securities master, issuer, and counterparty reference data essential to rule checking. |
Aladdin masters and manages securities/reference data and counterparties as standard part of data operations. | |
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Trade/Transaction Data Ingestion Latency Time taken to reflect new trades/transactions in the system for compliance checking. |
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Data Quality Checks Automated verification of data consistency, completeness, and timeliness. |
Automated checks for data quality and completeness are a published operational standard for Aladdin. | |
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Data Enrichment Capabilities System capabilities to supplement core data with additional attributes for compliance logic. |
Aladdin supplements core holdings and transactions data with enriched attributes (issuer, sector, risk, etc.), supporting compliance logic. | |
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Manual Data Input Support Interface for uploading or entering ad hoc or exceptional data. |
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API Connectivity Availability of APIs for data ingestion and export. |
Open, documented APIs available for data ingestion and export; emphasized for integration flexibility. | |
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Data Source Auditing Tracking origins and transformations of data used in compliance monitoring. |
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Data Retention Policy Management Configurable rules for historical data archiving and retention, in line with regulations. |
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Usability & Configurability
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Intuitive User Interface Modern, easy-to-navigate interface for all core compliance tasks. |
Aladdin Compliance features a modern, web-based interface designed for usability, confirmed via demo videos and product descriptions. | |
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Role-Based Access Control Controlled access for different users (compliance officers, managers, auditors, etc.). |
Role-based access is standard for Aladdin, supporting compliance officer, manager, and auditor controls. | |
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Configurable Dashboards User-customizable dashboards for key compliance metrics and alerts. |
User-customizable dashboards are available for risk/compliance visualization per marketing materials. | |
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Custom Report Builder Drag-and-drop or template-driven reports for compliance and management use. |
Custom and template-based reports are available via a drag-and-drop/report builder interface. | |
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Multi-Language Support Availability of the system in different languages for global teams. |
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Mobile Accessibility Availability of mobile interface or alerts for compliance oversight on the go. |
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User Preferences Personalization of system layout, notifications, and content. |
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Bulk Actions Support Ability to handle large-scale changes (e.g., rule updates, trade loads) efficiently. |
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Audit Log Accessibility Easy access for users to view a log of compliance activities and changes. |
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Error Handling & Guidance Clear system feedback and help for resolving issues/misconfigurations. |
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Performance & Scalability
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Maximum Portfolio Capacity Total number of portfolios the system can monitor concurrently. |
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Compliance Check Speed Average time to complete a full compliance check on a portfolio. |
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User Concurrency Support for simultaneous users without system slowdowns. |
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System Uptime SLA Guaranteed availability metrics for the service. |
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Load Balancing Support Built-in mechanisms for distributing workload automatically. |
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Response Time under Peak Load System performance metrics during periods of highest demand. |
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Batch Processing Capabilities Ability to process compliance checks in bulk or overnight batches. |
Batch and overnight compliance checking are supported for large-scale processing across many portfolios. | |
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Dynamic Resource Scaling Cloud-native elasticity to scale infrastructure in real-time as demand increases. |
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High Availability Architecture Redundancy and failover for mission-critical compliance operations. |
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Geographical Redundancy Disaster recovery and continuity planning via multi-region support. |
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Reporting, Analytics & Audit
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Regulatory Reporting Templates Prebuilt formats for common regulatory submissions (e.g., Form N-PORT, UCITS KIID). |
Regulatory reporting templates (e.g. Form N-PORT) are called out as a key product capability. | |
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Ad-hoc Reporting Ability to generate and customize reports on demand. |
On-demand/ad-hoc reporting is supported through the product’s flexible reporting module. | |
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Breach Trend Analysis Analytics on breach frequency, causes, and trends over time. |
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Exception Heatmaps Visual summary of where and when compliance issues occur. |
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Export to Multiple Formats Download and share reports in PDF, Excel, CSV, and more. |
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Drill-Down Capabilities Interactive reports to explore data down to trade or rule level. |
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Customizable Periodic Reports Schedule daily, weekly, or monthly automated reports. |
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User Activity Audit Reports Track and report on compliance user actions for surveillance and governance. |
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Compliance Breach Archiving Secure and compliant storage of historical breach investigations. |
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Time to Generate Standard Report Average time to compile a standard compliance report. |
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Security & Access Control
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Multi-Factor Authentication Enhanced login security with additional verification layers. |
Multi-factor authentication is standard for Aladdin product suite (including Compliance). | |
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Single Sign-On Integration Supports SSO via LDAP, SAML, or cloud identity providers. |
SSO integration (LDAP, SAML, etc.) is available per the technical documentation and client requirements guides. | |
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Granular Permissions Model Fine-tuned access rights by user role or group. |
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Encryption at Rest Data is encrypted when stored in system databases. |
Data encryption at rest is a requirement and standard for BlackRock’s hosted products including Aladdin compliance. | |
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Encryption in Transit Data is encrypted while moving between systems. |
Encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS) is implemented as a fundamental security control. | |
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Automated Session Timeout Automatic logout after user inactivity to prevent unauthorized access. |
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Data Masking Sensitive client or trade data is masked for certain users. |
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Audit Logging of Access Logging every login, administrative action, and data access. |
Comprehensive audit logging of user activity and access is provided for compliance and security purposes. | |
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Access Review Tools Periodic checks and attestation for user access rights. |
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GDPR/Local Data Privacy Compliance Data handling methodologies ensure compliance with privacy laws. |
Aladdin operations and data handling are aligned with GDPR and other relevant privacy laws as per vendor statements. |
Integration & Interoperability
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Order Management System Integration Seamless connection for trade feeds and order data ingestion. |
Order management system (OMS) integration is a key feature due to real-time pre-trade and post-trade compliance checking. | |
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Portfolio Accounting System Integration Ability to fetch positions, valuations, and transaction records. |
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Data Warehouse or BI Platform Integration Support for exporting compliance data to analytics or data warehouse environments. |
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Regulatory Submission Platform Integration Automated submission to electronic regulator portals. |
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API for 3rd Party Integration Comprehensive, documented APIs for all major functions. |
APIs for third-party integrations are publicized as a differentiating factor for flexibility. | |
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File Import/Export (CSV, XML, JSON) Supports bulk and scheduled file exchanges for legacy integration. |
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Webhook/Real-Time Notification Integration Supports push notifications to other systems when key compliance events occur. |
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Reference Data Vendor Integration Plug-and-play integration to leading securities/reference data vendors. |
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Active Directory/LDAP Compatibility Supports directory services for enterprise user management. |
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Cloud-to-Cloud Integration Support Deploys and connects easily within cloud-centric infrastructures. |
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Vendor Support & Service
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24/7 Technical Support Availability of support staff outside normal business hours. |
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Dedicated Account Manager Assigned resource for ongoing relationship and escalation. |
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Onboarding & Implementation Assistance Services for setup, migration, and initial training. |
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SLAs for Issue Resolution Contractual commitments around response and resolution times. |
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Product Training & Documentation Availability of up-to-date user manuals, how-to guides, and training sessions. |
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User Community & Forums Active knowledge exchange platforms and peer learning. |
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Incident Communication Protocols Clear and prompt updates from vendor for high-impact incidents. |
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Proactive Product Roadmap Updates Regular communications about new features and upgrades. |
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Custom Development/Enhancement Services Ability to commission bespoke features or integrations. |
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Online Ticketing & Self-Service Portal Web interface for issue logging and tracking resolutions. |
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Cost, Licensing & Deployment Options
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Transparent Pricing Model Upfront disclosure of all costs (licenses, users, data, support, upgrades). |
Pricing disclosures are available via RFP/legal process and Aladdin is known for clarity in model, though pricing is always custom-negotiated. | |
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Flexible Licensing Options for subscription, perpetual, or usage-based licenses. |
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Pay-As-You-Go Option Pricing available based on actual portfolios or usage. |
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Multi-Tenancy Support Bulk pricing for organizations with multiple business units or geographies. |
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Cloud Deployment Option Available as SaaS or in major public clouds. |
Aladdin Compliance is delivered as a SaaS/public cloud hosted solution. | |
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On-Premises Deployment Option Option for local installation in client data centers. |
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Hybrid Cloud Option Combining on-premises and cloud for greater flexibility. |
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Trial/Evaluation License Risk-free evaluation period for testing and analysis. |
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Cost Scalability Ability for pricing to scale up or down as team or portfolio numbers grow/shrink. |
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No Hidden Fees Assurance that all major costs are disclosed; no unplanned upcharges. |
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