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SS&C Singularity from SS&C Technologies
An AI-driven investment operations platform that provides investment accounting, performance measurement, compliance, portfolio management, trade order management, and risk analytics specifically tailored for insurance investment operations.
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Alternative Investment Management Software for Investment Management
Specialized tools for managing private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and other alternative investments that are common in pension portfolios. These solutions handle complex fee structures, capital calls, and valuation methodologies.
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Portfolio Management
(11 Yes /11 Known /12 Possible features)
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Multi-asset class support Ability to handle various alternative investments including private equity, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure, and other non-traditional assets |
Singularity supports a range of asset classes including alternatives (private equity, real estate, hedge funds, etc.) as described in SS&C product literature and solution briefs. | |
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Asset allocation modeling Tools to model optimal portfolio allocations across alternative asset classes based on risk/return profiles |
Marketing material indicates robust asset allocation modeling tools for insurance and pension funds. | |
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Commitment pacing Functionality to plan and track capital commitment schedules over time |
Singularity provides commitment pacing, particularly for private capital, as mentioned in alternative asset solution descriptions. | |
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Portfolio construction tools Advanced tools for building portfolios that align with investment objectives and constraints |
Portfolio construction and rebalancing according to specific constraints is advertised in the product's capability set. | |
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What-if scenario analysis Ability to model hypothetical portfolio changes and their potential impacts |
Documentation and solution overviews describe scenario analysis (what-if) for portfolio impact. | |
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Liquidity forecasting Tools to project future liquidity needs and available capital |
Liquidity forecasting and liquidity risk management are included in the risk analytics and ALM section on SS&C’s website. | |
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Look-through capabilities Ability to analyze underlying holdings within fund structures |
Look-through analysis is mentioned as part of insurance and pension investment accounting on the SS&C site. | |
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Vintage year analysis Tools to analyze performance by investment vintage years |
Vintage year analysis for private assets is referenced in materials about alternative asset support. | |
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Fund capacity Maximum number of funds that can be managed in the system |
No information available | |
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Portfolio optimization Advanced algorithms for portfolio optimization based on various constraints |
Portfolio optimization tools by asset, risk-return, and constraints are a core offering. | |
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Custom categorization Ability to create custom investment categories and hierarchies |
Customizable classifications and grouping described in system configuration options. | |
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Target allocation tracking Tools to monitor actual allocations against targets |
Tracking of actual vs. target allocations is quoted as a feature in portfolio management modules. |
Performance Measurement
(11 Yes /11 Known /13 Possible features)
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IRR calculation Ability to calculate Internal Rate of Return at different levels (fund, portfolio, asset class) |
Internal Rate of Return (IRR) calculations at multiple levels included in performance measurement tools. | |
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TVPI metrics Total Value to Paid-In Capital ratio calculation |
TVPI is supported as part of private markets analytics. | |
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DPI metrics Distributed to Paid-In Capital ratio calculation |
DPI metrics calculation detailed under fund performance features. | |
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RVPI metrics Residual Value to Paid-In Capital ratio calculation |
Residual Value to Paid-In (RVPI) among key analytics for private capital. | |
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PME analysis Public Market Equivalent analysis to compare private investments against public benchmarks |
PME analytics described as available for benchmarking private vs. public asset returns. | |
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Custom benchmark creation Ability to create and use custom benchmarks for performance comparison |
Custom benchmark capabilities presented in advanced performance reporting features. | |
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Performance attribution Analysis of performance drivers and contributors |
Performance attribution—including multi-factor—is a key module of the SS&C Singularity platform. | |
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Time-weighted returns Calculation of time-weighted return metrics |
Supports both time-weighted and money-weighted performance calculations. | |
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Money-weighted returns Calculation of money-weighted return metrics |
Supports both time-weighted and money-weighted performance calculations. | |
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Vintage year benchmarking Ability to benchmark against similar vintage year investments |
Vintage year benchmarking and quartile ranking for private investments referenced in product sheets. | |
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Performance calculation frequency How often performance metrics can be automatically calculated |
No information available | |
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Historical performance tracking Length of performance history that can be maintained |
No information available | |
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Quartile ranking Ability to rank investments against peers by quartile |
Quartile ranking and benchmarking features for managers and investments are supported. |
Risk Management
(11 Yes /11 Known /12 Possible features)
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Sensitivity analysis Tools to assess portfolio sensitivity to various factors |
Sensitivity analysis described as part of risk scenario testing in investment analytics. | |
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Stress testing Ability to model portfolio behavior under stressed market conditions |
Stress testing (shocks, scenarios) included in platform risk analytics and regulatory reporting for insurance. | |
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Value at Risk (VaR) VaR calculation capabilities for alternative investments |
Value-at-Risk (VaR) functionality listed in the platform's comprehensive risk analytics offering. | |
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Monte Carlo simulation Probabilistic modeling of potential outcomes using Monte Carlo methods |
Monte Carlo simulations for scenario modeling and stress testing are present in product documentation. | |
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Counterparty risk tracking Monitoring exposure to various counterparties |
Counterparty risk tracking and reporting are mentioned as available. | |
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Concentration risk analysis Tools to identify and monitor concentration risks across various dimensions |
Concentration risk analysis—across managers, assets or geographies—is described in solution capabilities. | |
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Liquidity risk assessment Tools to assess and monitor portfolio liquidity risks |
Liquidity risk and assessment tools repeatedly referenced in insurance/risk documentation. | |
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Drawdown analysis Analysis of investment drawdowns and recovery periods |
Drawdown and recovery analysis for alternative investments is present in system analytics. | |
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Risk factor decomposition Breaking down risk into component factors |
Risk decomposition and factor analysis referenced as features in both marketing and user guides. | |
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Risk budgeting Tools for allocating risk across portfolio segments |
Risk budgeting/limits, and allocation tools are part of insurance and pension suite features. | |
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ESG risk assessment Tools to evaluate environmental, social, and governance risks |
ESG analytics, including risk and compliance tracking, are available and detailed in SS&C sustainability solution overviews. | |
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Risk reporting frequency How frequently risk metrics are updated |
No information available |
Cash Flow Management
(9 Yes /9 Known /12 Possible features)
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Capital call tracking Tools to track and manage capital calls from investments |
Capital call tracking for alternatives/private equity is a standard platform feature. | |
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Distribution tracking Tools to track and categorize distributions from investments |
Distribution tracking and categorization for alternatives is standard in alternatives analytics. | |
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Cash flow forecasting Ability to project future cash flows based on historical patterns and commitments |
Cash flow forecasting based on historical, committed, and scheduled flows referenced in documentation. | |
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Commitment tracking Tools to track committed, called, and uncalled capital |
Commitment tracking (committed, called, uncalled) is described among alternative investment features. | |
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Waterfall calculations Ability to model and calculate complex distribution waterfalls |
Waterfall calculations (distribution modeling) are specified in the alternatives/private markets modules. | |
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Cash flow visualization Visual tools for understanding cash flow patterns |
Cash flow visualization tools are referenced and depicted in UI screenshots. | |
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J-curve analysis Tools to analyze and visualize the J-curve effect in private investments |
J-curve analysis for private equity and alternatives is listed as a built-in function. | |
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Recallable distribution tracking Ability to track distributions that could potentially be recalled |
No information available | |
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In-kind distribution handling Functionality to manage and track in-kind distributions |
No information available | |
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Cash flow alert system Automated notifications for upcoming cash flow events |
Alerting and notifications for flows and events are referenced in product marketing materials. | |
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Currency handling Ability to manage cash flows in multiple currencies |
Multi-currency cash flow handling is foundational for insurance/pension accounting in the SS&C platform. | |
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Cash flow projection horizon Maximum time period for cash flow projections |
No information available |
Fund Manager Due Diligence
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Manager database Comprehensive database of alternative investment managers |
Comprehensive third-party manager and fund databases referenced on SS&C marketing site and datasheets. | |
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Due diligence workflow Structured workflows for manager evaluation and selection |
Structured workflows for due diligence, including questionnaires, approvals, and tracking detailed in product documentation. | |
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Document repository Centralized storage for manager documents and research |
Centralized document repository for manager/fund documentation available as part of standard platform. | |
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Manager performance tracking Tools to track and analyze manager performance over time |
Manager performance tracking and benchmarking referenced in fund-of-funds and manager selection feature lists. | |
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Manager exposure analysis Analysis of exposure to various managers across the portfolio |
Exposure analysis to underlying managers and funds presented as core reporting. | |
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Peer group comparison Ability to compare managers against relevant peer groups |
Peer group analysis for both funds and managers included in comparative analytics modules. | |
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RFP management Tools to create, distribute, and analyze RFPs to managers |
RFP management described as part of the third-party manager selection process. | |
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ESG manager assessment Tools to evaluate managers' ESG capabilities and alignment |
ESG manager evaluation modules referenced; available in relevant due diligence sections. | |
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Manager meeting notes Structured system for recording and retrieving manager meeting notes |
Structured recording and retrieval of manager meeting notes/query history emphasized in workflow tools. | |
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Style drift detection Tools to identify manager deviation from stated investment approaches |
Manager style/mandate drift detection noted as part of active manager monitoring feature set. | |
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Track record verification Tools to verify and analyze manager track records |
Documented track record verification features available for manager due diligence. | |
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Manager capacity Maximum number of managers that can be tracked in the system |
No information available |
Reporting & Analytics
(10 Yes /10 Known /13 Possible features)
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Customizable reporting Ability to create and customize reports for different stakeholders |
Extensive customizable reporting described in all product literature and solution brochures. | |
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Board-level reporting Pre-built templates for investment committee and board reporting |
Board-level/pre-built investment committee report templates explicitly referenced. | |
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Regulatory reporting Support for required regulatory reporting frameworks |
Regulatory reporting (Solvency II, NAIC, pension fund-specific) is a cited key capability. | |
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Interactive dashboards Configurable dashboards with key metrics and visualizations |
Interactive and personalized dashboards are shown in screenshots and technical documentation. | |
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Ad-hoc analysis Tools for performing on-the-fly analysis without pre-built reports |
Ad-hoc analysis and query tools highlighted as part of flexible analytics modules. | |
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Data visualization tools Advanced charts, graphs, and other visualization capabilities |
Advanced data visualizations are integral to the SS&C Singularity reporting suite. | |
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Report scheduling Ability to schedule automated report generation and distribution |
Report scheduling and distribution is a highlighted reporting operations feature. | |
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Export capabilities Options to export data to various formats (Excel, PDF, etc.) |
System supports data exports into various common formats (Excel, PDF, etc.). | |
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ILPA reporting compliance Support for Institutional Limited Partners Association reporting standards |
Compliance with ILPA reporting is referenced in alternatives/private capital modules. | |
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Attribution analysis Detailed attribution of returns across various factors |
No information available | |
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Historical reporting Ability to generate reports for any historical time period |
System can generate historical reports for any time supported by stored data as specified. | |
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Report template library Number of pre-built report templates available |
No information available | |
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Report generation speed Time taken to generate complex reports |
No information available |
Data Management & Integration
(12 Yes /12 Known /13 Possible features)
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Data import automation Automated tools for importing data from various sources |
System supports automated data import steps, including custodians and administrators. | |
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API availability Presence of APIs for integration with other systems |
API availability for integrations described and supported. | |
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Data validation rules Configurable rules to ensure data accuracy and consistency |
System supports configurable validation and reconciliation rules to ensure data quality. | |
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Accounting system integration Built-in connections to common accounting platforms |
Built-in connectors to major accounting systems (e.g., SS&C Geneva, Advent, and others) are described. | |
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Market data feeds Integration with market data providers |
Integration with standard market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.) is listed. | |
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Document management Tools for storing, categorizing, and retrieving investment documents |
Document management system for investment/legal/manager docs included. | |
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Data warehousing Enterprise data warehousing capabilities |
Enterprise data warehouse deployment is offered as an option (referenced in technical documentation). | |
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Data audit trail Tracking of all data changes with user information |
Data audit trails (compliance-grade tracking) are advertised. | |
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Historical data storage Maximum period for storing historical data |
No information available | |
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Excel add-in functionality Dedicated Excel integration for data analysis |
Excel add-in and integration for data export/import and analytics described as a standard end-user feature. | |
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Data extraction tools Tools for extracting data from reports and documents |
Data extraction from documents and reports (OCR/AI-driven import) highlighted for operations automation. | |
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Integration with custodians Direct integration with custodian data feeds |
Direct custodian data feeds are a promoted automation feature for institutional clients. | |
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Data quality scoring Metrics for assessing and reporting on data quality |
Data quality scoring and dashboards for data health referenced as part of system health reporting. |
Compliance & Governance
(11 Yes /11 Known /12 Possible features)
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Investment guideline monitoring Automated monitoring of compliance with investment guidelines |
Compliance modules monitor and alert on investment policy and regulatory guidelines. | |
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Regulatory compliance reporting Support for regulatory reporting requirements specific to pension funds |
Regulatory reporting tailored to pension/insurance regimes is specifically included in SS&C documentation. | |
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GIPS compliance Support for Global Investment Performance Standards |
Support for GIPS performance compliance is referenced in relevant factual sheets. | |
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Breach notification Automated alerts for investment guideline breaches |
Breach notification and system alerting are included in compliance/oversight tools. | |
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Approval workflows Configurable approval processes for investment actions |
Approval workflow configuration (multi-level) is documented in operational features. | |
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Audit trails Comprehensive logging of system actions for audit purposes |
Extensive audit trail logging is standard in SS&C platforms to support regulatory scrutiny. | |
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Conflict of interest tracking Tools to identify and manage potential conflicts of interest |
Conflict of interest controls and monitoring are mentioned in compliance platform descriptions. | |
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Fee validation Tools to validate manager fees against agreements |
Automated fee validation for manager agreements detailed among compliance tools. | |
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ESG compliance monitoring Tools to monitor compliance with ESG investment policies |
ESG policy monitoring as part of compliance overlays is stated in product literature. | |
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Role-based access control Granular control over user permissions and data access |
Role-based access controls to all modules and data areas are configurable. | |
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Document retention policies Enforcement of document retention requirements |
Document retention and compliance lock described in technical operations guides. | |
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Compliance rule library Number of pre-built compliance rules available |
No information available |
Liability & ALM Management
(11 Yes /11 Known /12 Possible features)
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Liability modeling Tools to model pension liabilities and projections |
Liability modeling for pension and insurance firms is a prominent, marketed application. | |
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Asset-liability matching Analysis of how assets align with liability requirements |
Asset-liability matching and ALM reporting/analytics are highlighted for the insurance and pension sectors. | |
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Funding ratio analysis Tools to track and project pension funding ratios |
Funding ratio analytics including projections are provided as part of the standard actuarial module. | |
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Actuarial data integration Ability to incorporate actuarial data into analyses |
Actuarial data—participant, assumptions—are importable and leveraged for liability projections. | |
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Liability-driven investment (LDI) support Specialized tools for LDI strategies |
LDI support (custom ALM and hedging tools) are repeatedly detailed in ALM solution overviews. | |
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Surplus risk metrics Measures of risk to pension surplus |
Surplus risk calculation and monitoring is supported for pension and insurance clients. | |
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Glide path monitoring Tools to track progress along a defined glide path strategy |
Glide path analysis and progress tracking for de-risking pathways is included in the ALM toolkit. | |
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Demographic analysis Analysis of plan participant demographics |
Demographic breakdowns and cohort analysis shown in UI and referenced for actuarial analysis. | |
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Contribution forecasting Projections of required sponsor contributions |
Contribution forecasting and schedule planning built into pension/insurance contribution modules. | |
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Liability hedging analytics Analysis of hedging effectiveness against liabilities |
Hedging analytics for liability-driven portfolios outlined in asset-liability toolkit. | |
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Cash flow matching Tools to match investment cash flows with liability payments |
Cash flow matching between asset/projected liability streams is described in ALM documentation. | |
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Liability projection horizon Maximum time period for liability projections |
No information available |
Technical & Operational
(8 Yes /8 Known /13 Possible features)
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Cloud deployment option Availability of cloud-based deployment |
Cloud-hosted option is available; referenced in documentation and commercial agreements. | |
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On-premises deployment option Availability of on-premises installation |
On-premises deployment option offered for clients requiring full data residency/control. | |
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Mobile accessibility Access to system functionality via mobile devices |
Mobile accessibility for reporting/dashboards described and shown in marketing materials. | |
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Multi-factor authentication Enhanced security through multi-factor authentication |
Multi-factor authentication supported as part of standard suite security protocol. | |
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Disaster recovery Comprehensive disaster recovery capabilities |
Strong disaster recovery and BCP/DRS are specified in operational security and reliability pledges. | |
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System uptime Guaranteed system availability percentage |
No information available | |
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User concurrency Maximum number of simultaneous users supported |
No information available | |
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Single sign-on Support for enterprise single sign-on solutions |
Single sign-on (SSO) integration through standard protocols is available. | |
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Customization capabilities Extent to which the system can be customized without vendor involvement |
System can be customized (workflow, dashboard, reports) extensively by end-users. | |
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Support hours Hours of available technical support per week |
No information available | |
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Implementation time Typical time required for system implementation |
No information available | |
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Training resources Availability of comprehensive training materials and programs |
Comprehensive online and in-person training resources are cited as standard onboarding materials. | |
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System response time Average time for system to respond to standard queries |
No information available |
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