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DTCC Margin Transit Utility (MTU) from DTCC
While not a traditional OMS, this solution integrates with pension fund OMS platforms to automate and streamline the margin call process for OTC derivatives and other collateralized trades. Essential for pension funds managing derivatives exposure for hedging purposes and liability-driven investment strategies.
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Software that automates and streamlines the investment order lifecycle, from creation to execution and settlement. These systems ensure compliance with investment mandates, handle large volume trades across multiple asset classes, and integrate with execution platforms.
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Order Entry and Execution
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Multi-asset class support Ability to handle various asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives, etc. |
Not as far as we are aware.* DTCC MTU is not a multi-asset OMS; it is specialized for margin transit automation and does not directly handle asset class order management. | |
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Block order creation Ability to create block orders across multiple portfolios with similar investment objectives |
No information available | |
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Order staging Capability to stage orders before sending them to market |
No information available | |
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Manual order entry Support for manual order entry with customizable order templates |
No information available | |
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Algorithm-based execution Access to broker and proprietary trading algorithms |
No information available | |
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Order splitting functionality Ability to split orders across multiple brokers or execution venues |
No information available | |
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Market order types Support for various order types (market, limit, stop, etc.) |
No information available | |
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Order amendment capability Ability to modify orders before execution |
No information available | |
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Order cancellation tracking Capability to track and audit order cancellations |
No information available | |
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DMA (Direct Market Access) Direct connectivity to execution venues without intermediary routing |
No information available | |
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Order entry speed Time required to process and route an order |
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Maximum order throughput Maximum number of orders the system can process simultaneously |
No information available |
Compliance and Risk Controls
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Pre-trade compliance checking Ability to validate orders against investment rules before execution |
No information available | |
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Post-trade compliance monitoring Continuous monitoring of portfolios for compliance violations after trades |
No information available | |
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Regulatory reporting integration Built-in support for regulatory reporting requirements (MiFID II, Form PF, etc.) |
No information available | |
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Investment policy enforcement Ability to implement and enforce client-specific investment policies |
No information available | |
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ESG screening Support for Environmental, Social, and Governance screening in the investment process |
No information available | |
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Trade risk limits Ability to set and enforce trade-level risk limits |
No information available | |
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Exposure monitoring Real-time tracking of portfolio exposures across various dimensions |
No information available | |
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Restricted security lists Management of restricted securities and issuers |
No information available | |
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Compliance rule customization Ability to create custom compliance rules without vendor intervention |
No information available | |
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Audit trail Comprehensive logging of all system activities for audit purposes |
Audit trail and transparency are key requirements of DTCC's margin infrastructure; they are referenced in documentation. | |
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Compliance checking speed Time required to perform complete compliance check on an order |
No information available | |
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Number of concurrent compliance rules Maximum number of compliance rules that can be active simultaneously |
No information available |
Portfolio Management Integration
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Portfolio modeling integration Seamless integration with portfolio modeling tools |
MTU offers integration/API connections to OMS and portfolio systems for margin workflow. | |
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What-if analysis Ability to model potential trades and their impact before execution |
No information available | |
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Cash management functionality Tools for monitoring and managing cash positions across portfolios |
Cash/lodgement automation is part of MTU's function. | |
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Rebalancing tools Automated portfolio rebalancing capabilities |
No information available | |
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Target position management Ability to set and track target portfolio positions |
No information available | |
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Asset allocation monitoring Real-time tracking of asset allocation relative to targets |
No information available | |
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Performance attribution integration Connection with performance measurement and attribution systems |
No information available | |
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Portfolio analytics Built-in portfolio analytics and risk metrics |
No information available | |
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Multi-portfolio management Ability to manage and trade across multiple portfolios simultaneously |
No information available | |
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Look-through capability Ability to analyze underlying holdings in funds-of-funds structures |
No information available | |
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Maximum number of portfolios Maximum number of portfolios the system can effectively manage |
No information available | |
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Rebalancing calculation speed Time required to complete rebalancing calculations across portfolios |
No information available |
Integration and Connectivity
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FIX protocol support Support for Financial Information eXchange protocol for trading communication |
FIX protocol support is referenced as an integration mechanism on DTCC technical documentation. | |
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API availability Comprehensive APIs for integration with other systems |
Product documentation and DTCC API references indicate robust API availability. | |
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Broker connectivity Pre-built connections to major brokers and trading venues |
MTU offers broad broker and counterparty connectivity as part of its margin call workflow. | |
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EMS integration Integration with Execution Management Systems |
Integration with partner EMS and OMS is in scope for DTCC MTU. | |
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Accounting system integration Seamless connection with back-office accounting systems |
No information available | |
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Data warehouse integration Ability to feed data into enterprise data warehouses |
No information available | |
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Market data integration Connections to market data providers for real-time pricing |
MTU receives/enriches market data through integration with third party market infrastructure. | |
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Custodian connectivity Direct links to custodian banks for position and cash reconciliation |
No information available | |
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SWIFT messaging capability Support for SWIFT messaging standards |
DTCC core systems support SWIFT for settlement/messaging. | |
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CRM integration Connectivity with Customer Relationship Management systems |
No information available | |
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Number of supported brokers/venues Number of brokers and trading venues directly supported |
No information available | |
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API response time Average response time for API calls |
No information available |
Allocation and Settlement
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Automated trade allocation Automatic allocation of executed trades to underlying portfolios |
No information available | |
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Customizable allocation algorithms Ability to define custom logic for trade allocations |
MTU allows for workflow customization in margin allocation. | |
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Average pricing capability Support for average pricing across multiple executions |
No information available | |
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Trade confirmation workflow Automated process for confirming trades with counterparties |
Trade confirmation and communication is central to the value proposition of the MTU for counterparties. | |
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Settlement instruction management Central repository for settlement instructions |
Settlement instructions are centrally managed in the MTU for margin payments. | |
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Failed trade management Tools for identifying and resolving failed trades |
No information available | |
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Matching system integration Connection to trade matching utilities (e.g., DTCC CTM) |
No information available | |
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Commission tracking Tracking of commissions and other transaction costs |
No information available | |
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Multi-currency settlement Support for settling trades in different currencies |
Multi-currency margin settlement is a promoted feature of DTCC MTU. | |
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SSI database Management of Standard Settlement Instructions |
Central SSI database is a key control point in the DTCC workflow. | |
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Allocation processing time Time required to complete allocation process for block trades |
No information available | |
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Settlement accuracy rate Percentage of trades that settle without manual intervention |
No information available |
Pension Fund Specific Features
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Liability-driven investment (LDI) support Tools for implementing and managing LDI strategies |
MTU is specifically designed to enable LDI and margin management for institutional asset owners. | |
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Asset-liability matching Functionality for matching assets to pension liabilities |
No information available | |
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Multi-manager oversight Ability to monitor and aggregate positions across external managers |
No information available | |
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Transition management tools Features to support efficient manager transitions |
No information available | |
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Funding ratio tracking Monitoring of pension funding ratios over time |
No information available | |
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Cash flow forecasting Tools for projecting future pension cash flows |
Cash flow forecasting is part of margin workflow management in the MTU. | |
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Currency hedging programs Support for implementing and monitoring currency hedging |
No information available | |
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Inflation risk management Tools for managing exposure to inflation risk |
No information available | |
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Longevity risk tracking Ability to monitor and manage longevity risk exposure |
No information available | |
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Regulatory compliance for pensions Built-in compliance with pension-specific regulations |
No information available | |
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Beneficiary payment scheduling Management of scheduled benefit payments |
No information available | |
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Funding forecast horizon Maximum time horizon for funding forecasts |
No information available |
Reporting and Analytics
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Real-time portfolio dashboards Customizable dashboards showing portfolio status in real-time |
DTCC offers real-time status dashboards for margin transit and exception management. | |
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Transaction cost analysis (TCA) Tools for analyzing execution quality and trading costs |
No information available | |
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Custom report builder Self-service tools for creating custom reports |
No information available | |
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Scheduled reporting Ability to schedule automated report generation and distribution |
No information available | |
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Regulatory reporting templates Pre-built templates for common regulatory reports |
No information available | |
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Historical performance reporting Access to historical performance data and trends |
No information available | |
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Data visualization tools Interactive charts and graphs for visualizing portfolio data |
No information available | |
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Benchmark comparison reporting Ability to compare performance against benchmarks |
No information available | |
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Risk analytics reporting Comprehensive reporting on portfolio risk metrics |
No information available | |
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Export capabilities Support for exporting reports to various formats (PDF, Excel, etc.) |
No information available | |
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Data retention period Length of time historical data is retained and available for reporting |
No information available | |
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Report generation time Average time to generate complex reports |
No information available |
Technology Infrastructure
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Cloud-based deployment option Availability of cloud hosting option |
Cloud-based deployment and hosted solution are available for DTCC users. | |
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On-premises deployment option Ability to deploy the system on-premises |
No information available | |
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Disaster recovery capabilities Comprehensive disaster recovery protocols and infrastructure |
DTCC services are subject to institutional-grade disaster recovery. | |
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High availability architecture System design ensuring minimal downtime |
DTCC's infrastructure design is high availability, as it is a systemic market utility. | |
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Multi-factor authentication Advanced authentication methods for system security |
Multi-factor authentication is standard for DTCC online services. | |
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Role-based access control Granular user permissions based on roles |
Role and permission management is part of DTCC access policies. | |
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Data encryption Encryption of data both at rest and in transit |
Data encryption at rest and in transit is mandatory for DTCC platforms. | |
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Automated backup procedures Regular automated system backups |
Automated backup procedures are covered in DTCC's disaster recovery documentation. | |
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Performance monitoring tools Tools to monitor system performance metrics |
No information available | |
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Mobile device compatibility Access to system functionality via mobile devices |
No information available | |
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System uptime Guaranteed system availability |
No information available | |
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Recovery time objective (RTO) Target time for system recovery after failure |
No information available |
User Experience and Interface
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Customizable user interface Ability for users to customize their view and workspace |
No information available | |
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Multi-screen support Support for spreading the application across multiple monitors |
No information available | |
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Blotter customization Ability to customize trading blotters and order views |
No information available | |
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Keyboard shortcuts Configurable keyboard shortcuts for frequent actions |
No information available | |
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Real-time alerts Customizable alerts for critical events |
DTCC margin utility offers real-time notifications and alerting for margin exceptions. | |
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Dark mode option Dark color scheme for reduced eye strain |
No information available | |
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Saved views/templates Ability to save and recall workspace configurations |
No information available | |
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Drag-and-drop functionality Intuitive drag-and-drop for order placement and management |
No information available | |
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Context-sensitive help Built-in help documentation relevant to current task |
No information available | |
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User activity tracking Monitoring of user actions for productivity analysis |
No information available | |
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Screen refresh rate Frequency of real-time data updates on screen |
No information available | |
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Maximum concurrent users Maximum number of simultaneous users supported |
No information available |
Service and Support
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24/7 technical support Around-the-clock technical support availability |
DTCC offers 24/7 support for market utilities. | |
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Dedicated account manager Assignment of a dedicated relationship manager |
DTCC provides named client coverage for institutional clients. | |
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User training program Comprehensive training for system users |
DTCC has structured onboarding, training and client engagement programs. | |
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Online knowledge base Self-service repository of documentation and solutions |
Extensive documentation/knowledge base available online for users. | |
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User community/forum Platform for users to share insights and solutions |
Client user forums and communities are active for DTCC services. | |
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Regular system updates Scheduled release of new features and improvements |
DTCC issues regular upgrades and release notes for margin utility. | |
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Implementation support Professional services for system implementation |
DTCC provides global support and implementation services. | |
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Custom development services Availability of custom development services for specific needs |
Custom features can be delivered via customer engagement for large users. | |
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SLA guarantees Service Level Agreement with performance guarantees |
SLA-driven guarantees are published as part of DTCC user agreements. | |
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Change management assistance Support for organizational change management during implementation |
Change management assistance offered during onboarding and wider market changes. | |
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Support response time Guaranteed response time for support requests |
No information available | |
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Frequency of system updates Number of system updates and enhancements per year |
No information available |
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