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Features in Alternative Investment Platforms
for Wealth Management
Systems for accessing and managing private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and other alternative investments for high-net-worth clients.
We ask vendors to mark their product against our feature list. It is not available for all products and in some cases we have derived data from publicly available sources. The list of features follows. Vendors can add a further 10 key features of their own.
Advisor Tools
Tools built specifically for relationship managers, wealth advisors, and investment committees.
- Advisor Performance Dashboards
- Monitors advisor-driven outcomes and compares to benchmarks.
- Analytics on Client Holdings
- Advisor-facing analytics on risk, return, and diversification of their client pools.
- Batch Processing & Group Orders
- Enables bulk investment processing for multiple clients at once.
- CRM Integration
- Directly integrates with advisor CRM systems for holistic client view.
- Client Document Vault
- Secure area for storing and sharing client-specific documents.
- Client Profiling & Suitability Analysis
- Automates checks for client suitability and allocation limits.
- Cross-platform Task Management
- Provides tools for tracking next steps, follow-ups, and to-dos.
- Note-taking and Collaboration
- Allows advisors to make notes and collaborate internally.
- Proposal Generation Tools
- Generates compliant investment proposals for clients.
- Regulatory Compliance Workflows
- Incorporates compliance checks and approvals for all trades.
Client Experience
User-facing features enhancing the experience for high-net-worth clients and their advisors.
- Branded White-label Interface
- Offers customizable branding for advisory firms or private banks.
- Client Portal Customization
- Allows clients and advisors to customize dashboards and displays.
- Digital Wealth Planning Tools
- Includes calculators and simulations to guide investment decisions.
- Educational Content Library
- Access to videos, articles, and FAQs explaining alternative investments.
- In-app Messaging and Communications
- Enables direct and secure communication between clients and advisors.
- Mobile Application Availability
- Provides a native mobile app for client access.
- Multi-Lingual Support
- Offers interface and support in multiple languages.
- Notifications and Alerts
- Automatic push/email alerts for investment events or updates.
- Onboarding Support Services
- Provides dedicated onboarding specialists and support.
- Self-Directed & Advised Workflows
- Supports both self-serve and advisor-guided investment processes.
Due Diligence and Research
Features that support investment research, fund vetting, and comprehensive due diligence analysis.
- Fee Transparency
- Clearly details all associated fees, including carried interest, management fees, and other costs.
- Historical Performance Data Range
- The number of years of historical performance data made available.
- Manager Track Record Analytics
- Displays historical performance, risk, and operational history for each fund manager.
- Onboarding Vetting Automation
- Automates KYC/AML, background checks, and compliance for new issuers and funds.
- Peer Comparison Tools
- Allows analysis across funds and asset managers for benchmarking.
- Research Reports
- Provides professional-grade research, ratings, and reports for each investment opportunity.
- Risk Assessment Scoring
- Provides risk scores or qualitative risk assessments for investments.
- Scenario Analysis Tools
- Enables users to run stress tests and backward/forward-looking analytics.
- Third-Party Validation
- Incorporates third-party due diligence reports or external expert insights.
- Track Record Verification
- Confirms accuracy of fund manager claimed results against third-party sources.
Integration & Connectivity
Interoperability and data exchange capabilities with external systems.
- API Access
- Supports secure, documented APIs for integration with other systems.
- Custodian/Broker Integration
- Can connect to external custodians, banks, and brokerage platforms.
- Data Import/Export Tools
- Allows batch upload/download of positions, transactions, and reference data.
- Integration with Market Data Vendors
- Supports Bloomberg, Refinitiv, PitchBook, or similar feeds.
- Open Data Exchange Standards
- Compliance with open standards (e.g., FIX, OFX) for data interoperability.
- Portfolio Accounting Software Integration
- Exports or syncs portfolio data with accounting systems.
- Real-Time Data Feeds
- Receives or distributes real-time price and NAV updates.
- Scale of Supported Integrations
- The number of external systems/platforms that can be integrated.
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Supports secure authentication across multiple enterprise applications.
- Webhook/Event Notification Support
- Can trigger external actions based on events in the platform.
Investment Access
Enables clients and advisors to access a broad range of alternative assets such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, venture capital, and commodities.
- Asset Class Coverage
- The number of different alternative asset classes available through the platform.
- Co-Investment Opportunities
- Provides access to private deal co-investment alongside institutional investors.
- Deal Pipeline Visibility
- Provides a dashboard of upcoming and open alternative investment opportunities.
- Direct Investment Options
- Allows direct investments into assets (e.g., direct real estate or private company equity).
- ESG/Impact Investment Options
- Includes alternative investments that are ESG integrated or impact focused.
- Geographic Diversity
- Offers alternative investment products across multiple global regions.
- Minimum Investment Size Flexibility
- Supports investments with reduced minimums to improve accessibility.
- Open Architecture
- Supports investments across multiple fund managers or products, not limited to proprietary offerings.
- Primary & Secondary Market Access
- Allows access to both new fund offerings and secondary transactions for increased liquidity.
- Subscription Window Notifications
- Automatically alerts users to open and closing dates for investment windows.
Portfolio Management & Reporting
Tools for viewing, managing, analyzing, and reporting on alternative investments inside client portfolios.
- Aggregated Investment Dashboards
- Provides dashboards summarizing performance, exposures, and other key metrics.
- Custom Report Generation
- Allows custom or periodic performance and risk reporting.
- Customizable Reporting Frequency
- Lets users schedule report generation (monthly, quarterly, annual, etc.).
- Data Export Capabilities
- Exports reports and data to excel, PDF, or other systems.
- Historical Data Retention Period
- The length of time historical data is stored and available for users.
- Integrated IRR/XIRR Calculation
- Calculates time-weighted and money-weighted rates of return for each investment.
- Look-Through Reporting
- Enables transparency into underlying holdings of pooled investments.
- Multi-Asset Performance Tracking
- Consolidates performance tracking across all alts, public, and private assets.
- Multi-Portfolio Aggregation
- Consolidates investments held across multiple portfolios or accounts.
- Tax Reporting Capabilities
- Supports the generation of annual tax reports across jurisdictions.
Risk Management & Monitoring
Provides risk analytics, alerts, and continuous monitoring on investments and portfolios.
- Concentration Limit Monitoring
- Tracks exposures to single entities, managers, or asset classes.
- Custom Risk Rules Engine
- Allows custom rule creation for automated portfolio risk controls.
- Exposure Analysis Tools
- Measures sector, geography, and factor exposures for portfolio risk management.
- Liquidity Monitoring
- Measures current and forecasted liquidity status of all holdings.
- Periodic Risk Assessment Intervals
- How frequently risk assessments can be scheduled.
- Real-time Risk Alerts
- Automated alerts for key risk events, performance drops, or exposure breaches.
- Redemption Notice Alerts
- Alerts advisors/investors about redemption windows, lock-up periods, and notice periods.
- Risk Attribution Analysis
- Attributes risk at the asset, fund, or portfolio level.
- Stress Testing/Scenario Analysis
- Models hypothetical market scenarios and their impact on portfolio value.
- VaR and Downside Risk Metrics
- Calculates Value at Risk (VaR) and other downside risk metrics.
Scalability & Performance
Ensures the platform can handle growth in users and transactions without degradation in service.
- Automated Scaling Policies
- Uses rules to automatically adjust resources based on demand.
- Cloud-based Deployment
- Supports deployment in public or private cloud environments.
- Concurrent User Support
- The number of users the platform can support simultaneously without performance impact.
- Disaster Recovery RTO
- Recovery Time Objective after outages or disasters.
- Geographically Distributed Infrastructure
- Ensures service continuity and redundancy across locations.
- Horizontal Scalability
- Ability to scale resources dynamically for load increases.
- Latency to User Actions
- Average response time for standard user actions.
- Load Testing & Monitoring
- Regular performance testing and real-time monitoring.
- Transaction Throughput
- The number of transactions that can be processed per second.
- Uptime SLA
- Guaranteed minimum percentage of uptime.
Security & Compliance
Ensures the safety, privacy, and regulatory compliance of all platform data and actions.
- Audit Logs
- Produces immutable records of all user and system actions.
- Data Encryption (at rest & in transit)
- End-to-end encryption for all platform and client data.
- Data Residency Options
- Supports data hosting in regulated jurisdictions as required.
- Electronic Records Retention Period
- The guaranteed period that client records are stored and accessible.
- Incident Response & Monitoring
- Continuous cybersecurity threat monitoring and incident protocols.
- Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
- Requires two or more authentication methods for access.
- Privacy by Design Frameworks
- Applies privacy as a core design principle throughout the product.
- Regular Vulnerability Assessments
- Conducts periodic penetration tests and security scans.
- Regulatory Compliance Support
- Includes tools for MiFID II, FATCA, CRS, SEC, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements.
- User Role & Permission Controls
- Granular access and permission configurations for different user types.
Service & Support
Customer support and professional services supporting users and platform uptime.
- 24x7 Technical Support
- Offers round-the-clock support for issues and questions.
- Comprehensive Knowledge Base
- Detailed online documentation for self-help.
- Dedicated Account Manager
- Assigned resource for high-net-worth client responsiveness.
- Integration/Custom Development Services
- Offers custom integration or build support for client-specific needs.
- Multi-channel Support Availability
- Offers support via phone, chat, email, and in-platform tickets.
- Onboarding & Training Programs
- Guided setup, training, and onboarding for new users.
- Proactive Issue Notification
- Notifies users and admins about outages or service degradations.
- Regular Platform Updates
- Delivers ongoing features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.
- SLA-Backed Response Times
- Commits to specific response and resolution windows.
- User Feedback Channels
- Collects and acts on user suggestions and complaints.
Transaction & Execution
Capabilities related to seamless investment execution, subscription process, and transaction monitoring.
- Automated Capital Calls
- Notifies investors of capital calls and automates drawdowns/fund transfers.
- Automated Document Generation
- Generates all required legal, tax, and subscription documents automatically.
- Custody Integration
- Direct API connections with prime brokers/custodians for easy funding and settlement.
- Digital Subscription Processes
- Supports paperless, end-to-end digital investor onboarding, document signing, and funding.
- E-signature Integration
- Facilitates secure digital signing of all agreements.
- Execution Speed
- Measures the average speed to complete an investment transaction.
- Multi-currency Transaction Support
- Permits transactions in multiple currencies.
- Real-Time Transaction Status Updates
- Provides dynamic status tracking on each transaction, from initiation to settlement.
- Redemption Processing Automation
- Streamlines withdrawals or redemptions from alternative investments.
- Tax Document Automation
- Generates and delivers Form K-1s and other tax documents automatically.