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THE NEW HORIZON OF HEDGE FUND SOFTWARE

As hedge fund managers face mounting pressure to deliver superior investment returns over their more traditional counterparts, they need robust, yet cost-effective tools that support trading and operations. Adding to this challenging and competitive environment is the rise of passive investing strategies and ever-changing regulations. Automation and transparency are key objectives, yet spreadsheets of old technology with a lack of functionality limit the ability to compete for many hedge funds.

For those launching new funds, the complexities become even greater. Again, the challenge is not having the right hedge fund software. Those spreadsheet and legacy systems that most hedge funds start with hold back growth, productivity, and effective data-driven reporting for investors.

Systems must be adaptable and scalable to quickly pivot in terms of investment strategy, asset class, or geographic region. If technology isn’t helping hedge fund managers work smarter, it’s making them work unnecessarily harder. However, replacing outdated or legacy hedge fund management solutions can be cumbersome, expensive, and time-consuming. These obstacles can limit a fund’s full potential.

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As managers deal with all these challenges, they are looking to the future of hedge fund management software. That future is with INDATA and its dynamic, fully modern platform for hedge fund management. It has the power to revolutionize the industry with easy-to-use, comprehensive, cloud-native SaaS solutions for trade order management (OMS), shadow accounting, performance, and reporting that leverage practical  AI tools and machine learning, as well as fully embedded BI Reporting based on Microsoft Power BI.

COMMON CHALLENGES & INDATA SOLUTIONS

The latest features and functionality are hard to implement with complex upgrades.

Migrating to a cloud-native SaaS hedge fund management software clears the way for always up-to-date systems. Users always have the best and latest functionality without any reliance on internal IT teams.

Current solutions lack functionality to support processes for new asset types and markets.

A front-to-back-office system delivers all the necessary solutions on the buy-side for hedge fund management. An integrated system allows for trading, accounting, and reporting on new asset types and markets as they are needed.

Integrating new technology with old is often unsustainable.

All the features needed to manage hedge funds are within one connected ecosystem. It includes trade order management (OMS), portfolio management, compliance, shadow accounting, BI reporting, and more.

Security master data reconciliation is fraught with errors due to data silos.

INDATA includes reference data within the system’s security master which is accessible and available for clients. It syncs and reconciles automatically while also checking for data integrity.

Too much manual effort is required for daily tasks.

INDATA solutions infuse automation with practical AI into its foundation. This functionality saves end users significant time, creating efficiency across the entire organization.

The costs of IT infrastructure and Ops continue to soar.

INDATA iPM Cloud solution supplemented with managed services for middle and back-office allows hedge funds to outsource these functions to a team of INDATA experts. Hedge funds remove these high expenses by migrating IT and operational tasks to INDATA.

WHY CHOOSE INDATA?

INDATA iPM Cloud solution supplemented with managed services for middle and back-office allows hedge funds to outsource these functions to a team of INDATA experts. Hedge funds remove these high expenses by migrating IT and operational tasks to INDATA.

Integrated Technology Suite

A competitive market means hedge funds must invest wisely in their hedge fund platform. A platform with a common data infrastructure reduces operational risk and enables firms to focus on trading, performance, and returns. One system can cover the entire cycle — front, middle, and back office.

Real-Time Portfolio Management for End Clients

The iPM Portal is a web-based portfolio management solution that includes CRM features. Users can view portfolio attributes with performance analytics, documents, related data, and more for effective client serving of individual investors within the hedge fund.

Multi-Asset Class Hedge Fund Management Support

INDATA SaaS provides tools for supporting all security types including, derivatives, and alts. As a result, it can also adjust as your investment strategies do.

SOLUTIONS BY USE CASE

INDATA hedge fund software empowers firms to reach their performance and efficiency goals. The system’s design aligns with hedge fund managers’ unique requirements, delivering insights, streamlined workflows, compliance, and data analytics.

SOLUTIONS BY PRODUCT

Adopting INDATA portfolio management software for hedge funds puts firms in control of their trading and operations. The platform creates a connected technology environment, combining trade order management (OMS), portfolio management, compliance, shadow accounting, and reporting. In addition, INDATA offers middle and back-office managed services to allow hedge funds to focus on their core competencies rather than operations and technology infrastructure. AI and automation support the future of hedge fund management like no other option.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

AI is instrumental for the next generation of hedge fund software. Its capabilities enable hedge fund managers to work efficiently. It amplifies the ability to gather insights from enterprise data, streamlines workflows with automation, and incorporates natural language processing and machine learning into workflows, making the system easy to use.

Hedge funds can benefit from all INDATA solutions: Architect AI (OMS/PMS/Accounting/Reporting), Architect AI Reports (data aggregation and BI reporting), and iPM Portal (client-centric portfolio management and CRM), all delivered via  INDATA’s iPM private cloud.

Hedge fund managers select INDATA hedge fund software because of its fully modern, integrated, and advanced capabilities. They have all the tools they need to manage hedge funds effectively. Using AI, machine learning, and BI Reporting delivers valuable and actionable insights. Customization also ensures the system works specifically for their unique workflows. A cloud-based SaaS solution also saves money by providing automatic software updates without needing internal IT or operational resources.

INDATA hedge fund management software includes three core platforms: Architect AI, Architect AI Reporting, and iPM Portal. Architect AI features for hedge fund management encompass OMS, PMS, shadow accounting, performance, and reporting. Architect AI Reports support data aggregation and BI reporting. The iPM Portal consists of client-centric portfolio management capabilities along with CRM to track investors. The AI component in the system, which includes machine learning, supports faster insights, automated processes, and more.

Compliance is an important part of hedge fund software, offering real-time,  pre-trade, and post-trade compliance solutions. The platform also supports compliance with updated regulations and has features to manage complex compliance rules and guidelines. Users appreciate the ability to check compliance at every level.

Yes, hedge fund management software has a CRM module for tracking hedge fund investors. It’s part of the iPM Portal solutions. Users can view all related data for each client, including investor documentation.

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