Alternative Investment Platforms features explained
for Wealth Management
Systems for accessing and managing private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and other alternative investments for high-net-worth clients.
Every feature we track for Alternative Investment Platforms products, with a description of what each one means.
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.