On-Site
SunGard Portfolio Solutions Inc.
This global accounting and performance system does real-time, in-house portfolio management and double-entry accounting reporting. It includes multi-currency accounting, fixed-income processing, segment-level AIMR-compliant performance tools, three-tier commission tracking and unlimited portfolio and security classification schemes.
There are 100 users.
It runs on UNIX and Windows NT, with updates via CD.
The system is targeted at operations and analysts.
The client contact is Pam Pecs Cytron.
Port
SunGard Portfolio Solutions Inc.
This portfolio management and performance measurement system does comprehensive portfolio management and accounting with an open path to access and maximize data, using report writers such as Crystal Reports or spreadsheets. It uses browser-based technology and key features include client reporting, management information, performance measurement, client billing, order entry and trading, system administration and maintenance.
There are 600 users.
It runs on Windows NT, with updates via CD.
The system is targeted at traders, analysts, portfolio and operations managers.
The client contact is Pam Pecs Cytron.
Portfolio One
SunGard Portfolio Solutions Inc.
This portfolio management and performance measurement system does global portfolio management and performance measurement. Information is presented using browser-based technology. The integrated trading system offers user-defined reports, and front to back office.
There are 4,400 users.
It runs on remote service, Windows 95 and NT.
The system is targeted at portfolio managers, operations, traders, sales and marketing.
The client contact is Pam Pecs Cytron.
Verify
SunGard Portfolio Solutions Inc.
This automated reconciliation and reporting system streamlines reconciling positions and transactions with custodian records and manages the entire reconciliation workflow.
There are 50 users.
It runs on Windows 95 and Windows NT, with updates via CD.
The system is targeted at account administrators and operations.
The client contact Pam Pecs Cytron.
QuantVision
Team Systems
This equity valuation and backtesting system provides data warehousing and analytical tools and guides for constructing, backtesting and implementing proprietary valuation models. It includes factor definition, multi-factor modeling, cross-sectional regressions, alpha forecasting and portfolio simulations.
The cost is $30,000 annually; there are six users.
It runs on Windows 95 and NT, with updates via CD and the Internet.
The system is targeted at equity portfolio managers and analysts.
The client contact is Andrew Balogh.
The Index and Structured
Manager
Vestek Systems
This portfolio construction and management optimization system runs a full spectrum of passive and active stratagies; services include optimizers, data on index composition and the securities market, and an electronic interface with major brokers to transfer data on trade lists; can be used for single country, regional, and global index funds, funds that tilt toward structural factors and funds with active stock selection overlays.
It runs on Windows, with online updates.
The system is targeted at portfolio managers.
The client contact is Keith Webster.
Multifactor Stock Selection
Vestek Systems
This stock selection system evaluates the attractiveness of U.S. and international securities. Clients use factors singly or in combination to study the performance of factors over time and analyze portfolio exposures to these factors relative to a selected benchmark.
It runs on Windows, with on-line updates.
The system is targeted at portfolio managers.
The client contact is Keith Webster.
The Portfolio Analyzer
Vestek Systems
This portfolio management, equity analytics and performance attribution system evaluates portfolio risk and return. Analytic solutions show portfolio performance relative to a benchmark and identify deviations from investment objectives. The system reviews portfolio holdings, uncovers sources of risk and attributes performance to specific factors and provides reports and graphs illustrating results.
It runs on Windows, with online updates.
The system is targeted at portfolio managers, plan sponsors, mutual funds, marketing executives, investment consultants and fund distributors.
The client contact is Keith Webster.
The Wilshire Abacus
This investment accounting, portfolio management and performance measurement system does Y2K compliant investment accounting/performance measurement.The workstation provides custodian bank reconciliation, automated trade entry and ad hoc query and reporting capabilities; support for multi-currency portfolios; flexible data entry and export; scheduling; and report writers that display in tabular and graphical formats.
The cost is $50,000 to $500,000 annually. There are 20 users.
It runs on Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98, and OS/2, with updates via Internet and modem.
The system is targeted at portfolio managers, back-office personnel, traders and client service.
The client contact is Dan Anderson.