The investment management industry continues to grow and is undergoing a period of change, driven by regulatory developments, shifting investor preferences, cost pressures, and advancing technologies. With the launch of its Synthetic Credit Opportunity Fund, Axiom sought to replace their in-house system with an external cloud-enabled solution that provided the advanced functionality necessary to support non-standard products.  read more

Quantifi has been selected by La Française Investment Solutions (LFIS) to help the business expand its capabilities in structured credit. LFIS is a leading Paris-based quantitative asset manager, with $14bn of assets under management. LFIS required a multi-asset pricing and risk management solution that could support the growth of their sophisticated trading strategies. As such, Quantifi has been selected for its advanced pre and post-trade analytic capabilities and ability to seamlessly integrate with existing systems. read more

In Part 1, Quantifi and Celent examined a number of key trends that are reshaping the industry including the shift from active to passive, growth in multi-asset and broadening of investable asset classes and increasing demand for tailored, outcome-focused investment solutions. This blog examines how margin pressures are forcing firms to improve costs and to streamline their core technology and operations and Celent’s recommendations for pursuing fit-for-purpose solution strategies. Read More

Quantifi and Celent explore the trends affecting asset managers and asset owners and examines their impact from an investment management technology and operation standpoint. Part 1 examines a number of key trends that are reshaping the industry including the shift from active to passive, growth in multi-asset and broadening of investable asset classes and increasing demand for tailored, outcome-focused investment solutions. Read More

Forward-looking investment management firms are searching for ways to outperform their peers. The firms that we see succeeding are executing based on a combination of focused business models, agile operational competency, and strong cost discipline, especially around core investment and risk functions. This survey was conducted during a webinar Quantifi hosted, featuring Celent, on ‘Trends Shaping Portfolio and Investment Risk Management’. Over 100 individuals from across the buy-side industry registered for the webinar.  Read More

Ellington Management Group, an investment and advisory firm based in Old Greenwich, CT, has selected Quantifi to enhance its risk management and reporting functions for its growing credit business. Ellington’s core competencies include deep expertise in diversified credit, mortgage, and related markets, and time-honed experience developing quantitative macro and equities strategies. read more

• Trends in investing that are driving changes in portfolio & investment risk management 
• The impact of technology evolution - near term vs longer term
• Key considerations when selecting or enhancing next generation capabilities
• Important takeaways for investment firms

Quantifi been noted for its advanced technology and analytics in a recent report by Celent, a leading research, advisory, and consulting firm focused on financial services technology. In the report ‘Next Generation Portfolio and Investment Risk Capabilities’ Celent evaluated front office portfolio and risk managing solutions, examining strengths related to portfolio design, construction and optimisation functions, investment decision support analytics; investment forecasting and simulations; and support for risk budgeting activities. read more

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