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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Hedge Funds


Seen at AllNighter...thanks!

The ‘Next Generation’ Transfer Agency Systems Review 2008

Another report from Barrington, this time they analyzed what they call "The Next Generation" TA systems. They take a look at systems that support global on-shore and off-shore funds, systems that are capable of supporting shareholder accounting in US, European, Asian and offshore environments. Hence: they had a look at all relevant TA systems that money can buy on this planet.

Here is the list of systems they reviewed:

  • Bravura Solutions - RUFUS
  • Envision Financial Systems - PowerAgent V 6.0
  • i-flex Solutions - FLEXCUBE Investor Services
  • HWM Financial Solutions - ManTra
  • IFDS-Canada - iFAST Release x
  • IGEFI, Ltd - MultiFonds V x
  • Koger, Inc. - NTAS V 2007
  • Linedata Services - MSHARE Version x
  • Luna Technologies Ltd. MStar Transfer Agency System
  • Mutual Fund Technologies Ltd. - GFAS
  • RPM Technologies - RPM
  • Riva Financial Systems Ltd. - Riva TA
  • ARBES Group - ARBES TA
Systems reviewed are from the following countries:
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Czech Republic
  • India
  • Ireland
  • Luxembourg
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
The survey sells for $7,000...