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Is your team truly equipped to implement changes to your investment management system? Many firms face a 'knowledge gap' between business users and IT, leading to a heavy reliance on system vendors for enhancements. This post explores a powerful alternative: establishing an in-house business support team to bridge that divide, drive self-reliance, and unlock the true ROI of your system.

SimCorp's acquisition of Domos FS signals a fundamental shift in investment management technology. With EUR 6 trillion in alternative AUM across their global client platform, this move creates the first truly integrated public-private market solution. As alternatives are projected to reach USD 65 trillion by 2032, operational convergence becomes critical for competitive advantage in the evolving investment landscape.

The November 2025 ISO 20022 deadline isn't the finish line. It's the starting gate. While most banks focus on bare minimum compliance, the real opportunity lies in harnessing rich, structured data for operational excellence and competitive advantage. Are you ready for what comes next? #ISO20022

SimCorp's cloud-native transformation rebuilds investment management with AI-powered Copilot on Microsoft Azure. The platform processes 200,000+ positions in real-time and enables natural language queries like "show me duration contribution by portfolio versus benchmark" for instant visualizations. This API-first architecture delivers unified data across public and private markets, addressing industry needs for speed, scalability, and cutting-edge technology.

SimCorp's Investment Analytics Platform (IAP) transforms investment performance management, delivering what once took days or weeks in mere seconds. With cloud-based architecture, intuitive web interface, and embedded AI Copilot, performance analysts can now deliver reports early, generate custom analytics instantly, and respond to stakeholder requests within hours rather than traditional lengthy timeframes.

Asset tokenization is transforming finance, with markets projected to reach $10-16 trillion by 2030. SimCorp leads this revolution through its platform that seamlessly integrates traditional and digital assets. By partnering with Alloy and supporting innovations like Franklin Templeton's BENJI token, SimCorp bridges the gap between blockchain technology and institutional portfolio management, positioning clients to thrive in the evolving digital landscape.

A sovereign wealth fund transformed their shareholding disclosure processes by implementing FundApps' solution integrated with SimCorp. Completed in just three months, the solution monitors requirements across 100+ jurisdictions, generates regulatory forms, and eliminates manual compliance tracking. The result: reduced risk and resources redirected to strategic priorities rather than compliance burdens.

SaaS isn't dead, it's evolving with AI to offer personalized experiences, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation.

SimCorp's institutional strength shields from Clearwater-Enfusion merger, but may speed up cloud transition. New rival emerges.