Operations & Change

Practical and strategic perspectives on how investment managers operate, transform, and create value. This category covers operating models, regulatory change, digital transformation, and applied use of technologies such as artificial intelligence, data platforms, and alternative investment capabilities—often illustrated through real-world SimCorp use cases.

Reduce cost by upgrading yourself!

Have you considered performing a SimCorp Dimension upgrade yourself? Jonathan Lanz shares his experience conducting independent SCD upgrades for 4-5 years at both a smaller pension firm and PFA, Denmark's largest private pension company. Discover how thorough planning, testing, and documentation made self-upgrades not only feasible but cost-effective with no time delays. Jonathan's key advice: plan, test, document, backup, and don't be afraid to try.

Paul Farr Green

Sep 18, 2018

Is Paying for Development Worth the Money?

When PenSam needed a better solution for their growing alternative investments portfolio (22% of AUM), they partnered with SimCorp through their Client Driven Development program. Thomas Anker shares how the 18-month collaboration created the AI Manager module, involving hundreds of hours of design, testing, and workflow alignment. Discover the benefits of development partnerships and how centralized data platforms transform alternative investment management.

Paul Farr Green

Jun 28, 2018

Our Insights share practical guidance, expert analysis, and real-world perspectives on SimCorp and investment operations. From hands-on tips to deeper reviews of new functionality, we focus on what matters most to teams running and evolving SimCorp One in complex environments.