SunGard has launched its APT Enterprise platform which provides integrated risk management through an interactive risk dashboard for the buy-side.

The firm says that the new platform will help asset managers gain a competitive advantage by ensuring an independent view of market and liquidity risk by improved modelling of multi asset class portfolios, and enabling efficient workflows for market data management. This, the firm claims, enables asset managers to create enhanced investment strategies, and to realise operational efficiency through the automation of risk reports.

“The buy side is already learning to combine simulation and factor model approaches, consolidate risk systems and introduce an integrated approach to risk management. When firms can realize the advantages of enterprise-wide market risk systems, and tell the whole story of risk on a portfolio, investors are even more likely to buy into their strategies. Crucial therefore is for firms to develop a risk management culture and with timely efficient reporting platforms to mitigate the dangers of siloed risk thinking,” said Peyman Mestchian, managing partner, Chartis research.

Leveraging SunGard’s risk managed service, APT Enterprise provides coverage of liquid and illiquid assets, unlisted funds, and derivative products.

“Firms are starting to develop a true culture of risk, but they are challenged by lack of coherence in modelling and by disparate risk platforms. On top of this they must ensure compliance with regulation such as AIFMD, Form PF and Ucits,” said Laurence Wormald, head of buy-side research at SunGard.