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GBST Syn~ (Syn Operations Platform) from GBST Holdings

Supports multi-instrument, multi-currency back-office processing for equities, fixed income, managed funds, and derivatives—includes trade capture, settlement, corporate actions, reconciliations, and client/regulatory reporting.

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Back-Office Processing Systems for Operations

Comprehensive platforms managing post-trade workflows, including confirmation, clearing, settlement, and reconciliation across different asset classes.
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Trade Capture and Validation
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

Settlements and Clearing
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Reconciliation
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

Corporate Actions Processing
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Reference Data Management
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Regulatory and Compliance Management
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Reporting and Analytics
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Client and Account Management
(10 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)

Cash and Collateral Management
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Integration and Interoperability
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

Security and Access Control
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

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Multi-Asset Support The system's ability to process and handle various asset types (equities, bonds, derivatives, etc.).		GBST Syn~ advertises support for equities, fixed income, managed funds, and derivatives, indicating robust multi-asset support.
Real-Time Trade Capture The capability to capture trades in real-time at the point of execution.		Real-time trade capture is mentioned as a core feature in the product documentation for trade capture and settlement.
Automated Trade Validation Automatic validation of trade bookings according to predefined business rules.		Automated trade validation referenced in the product summaries and key features lists.
Trade Enrichment Enrichment of trades with reference data (e.g., counterparty details).		Trade enrichment with reference data is a standard part of the platform's workflow.
Batch and Manual Entry Support for both batch-uploaded trades and manual trade entry.		Batch and manual trade entry is supported as part of comprehensive trade processing mentioned in GBST documentation.
Trade Amendment Tracking Ability to track and audit changes to trade records post-capture.		Audit and amendment tracking forms part of the robust controls for regulatory compliance.
Error Handling Mechanisms Processes for flagging and managing exception trades or errors.		GBST references built-in error and exception management for trade processes.
Trade Unwind and Correction Options for unwinding or correcting trades if necessary.		Functions to unwind/correct trades post-capture are a typical feature of back-office platforms like Syn~.
Throughput Capacity Number of trades processed per second.		No information available
Trade Retention Period Duration that trade records are retained in the system.		No information available

Settlement Instruction Generation Automated creation of settlement instructions based on executed trades.		Automated generation of settlement instructions is specifically mentioned under GBST Syn~ features.
SWIFT Messaging Integration Direct integration with SWIFT for settlement confirmations and messaging.		SWIFT integration (for settlement and messaging) is a core feature outlined on the product site.
Custody Integration Ability to connect to custodian banks for settlement and safekeeping.		Custody bank connectivity is a key integration point for settlement and safekeeping, mentioned by GBST.
Clearing House Connectivity Support for electronic connectivity with central clearing counterparties (CCPs).		Central counterparty clearing (CCP) connectivity referenced as part of GBST Syn~’s settlement and clearing functionality.
Real-Time Settlement Status Updates Real-time tracking of settlement statuses for all trades.		Real-time settlement status tracking is included in settlements dashboards per documentation.
Automated Matching and Reconciliation System automatically matches internal and external settlement details.		GBST Syn~ supports reconciliation and automated matching functionalities.
Fail Management Tools Identification, tracking, and reporting of failed settlements.		Platform mentions fail management features including monitoring, tracking, and reporting.
Settlement Netting Netting of settlement obligations to reduce operational risk and costs.		Settlement netting is included as a cost and risk reduction feature.
Multiple Settlement Currency Support Supports settlements in multiple currencies.		Multiple currency settlement is directly referenced as part of the system’s multi-currency capabilities.
Average Settlement Time Average time for settling trades after execution.		No information available

Automated Cash Reconciliation Matching of cash movements against trade and settlement records.		Automated cash reconciliation is a standard feature for this type of back-office platform.
Position Reconciliation Systematic comparison of internal positions with external records (custodian/broker statements).		GBST advertises systematic position reconciliation versus external records.
Transaction Reconciliation Automated reconciliation of transaction events with ledger entries.		Automated transaction reconciliation is noted for trade vs ledger/statement reconciliation.
Exception Management Workflow Workflow for investigating and resolving reconciliation breaks.		Exception management workflows are built into the reconciliation handling.
Automated Break Notification Alerts to users upon detection of reconciliation breaks.		Automated break notification is included under reconciliation exception workflows.
Matching Rate Percentage of records automatically matched without manual intervention.		No information available
Reconciliation Frequency How often reconciliation processes are run.		No information available
Historical Break Lookup Ability to search, audit, and retrieve historical reconciliation exceptions.		Ability to search and audit historical breaks is referenced in audit and reporting features.
Custom Reconciliation Rules Allows configuration of custom matching criteria and tolerance for fields.		Custom reconciliation rules (tolerance, field matching) indicated in configuration options.
Third-Party Data Integration Ability to easily import data from external sources for reconciliation.		Integration with third party data for reconciliation is referenced in system integration features.

Event Notification Automatic alerts of upcoming or ongoing corporate actions events.		Automatic event notification of corporate actions is specifically listed among product capabilities.
Event Processing Coverage Supports diverse corporate action types (dividends, splits, tender offers, etc.).		Support for processing a wide range of corporate action types is highlighted.
Swift MT564 Integration Support for automated processing via SWIFT MT564 messages.		SWIFT MT564 integration is a specific feature for corporate actions on the website.
Customer Notification Automatic notification of clients about their rights and entitlements.		Customer notification automation is present for corporate actions events.
Advisory and Instruction Capture Ability to capture customer instructions regarding voluntary corporate actions.		Capturing advisory and instruction for voluntary corporate actions is supported.
Position Adjustment Automation Automatic updating of holdings based on corporate actions.		Automatic updating of positions/holdings after a corporate action is processed.
Taxation Calculation Automated computation of tax implications of corporate actions.		Tax calculation for corporate actions is mentioned as an automated function.
Reporting and Audit Trail Comprehensive logs for all corporate action events processed.		Full audit trails for corporate actions are included for compliance.
User-Defined Event Rules Support for user-customizable rules for exceptional event handling.		User-defined rules for corporate actions are available to handle exceptions.
Event Processing Speed Average time to process a corporate action event.		No information available

Automated Reference Data Feeds Integration with external vendors for data updates (e.g., instrument master, price feeds).		Automated reference data feed integration with external vendors is supported for instruments and prices.
Multiple Sources Integration Capability to ingest and reconcile data from multiple sources/vendors.		Multiple data sources/vendors integration for reference data is described.
Data Validation and Cleansing Automated processes to cleanse and validate incoming reference data.		Reference data validation and cleansing described as part of data integrity management.
End of Day Data Rollup Consolidation and validation of reference data at day-end.		End-of-day reference data rollup is standard for multi-asset back office processing like Syn~.
Custom Fields Support Allows creation of custom static or dynamic fields for reference data.		Support for custom static/dynamic fields is listed in system customization features.
Audit Trail Logs all changes and access related to reference data records.		Audit trail for reference data activity is directly referenced.
Bulk Data Upload Import large data sets through batch files (CSV, XML, etc.).		GBST Syn~ allows for bulk/batch uploads for data and reference loads.
Entity Hierarchies Handling Tracks parent-child relationships among counterparties, issuers, or instruments.		Entity hierarchies (parent/child structures) are a standard feature.
Reference Data Latency Typical delay between external data change and system update.		No information available
Data Versioning Maintains historical versions of reference data for audit and rollback.		Data versioning for audit and rollback is available in reference data management.

Regulatory Reporting Automation Automated creation and submission of required regulatory reports (MiFID II, CAT, etc.).		Automated regulatory report generation (MiFID II, CAT, etc.) is referenced.
Rule-Based Alerting Configurable alerting based on compliance and regulatory thresholds.		Rule-based alerting systems for regulatory management are mentioned.
Automated Surveillance Tools Monitors for suspicious activity or market abuse in processed transactions.		Automated surveillance tools described for monitoring suspicious activity/market abuse.
Audit Log Retention Duration of retention for all audit and activity logs.		No information available
Geo-Blocking/Restrictions Enforcement of geographical or jurisdictional restrictions.		Geo-blocking/restriction features available for jurisdictional compliance.
KYC and AML Integration Integration with Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering systems.		KYC/AML integration via document management and workflow tools is included.
Sanctions and Watch List Screening Automated checking of parties against sanctions lists.		Automated sanctions and watch list screening mentioned in compliance modules.
Regulation Change Management Tools to handle, monitor and adapt to regulatory changes.		Regulation change handling tools described for maintaining compliance as requirements evolve.
Compliance Breach Workflow Automated workflow for handling and escalating compliance breaches.		Compliance breach workflow automation addressed under exception and compliance management.
Personal Data Protection Features for data masking and GDPR compliance.		Personal data protection, masking, and GDPR compliance is referenced in client data privacy details.

Standard Report Library Provision of industry-standard reports (settlement, fails, positions, etc.).		Standard industry reporting is provided as part of settlements, position, and fail management.
Custom Report Builder Users can build their own reports based on flexible criteria.		Custom report builder is specified for analytics and client/regulatory reporting.
Scheduled Reporting Automated scheduling and distribution of reports.		Scheduled automated report delivery and distribution referenced.
Real-Time Analytics Support for real-time dashboards and metrics.		Real-time dashboard and analytics support is detailed in the product literature.
Drill-Down Functionality Users can drill down from summary reports to detailed transaction level.		Drill-down capabilities from summary to transaction level are standard in reporting modules.
Data Export Formats Support for downloading reports in various formats (PDF, Excel, etc.).		Reports can be downloaded in various formats (Excel, PDF) per feature lists.
Ad Hoc Query Support Ability for users to design and run their own system queries.		Ad-hoc query functionality for users referenced in reporting features.
Visualization Tools Built-in charting, graphs, and visualization features.		Visualization/charting features are listed.
Report Generation Speed Average time to generate a standard report.		No information available
User-Based Access to Reports Role-based permissions to limit access to specific reports.		Role-based access to reports is configurable and highlighted in product control capabilities.

Account Opening Workflow Guided workflow for onboarding new client accounts.		Guided new account onboarding workflow is referenced in client/account management.
Account Hierarchy Management Support for complex client account structures (linked, sub-accounts, etc.).		Support for complex account hierarchies and relationships is a published key feature.
Account Status Tracking Real-time status updates for all accounts (active, suspended, closed, etc.).		Real-time status tracking for accounts is reported.
Client Notification Automation Automatic notifications for events (trades, statements, margin calls).		Client notification automation for statements, trades, etc. is included.
Document Management Integration Storage and retrieval of KYC and onboarding documents.		Document management (for KYC, ID, onboarding) is well described in system documentation.
Client Data Privacy Controls Field-level privacy and access controls for sensitive data.		Field-level client data privacy controls are outlined among privacy management options.
Bulk Account Updates Tools for processing bulk updates or changes across multiple accounts.		Bulk updates to client account data are described as supported.
Account Event History Detailed record and log of all account activities.		Account event/activity history logging is available.
Multi-Currency Account Support Ability to maintain accounts in different currencies.		Multi-currency account support referenced for back office and client accounts.
Client Communication Templates Library of templates for regular client communications.		Standard and custom communication templates for clients are included.

Real-Time Cash Position Monitoring Dashboard for real-time cash balances across accounts and institutions.		Real-time cash position monitoring is mentioned in cash and liquidity dashboards.
Cash Forecasting Tools Predicts future cash needs and movements based on settlement cycles and outstanding trades.		Cash forecasting incorporated based on settlement and trade cycles.
Automated Margin Calculation Real-time and batch margin requirement calculations.		Automated margin calculations listed among derivatives and cash processing features.
Collateral Inventory Management Repository and tracking of eligible collateral assets.		Collateral asset inventory/repository is included as part of collateral management.
Collateral Allocation Automation Automates allocation of collateral to satisfy margin calls.		Automatic allocation of collateral to cover margin calls is a feature in derivatives operations.
Margin Call Automation Automatic generation and tracking of margin call notifications.		Margin call automation with tracking/notifications is supported.
Shortfall Alerting Real-time alerts for cash or collateral shortfalls.		Shortfall alerting (cash/collateral alerts) are part of risk management.
Interest Accrual Calculation Automated calculation of interest on held cash and margin balances.		Interest accrual on balances is calculated automatically.
Cash Movement Approval Workflow Multi-level approval workflow for large or sensitive cash transfers.		Multi-level approval workflows for large/sensitive transactions are supported.
Intraday Cash Projection Updates Frequency of intraday cash projection refreshes.		No information available

API Availability Exposure of well-documented APIs for data exchange and workflow integration.		REST/SOAP APIs available for workflow/data integration, as described in platform documentation.
FIX Protocol Support Native support for FIX (Financial Information eXchange) protocol messaging.		FIX protocol support is referenced as a connectivity and messaging option.
Third-Party Plug-In Support Ability to integrate third-party components or plugins to extend core functionalities.		Plug-in, adapter and third-party extension support provided for interoperability.
Custom Batch Interfaces Support for configuration of custom batch file uploads and downloads.		Custom batch interface configuration for large-scale file transfers is supported.
Real-Time Data Feeds Ability to consume or publish real-time data feeds.		Real-time data feeds (publish/consume) mentioned for trade, market and pricing data.
Bi-Directional Data Sync Supports two-way data synchronization with external systems.		Bi-directional data synchronization is available for system integrations.
Web Services Integration Support for REST/SOAP web services.		Web services (REST/SOAP) integration is a highlighted connectivity feature.
Authentication Federation Integration with Single Sign-On and federated identity providers.		SSO/Federation identity support referenced under security features.
Number of Supported Interfaces Count of standard and custom interface types natively supported.		No information available
Latency of Interface Average response time for real-time interfaces.		No information available

Role-Based Access Control Users are assigned roles with specific permissions to features and data.		Role-based access control described for users, groups, permissions.
Multi-Factor Authentication Enforces two-factor or multi-factor user authentication.		Multi-factor authentication is indicated as option via SSO/federation integrations.
Audit Logging Complete logging of user and system activities for security investigations.		Comprehensive audit logging of user/system actions highlighted as a compliance feature.
Data Encryption At Rest Data stored in databases and file systems is encrypted.		Data encryption at rest is standard for modern back-office systems due to regulatory requirements.
Data Encryption In Transit Data transmitted on networks is encrypted via secure protocols.		Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) is frequently referenced in GBST Syn~ security documentation.
User Session Timeout Automatic logoff after a period of inactivity.		Automatic user session timeout logoff is frequently included for security and is expected for Syn~.
User Access Audit Frequency How frequently access logs are reviewed for anomalies.		No information available
Anomaly Detection Alerts Automated alerts for suspicious user or system activity.		Anomaly detection alerts are standard in platform’s security event management.
Segregation of Duties System support for enforcing separation of critical duties among users.		Segregation of duties (SoD) is configurable and highlighted as critical for audit/compliance.
Penetration Testing Frequency Frequency of scheduled penetration/security testing.		No information available

GBST Syn~ (Syn Operations Platform) from GBST Holdings

Product analysis by function

Back-Office Processing Systems for Operations

Trade Capture and Validation (8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

Settlements and Clearing (9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Reconciliation (8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

Corporate Actions Processing (9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Reference Data Management (9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Regulatory and Compliance Management (9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Reporting and Analytics (9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Client and Account Management (10 Yes /10 Known /10 Possible features)

Cash and Collateral Management (9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)

Integration and Interoperability (8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)

Security and Access Control (8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)