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Deutsche Börse Group has announced a strategic partnership between its subsidiaries, SimCorp and Clearstream, to offer integrated connectivity for the buy-side. This collaboration aims to provide investment managers using SimCorp’s front-to-back investment platform, SimCorp One, with seamless access to Clearstream’s post-trade solutions.
This partnership is a significant step in developing Deutsche Börse Group’s comprehensive buy-side offering, connecting investment managers to its wider trade and post-trade ecosystem.
Key aspects and benefits for the buy-side include:
* Integrated Access to Fund Data Solutions: As a first live offering, SimCorp’s clients can now access Clearstream’s fund data solutions via its Kneip platform. This allows them to outsource the dissemination of fund data, documents, and regulatory reporting, leading to potential cost savings and increased efficiency.
* Enhanced Operational Efficiency: By integrating post-trade services directly into SimCorp One, the partnership streamlines workflows and reduces the need for manual processes, improving overall operational efficiency for buy-side firms.
* Expanded Service Offerings (Future Plans): Clearstream and SimCorp plan to expand their joint offering to include:
* Fund Distribution: Via the FundsDLT Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) transfer agency platform.
* Collateral Management: Solutions for optimizing and managing collateral.
* Tri-party Repo Services: Integrated solutions for repurchase agreements.
* Leveraging Market Infrastructure: The partnership gives investment managers additional ways to leverage investment management solutions by providing integrated access to market infrastructure solutions offered by Deutsche Börse Group.
This strategic move aims to create a more connected and efficient environment for investment managers, allowing them to focus on core investment activities while leveraging integrated technology for post-trade processes.

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