For the investment management industry, data is the key driver of decision-making, risk management and regulatory compliance. For every fund manager, the ability to send and receive data in various formats and through different transmission methods is vital for the effective operation and growth of their organisation.

As a global leader in investment data and technology and trusted for collecting, managing and distributing high-quality, accurate and timely data, FE fundinfo has a long history of working with fund managers across the globe to provide expert insights and trusted information to drive better investment decisions.

As part of the global FE fundinfo group, we’re able to leverage this quality data, innovative technology, and access their extensive global network to support the Australian investment industry in optimising fund data management, driving operational growth and improving business efficiencies.

Streamlining fund data management

Not only can data be accepted in any format, but also through any delivery method - from connecting via API into your system, Excel spreadsheets (xlsx or csv files), manual instructions via email, and FTP transfers. While each of these methods have their own unique characteristics, FE fundinfo ensures they are managed efficiently.

Ingesting data, however, is just the first step.

It’s equally important to ensure and maintain the quality of the data through a rigorous validation and verification process. This process checks the data against specific rules or criteria, such as data types, range constraints and format specifications, to verify its integrity and accuracy. It’s not just about collecting data – it's about collecting up-to-date, accurate and timely data you can trust.

In addition to the validation and verification processes applied, FE fundinfo also believes in the power of transparency. Understanding that fund managers need to have confidence in the fund data that they hold, FE fundinfo has made it possible to access and check your fund data stored in their system at any time. Online tools are available free of charge and accessible for everyone in your team to check the integrity of data formats and documents. These follow the exact same ruleset applied to FE fundinfo’s very own processes to ensure the highest data quality.

 We also understand that the process of disseminating fund data to enhance and maximise your distribution footprint is a critical aspect of a fund’s operations. This involves ensuring that your distribution partners receive the latest fund information, such as daily fund prices, static data, fees and charges, RG97 and TMD data as well as regulatory and marketing fund documents. Send FE fundinfo your data once, and they can connect you to more than 300 distribution endpoints across the globe.

Proven track record

FE fundinfo has almost 30 years of experience in ingesting and processing fund data. They ingest fund data from more than 5,500 fund managers globally and process more than 1 million fund documents per month. FE fundinfo is trusted by more than 300 fund managers to extend their reach through this unique network into platforms and various distribution channels, such as financial advisers, wealth managers, research houses, banks, platforms and technology partners. The FE fundinfo database covers more than 100,000 funds, over 287,000 share classes. Due to their long and proven collection track record, they’re now storing more than 88 million original fund documents from Europe, ASEAN countries and the US.

Data simplification

Data simplification is a crucial part of FE fundinfo’s data onboarding process, removing any unnecessary burdens for fund managers partnering with them for fund data management and distribution. FE fundinfo has invested heavily in the right tools and people to support simple and seamless data processing capabilities to receive and deliver large volumes of high quality, timely and accurate data.

Australian Data Coverage

Locally, we maintain 10,000+ units across the seven Australian & New Zealand investment universes - AMI, superannuation, retirement income, investment bonds, SMAs and equities and manage relationships with over 300 fund groups and data providers.

Updated daily, our ISO-accredited data comprises over 15,000 financial instruments including managed funds, ETF’s, LIC’s, ASX securities, investment bonds, SMA’s, superannuation (including industry super funds), pension & annuities, third party ESG ratings, RG97 fees & costs, and original documents including factsheets, product disclosure statements and TMDs.

To find out more about how our data management capabilities and systems can help you optimise your fund data management, drive operational growth and improve business efficiencies contact us today.