Business & Decision designs and delivers business intelligence solutions for the Asset Management sector (funds and operations) contributing to the following business objectives:

• Delivering financial stability
• Delivering market confidence
• Delivering consumer protection
• Delivering a reduction of financial crime

In April 2009 the EU published the draft Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) which proposes fundamental changes to how the industry operates. In light of these developments, Business & Decision can help firms design, characterise and communicate products in a manner appropriate for the end client. Furthermore, we can help firms to ensure they possess the systems and controls to manage the investment strategies offered to clients.

Our Business Intelligence experience in Asset Management:

• Microsoft Reporting and Analysis Solution for Executive Agency of HM Treasury. The Client’s goal was to be able to validate and utilise monthly and quarterly data received from banks participating in the Asset Protection Scheme. Business & Decision’s Microsoft solution affords the Client confidence in the accuracy and integrity of the data provided, and enables it to quickly self-serve and analyse data for decision-making purposes.
• Design and development of a robust data warehouse for a leading global asset management business. Provision of a Microsoft Business Intelligence reporting platform for MI Reporting and to slice and dice data, and also drill down from multiple perspectives to ensure the business has an accurate picture of the health of its funds, investments, portfolios, share classes, FX and much more.
• Provision of a secure online reporting solution for Investment Property Databank (IPD). Replacement of all existing reports with an innovative, interactive, flexible system that enables IPD to securely deliver property data analysis online to its worldwide client base. Business & Decision’s architected Microsoft SQL Server, Reporting Services and SharePoint solution enables the development, control and efficient distribution of these reports via the Internet.