Trade Allocation Manager Solution
The Genesis Trade Allocation Manager (TAM) transforms middle and back-office operations with a central, multi-asset class application which automates trade allocation and the assignment of counterparty fees, exchange fees, FX conversions, tax calculations and other settlement costs.
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Real-time trade allocation and confirmation
Genesis TAM accelerates middle office workflows by centralising trade activity, automating confirmations, and supporting faster settlement across connected trading systems.
Automated post-trade processing workflows
The platform automates fee matching, allocations, commissions, taxes, and settlement instructions while integrating with external systems for end-to-end processing.
Integrated alerts and compliance oversight
Rule-driven alerts, programmable status fields, and centralised monitoring help teams identify issues early, reduce compliance risks, and streamline operational controls.
Platform Overview
Features & Capabilities
Real-Time Trade Allocation & Management
- Instant allocations that comply with T+1 regulatory settlement requirements
- Rules-based trade validation to ensure accuracy before execution
- Order consolidation and splitting for optimal allocation distribution
- Trade enrichment to enhance order data before settlement
Advanced Fee & Cost Handling
- Market and exchange fees, including exchange fees, liquidity provider fees, and regulatory transaction taxes
- Clearing and settlement fee integration with clearinghouses, custodians, and CSDs
- Automated counterparty, custody, prime brokerage, collateral management, and trade allocation cost handling
- Real-time FX conversion and multi-currency settlement handling
Allocation Operations & Compliance
- Automated fee calculation engine for counterparty and regulatory fees
- Reconciliation engine to ensure data integrity across platforms
- Client rules confirmation engine to enforce compliance requirements
- Automated notifications and alerts to keep stakeholders informed
Integrations
Trade Capture
Integrates with EMS, OMS, and trading platforms including Fidessa, Triana, Iress, Clearpool, TRAXfix, and NYFIX.
Settlement & Custody
Integrates with custodians and post-trade service providers including DTCC CTM, BNP, SS&C, Goldman Sachs, and OCC.
Regulatory & Market Connectivity
Supports FIX, SWIFT, SFTP, XML, and email-based communication with regulators, counterparties, and market infrastructures.
Customization & Extensibility
Configurable Allocation Models
Tailor allocation models to institutional needs and specific operating requirements.
Scalable Architecture
Adapt to high trading volumes without performance degradation.
Flexible Rule Engines
Support evolving market structures, client rules, and compliance requirements.
Performance Metrics & Scalability
High-Throughput Processing
Optimized for high-throughput, low-latency trade processing.
Concurrent Transaction Volumes
Built to handle large transaction volumes with concurrent processing.
Real-Time Monitoring & Analytics
Real-time analytics provide operational transparency across allocation workflows.
Component Breakdown
Trade Management Processes: Incoming trades, applies validation, and enriches data.
Allocation Management: Executes complex allocation logic, calculates fees, and ensures compliance.
Dashboards & Reporting: Provides real-time insights into trade allocation processes.
Event Processing Flow
How trade and allocation data moves through ingestion, validation, reconciliation, and operational monitoring workflows.
Client & instrument data
Client and instrument data is ingested and processed into the workflow.
Trade order intake
Trade orders from the Client OMS enter the system for downstream processing.
Trade management processing
Validation, enrichment, and rule-based logic are applied across trade workflows.
Allocation management
Allocations are processed, fees calculated, and reconciliation workflows executed.
Confirmation distribution
Finalized allocations are distributed to confirmations, custodians, regulators, and matching services.
Operational monitoring
Middle and back-office teams monitor and manage trade activity through a web application.
