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Position Limits 

Automated position limit monitoring, with warnings to boot

Our Position Limits service monitors derivatives limits imposed by exchanges and regulators across the globe. Position data is simply and securely uploaded to our platform, where is it automatically aggregated at the group or lower level, delivering clients real-time insight into positions versus applicable limits. Through visibility into positions, clients are notified when caution should to be exercised to avoid peanlties and fines. 

Automated Position Limit Monitoring 

The complexities involved in monitoring derivatives mean that any process requiring manual intervention is difficult to maintain and demands significant effort to function properly. As teams expand and strategies involve more contracts and exchanges, the risk of exceeding a threshold grows in concdrt. Automate accordingly.

The Position Limits solution monitors derivatives limits imposed by exchanges and regulators across the globe. The diagram explains that.

 

FundApps' Position Limits platform provides clients access to...

 

 

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Clean, updated data

Automated data sourcing from the FIA Tech’s Databank, trading calendar data, direct exchange data and more to ensure access to up-to-date and usable data.

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Automated calculations

Our in-house regulatory experts interpret complex limit definitions, define the calculations and translate them into the rules that power our proven rules engine.

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Pre-trade & Intra-day Monitoring

Pivot from post-trade monitoring to First Line of Defence with our outbound API that enables pre-trade/intraday position limit monitoring for the Front Office.

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Interactive warning system

The ability to set up bespoke alerts to suit a variety of risk appetites ensures adequate warning of when positions are approaching limits.

The answer is automation

Our Position Limits platform is more than just the technology, it comes with the hard-to-get data, rules designed by regulatory experts as well as amazing customer service.

Our Blogs

SFC Announces Changes to Position Limit Regime

SFC Announces Changes to Position Limit Regime

The first changes to the SFC Position Limit Regime since 2017 take effect on 22 December 2023, altering four major requirements for investment managers.

Why Derivatives Limit Monitoring Needs Automation

Why Derivatives Limit Monitoring Needs Automation

Learn why derivatives limit monitoring needs automation & why a manual intervention process, takes an inordinate amount of effort to keep working effectively.

Peeling Back the Layers of Position Limits

Peeling Back the Layers of Position Limits

Position Limits cover the purchase and trading of a broad set of derivatives across asset classes and instruments. Where did it all start?

Position Limits keep vying for the compliance spotlight, and for good reason

Position Limits keep vying for the compliance spotlight, and for good reason

Our latest blog focuses on how derivatives limit monitoring is still a moveable feast and needs to be kept on top of, highlighting changes in 2022.

Monitoring Position Limits with a Difference - The FundApps Way

Monitoring Position Limits with a Difference - The FundApps Way

An overview of FundApps vs. Competitors in the Position Limits monitoring space

CFTC clamps down on Position Limits violations

CFTC clamps down on Position Limits violations

CFTC, the U.S derivatives markets regulator, issues large fine to Tyson Foods for violating position limits monitoring due to aggregation errors.