AlphaCert attends the 10th IDT Summit in Sydney

Our COO, Scott Taylor, recently represented AlphaCert at the 10th Investment Data & Technology (IDT) Fund Business Summit in Sydney. The event brought together industry leaders in the investment management sector, and focused on how fund managers can shape their data and technology strategy with evolving service provider offerings.

The summit provided a valuable platform for discussing the challenges and opportunities ahead. These conversations reinforced what we see every day with our clients; turning data into a strategic advantage is more important than ever.

Throughout these discussions, three key insights stood out:

Building the right operating model for data control

A common challenge for funds is finding the optimal model that improves visibility and control of data without dramatically increasing cost and complexity. 

A hybrid approach, such as leveraging external expertise while retaining core capabilities, was highlighted as a practical path – particularly for small to medium enterprises. Partnering with providers that bring specialist knowledge and uplift can create real advantage.

Speed and accuracy as competitive advantage 

The ability to move data from source to decision-makers quickly and accurately is becoming a differentiator. 

It’s not just about speed of delivery, as ensuring accuracy is equally critical. Technology is proving to be a powerful enabler in achieving this balance.

The importance of data quality and validation

Data quality remains fundamental. Feeding data warehouses or data lakes with inaccurate data can lead to costly consequences.

A robust Investment Data Management (IDM) platform that validates and enriches market data before it enters downstream systems can mitigate these risks.

The ideal solution may involve combining an IDM with modern data warehouses, ensuring both trust and scalability in data use.

These are challenges we help our clients navigate everyday. At AlphaCert, we believe the right investment data management platform is essential to turning data into a genuine strategic advantage. 

Do the challenges of data control and quality sound familiar? These are common hurdles in the investment management sector, but they don't have to hold you back. AlphaCert's platform is designed to give you confidence in your data, so you can focus on making informed decisions.

Let's talk about how you can achieve greater control and accuracy. Get in touch with our friendly team of experts or learn more about our investment data management platform.