MERLIN SECURITIES RELEASES COMPASS 2.0 |
Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Author: Press Release
Multi-prime, multi-account, real-time P&L platform incorporates latest risk
and exposure analytics
SAN FRANCISCO – OCT. 5, 2011 – Merlin Securities, a leading brokerage services
and technology solutions provider, today announced that it has released the next
generation of Merlin Compass. Merlin Compass 2.0 is a real-time portfolio
analytics application that incorporates the latest trading and risk tools and
provides hedge fund managers with intraday performance, exposure and risk
analytics across multiple custodians, prime brokers and accounts asset classes.
Merlin Compass 2.0 incorporates major improvements including the integration of
trading, positions and risk information, increased customization, robust
filtering, and multiple workspaces. Other enhancements include the introduction
of dynamic watch lists and benchmark tracking. In addition, more than 100 new
data elements give users the ability to break out key metrics by long, short,
gross and net values, in multiple currencies across most asset classes.
“We are continually working to expand Merlin’s capabilities on the technology
front,” said Bob Garrett, senior partner and chief technology officer of Merlin.
“Our vision is to combine the best automation and decision support found on the
sell side with the best of the buy-side desks in a way that is viable for our
client base. Intraday capability like that offered by Merlin Compass 2.0 is the
cornerstone of this approach.”
As with prior versions, Merlin Compass 2.0 integrates seamlessly with the
MerlinPRIME™ and MerlinSHARP™ portfolio management and trading platforms to
provide real-time portfolio updates and to integrate with fund managers’ unique
workflow and practices.
Merlin Compass, launched in January 2009, is a market-leading, real-time P&L and
risk platform that provides intraday performance attribution and exposure, as
well as portfolio activity and allocations tracking and reporting. It integrates
with any trading platform using the FIX protocol.
“Merlin has built its business by focusing on our clients’ technology needs, and
we understand that fund managers need the best information systems possible in
order to effectively generate returns for their limited partners,” said Aaron
Vermut, senior partner and chief operating officer of Merlin. “The release of
Merlin Compass 2.0 further demonstrates our commitment to bring the latest
technologies to the desktop of the fund manager.”
About Merlin Securities
Merlin is a leading brokerage services and technology provider, offering
integrated solutions to the alternative investment industry. The firm serves
single- and multi-primed asset managers, providing them with a broad suite of
solutions including dynamic performance attribution, analytics and reporting,
seamless multi-custody services, capital development, 24-hour international
trading, securities lending experts and institutional brokerage. Merlin has
offices in New York, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, San Diego, Dallas and
Toronto. Merlin utilizes the custodial and clearing operations of J.P. Morgan,
Goldman Sachs and National Bank of Canada. Merlin is a member of FINRA, SIPC and
IROC. For more information, please visit www.merlinsecurities.com.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Hedge Fund Contact:
Aaron Vermut
Merlin Securities
(415) 848-4058
avermut@merlinsecurities.com
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