Euroclear FundsPlace®: A comprehensive solution for alternative and private market investments

As the alternative investment landscape continues to evolve, so too must the infrastructure that supports its growth.

Preqin (www.preqin.com) forecasts that global alternatives Asset Under Management (AuM) will rise to $29.22 trillion by 2029, up 74.1% from $16.78 trillion at the end of 2023. This rapid expansion brings added complexity to the operations of alternative and private market funds, necessitating a robust, scalable infrastructure to meet the demands of increasing investor volumes and multifaceted fund structures.

Euroclear FundsPlace is a fully digitised platform that addresses these evolving complexities head-on. Euroclear’s comprehensive, fully digitised platform offers unmatched automation, efficiency and scalability, empowering asset managers, distributors and fund administrators to thrive in the dynamic world of alternative investments. From hedge funds to private market and semi-liquid funds, Euroclear is uniquely positioned to meet the operational challenges across all segments of the alternatives industry.

Driving innovation with advanced technology

What sets Euroclear apart is its robust technological backbone, designed to streamline the entire investment journey. By leveraging automation and digitisation to eliminate friction points and enhance operational efficiency, Euroclear empowers clients to focus on growth and innovation.

“With Euroclear FundsPlace, we’re addressing the pain points our clients face in alternative investments,” says Vincent Clause, Global Head of Fund Strategy at Euroclear. “By offering a digitised platform that supports everything from onboarding to settlement and reporting, we’re enabling clients to tap into new opportunities and scale their operations with confidence.”

"By offering a digitised platform that supports everything from onboarding to settlement and reporting, we’re enabling clients to tap into new opportunities and scale their operations with confidence." 


Vincent Clause - Global Head of Fund Strategy, Euroclear

Key capabilities of the platform

  • Digitised investor onboarding: Through a secure, single online platform, investor onboarding becomes swift and simple, reducing administrative burden.
  • Pre-filled, digitally signable subscription documentation: Clients can electronically sign and submit documents, ensuring an accelerated and compliance investment process.
  • Integrated capital call notices and account statements: Investors gain a comprehensive view of all funds on one platform, boosting transparency and operational ease.
  • Automated capital distributions: By automating the distribution process, Euroclear’s technology enhances transparency while reducing manual intervention and errors.
  • Series funding and redemption processing capabilities: Funds with varying liquidity structures, including lock-up periods, are supported seamlessly and redemptions can be easily processed with minimal delays.
  • Multiple settlement mechanisms: Euroclear’s platform handles pre-payment, Delivery Versus Payment (DVP) and capital call mechanisms. With its neutral stance on settlement models, Euroclear offers unrivalled flexibility, enabling managers to launch multiple funds with different mechanisms to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
  • Liquidity management tools: Series funding, soft-locks and redemption periods are supported, ensuring seamless fund operation even for complex liquidity structures.
  • Flexible account structures: Both custody and ex-custody account models are available. By offering flexible account structures, Euroclear allows investor-level segregation when required, helping prevent penalties or clawback processes in cases of unsegregated orders.
  • Nominee provision: For open-ended funds, this feature simplifies onboarding by reducing the AML/KYC burden for clients and addressing liability concerns, particularly in cases of investor defaults.
  • Support for semi-liquid and standard alternatives: Whether your focus is on highly liquid hedge funds or private market strategies, Euroclear’s platform is designed to meet your fund’s operational requirements.
  • Integration with SWIFT, API and browser-based interfaces: Euroclear supports integration with clients’ internal systems, enabling seamless connectivity and operational efficiency.

Operational readiness for alternative funds

Euroclear’s operational know-how and readiness stand out when it comes to handling alternative funds. With decades of experience in global financial markets and a deep understanding of regulatory complexities, Euroclear has built a platform that not only meets the needs of today’s alternative funds landscape but is prepared for the future. Euroclear’s infrastructure ensures compliance with multi-jurisdictional requirements, allowing fund managers to scale across borders with confidence.

Euroclear’s continued investment in advanced automation minimises the need for manual intervention, reducing operational risks and costs for all parties involved. For fund administrators, this translates into smoother operations, faster reporting and easier management of larger, more complex investor bases.

Moreover, Euroclear FundsPlace is fully equipped to handle the operational demands of both hedge funds and private market funds, allowing it to expand its offering to encompass all alternatives. This makes Euroclear’s platform ideal for clients with a portfolio of hedge funds who are looking to diversify into private market investments, knowing that both asset classes can be seamlessly managed under one platform.

Tailored solutions for asset managers, fund administrators and distributors

Euroclear FundsPlace addresses the specific challenges faced by key market participants, offering tailored benefits to each.

  • Asset managers:  Reach a more diverse investor base and expedite capital raising by leveraging Euroclear’s network of more than 3,000 distributors. Distribute all kinds of alternative and private market funds globally, with full support for open-ended and closed-ended fund structures.
  • Fund administrators: Experience greater operational efficiency through the digitisation of the investment lifecycle, making it easier to manage growing investor bases and comply with multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements.
  • Distributors: Expand your offerings with increased access to alternative funds, including a wide range of private market funds. As a result, client portfolios can be enhanced and operational burdens reduced.

Unrivalled expertise and commitment to alternatives

Euroclear’s expertise in alternative investments is at the core of its FundsPlace offering. As a trusted partner to institutions looking to navigate the complexities of alternative funds, from onboarding to settlement, Euroclear understands the challenges presented by this growing industry.

By combining cutting-edge technology with deep market insight, Euroclear FundsPlace delivers a solution that not only supports today’s requirements but anticipates the needs of tomorrow’s rapidly evolving alternative investment landscape.


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