Case study: Transforming transfer agency through platform migration and automation

Multi-jurisdictional investment group

Legacy transfer agency platforms can restrict access to data, limit automation, and create fragmented investor experiences

The client required a modern, integrated model to improve transparency, streamline onboarding, and enable scalable growth

We delivered a full platform migration, integrating legacy systems and implementing a digital, automation-led transfer agency solution

The challenge
  • Limited access to data and processes on a legacy platform

  • Manual onboarding and low levels of automation

  • Fragmented structures across multiple jurisdictions

  • Complex integration with legacy systems

The solution
  • Led end-to-end migration from incumbent provider

  • Integrated legacy data into a single transfer agency platform

  • Implemented digital onboarding (AML and KYC)

  • Enabled straight-through processing via system integration

  • Designed a scalable operating model to support distribution growth

The result
  • A digitised, scalable transfer agency model with improved access, automation, and investor experience.

  • Seamless migration of 5,000 investors and 75 funds

  • $2.4bn+ assets under administration

  • 799,592 historic transactions migrated

  • Fully digital onboarding with no manual documentation

  • Single investor view across structures

  • Foundation for future automation and AI enhancements

How can we help?
  • Migrate from legacy or third-party transfer agency platforms with minimal disruption

  • Digitise onboarding and investor servicing to improve speed and experience

  • Integrate transfer agency with fund accounting and broader operating models

  • Provide a single, scalable platform to support growth and distribution

  • Enhance data access, transparency, and operational control

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while supporting the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. For over two decades, we have continually disrupted the industry through our investment in innovation and talent.​

Today, we set the pace in fund and asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals.

 

 

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