DataTracks Glacier for Annex IV Reporting
DataTracks Glacier for Annex IV Reporting
Understanding the AIFMD – Annex IV Mandate
To increase scrutiny of AIFMs, the supervisory authority, ESMA, has come up with a new compliance model and framework for investment fund managers. The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) of the ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) is a regulatory framework that aims to enhance the supervision of alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs). Under this directive, the essential requirements include the authorisation of the fund manager and control over the delegation of tasks, such as separating portfolios and risk management.
When the AIFMD – Annex IV Reports be filed?
AIFMD- Annex IV reports must be filed quarterly, half-yearly or annually, depending on the value of Assets under Management.
AIFMD – Annex IV Solutions
AIFMD solutions ease the compliance burden of AIFMs and ensure that all aspects of the AIFMD reporting regime are met. By harnessing effective regulatory expertise from professionals who are well-versed with the ESMA directive, AIFMD solutions aim to build the most appropriate fund structure.
Choosing the Right AIFMD – Annex IV Solution
Even the most seasoned fund managers find the AIFMD reporting regime cumbersome and challenging. It requires data collection from multiple sources and complex calculations, considering the data elements, etc. This calls for a robust solution that addresses these challenges.
Considerations for a Robust AIFMD Solution
- Multiple source integration
- Output as per the relevant schema for reporting to multiple jurisdictions
- Zero maintenance hassle
- Comprehensive validation with an ability to track back to template
- Automatic update of new ESMA requirements
- Prompt customer support
DataTracks Glacier
Our advanced cloud-based solution is designed to streamline regulatory reporting in complex formats such as XBRL and XBRL-CSV. Built to support multiple global regulations, the platform ensures that your filings meet the exact requirements of local regulatory authorities quickly, accurately, and without hassle.
Why Choose Our Solution?
- Cloud-Based Platform: Access from anywhere, anytime
- End-to-End Automation: Minimise manual work, maximise efficiency
- Excel Upload: Simple and familiar input method
- Built-In Validation: Spot errors early with smart checks
- Jurisdiction-Specific Output: Tailored for local regulatory bodies
- XBRL & XBRL-CSV Output: Generate validated reports with ease
- Auto Taxonomy Updates: Stay compliant without manual updates
- Up-to-Date Validation Rules: Always aligned with regulatory changes
- Multi-User Access: Collaborate across teams
- Role-Based Permissions: Assign reviewer and preparer roles
- Lightweight & Fast: Designed for performance and speed
- Dedicated Product Support: Expert help when you need it
Challenges Faced by Fund Managers or Fund Administrators in AIFMD Reporting
Data Collation from Multiple Sources
Collecting and integrating data from several entities, including central administrators, portfolio managers and management companies, is cumbersome, considering the massive volumes of data that need to be collated.
Compliance with NCA is Tedious
The AIFMs are also required to comply with the required reporting format of the respective NCAs (National Competent Authorities), to which they must report, complying with over 300 points laid down by the supervisory authority, the ESMA – which puts an additional workload on alternate fund managers and fund institutions.
Review and Validation of Complicated Calculations
AIFMs are required to review and validate regulatory calculations according to the ESMA and NCA classifications – a difficult task considering the complex nature of the calculations.
How DataTracks helps
Quality and Accuracy at its Best
From workflow, to validation, to control functionalities, DataTracks manages the generation and calculation required by the directive, in accordance with new requirements, in the required format, and ON TIME.
Stay Compliant with Changing ESMA and NCA Requirements
The agile and adaptable solution offered by DataTracks ensures that the software responds to the regulatory changes quickly, making sure that you are always compliant and that you meet the submission deadlines of both the ESMA and the NCA.
Tailored According to Your Needs
The AIFMD solutions provided by DataTracks are tailored according to the number of funds and the frequency of filing of each AIFM, which helps to overcome the challenges of AIFMD reporting.
Laying the Reporting Foundation
By implementing accurate AIFMD reporting structures, DataTracks lays a solid foundation for the compliance of AIFMs with the reporting recommendations of this directive. Not just that, but the built-in validation engine offered by DataTracks also enables AIFMs to achieve data consistency.
