Ionixx Blogs

Technology Implementation in Capital Markets: Turning Strategy into Sustainable Change 

Reading Time: 2 minutes In an industry where speed, accuracy, and transparency drive competitive advantage, the modernization of capital markets systems has become both inevitable and transformative. Yet, beyond the technological complexity, the success of these initiatives lies in aligning innovation with business strategy, operational resilience, and human adoption.  The Evolving Capital Markets Landscape  Read more…

Build Smarter: Why In-House Isn’t the Best Bet for Market Data Infrastructure  

Reading Time: 3 minutes In capital markets, the systems behind trading desks are mission-critical. Technology dictates how your firm handles real-time data, scales infrastructure for new markets, or stays compliant with constant exchange updates.  Today, most firms are faced with finding the best path to manage their tech requirements:  Should we build this ourselves Read more…

Why Service, Not Spreadsheets, Is Redefining Broker Relationships 

Reading Time: 2 minutes A new study from Crisil Coalition Greenwich just confirmed something many buy-side desks have been saying quietly for years: in trading, technology and capital matters, but service is what sustains relationships.  Nearly 70% of senior buy-side equity traders ranked customer service as the single most important factor in their high-touch Read more…

Custom Workflows in CRIMS: Where to Build and Where to Adapt 

Reading Time: 3 minutes Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS) has become a cornerstone platform for asset managers, traders, and compliance teams across the buy-side. It’s robust, modular, and highly configurable – but as anyone who’s gone live knows, successful deployment is only the beginning.  The real value of CRIMS is unlocked post-implementation – Read more…

Rethinking IMS Platform Implementations: The Case for a Hybrid Delivery Model 

Reading Time: 3 minutes For many asset managers and financial institutions, implementing an Investment Management System (IMS) like CRIMS or Aladdin is a mission-critical transformation. Yet, the execution of these large-scale projects often adheres rigidly to the traditional waterfall methodology, step-by-step, linear, and highly structured. While this model brings clarity and sequencing, it doesn’t Read more…

Modernization in Motion: Future-Proofing Investment Operations 

Reading Time: 3 minutes The investment management industry is in the midst of a sweeping transformation. Driven by the convergence of regulatory shifts, technology acceleration, and rising investor expectations.  Firms are starting to treat modernization as a continuous, strategic priority.  At Ionixx, we work closely with firms navigating this transition, helping them build the Read more…

Post-Go-Live Support Gaps and What’s Really Going On? 

Reading Time: 3 minutes “The implementation is done… but we’re still struggling day to day.”  This is a common reality across investment firms after deploying enterprise platforms like CRIMS or BlackRock’s Aladdin. Despite successful implementations, many teams find themselves reverting to manual workarounds, siloed spreadsheets, and legacy processes.  The issue isn’t with the technology itself Read more…

When the Workflow Doesn’t Work: Misalignment in IMS Implementation 

Reading Time: 3 minutes Many investment firms encounter a familiar challenge post-implementation: the system fails to reflect how their teams actually operate.  Platforms like Charles River IMS (CRIMS) and BlackRock Aladdin are robust, enterprise-grade systems designed for broad applicability across asset managers. However, their out-of-the-box configurations are intentionally generic to support a wide range Read more…

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