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title: System considerations for Alternative Assets | Limina IMS
description: In this asset management interview, we discuss system support for alternative assets such with Matt McConnell, Investment Analyst at Helix. Watch now.
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# [System considerations for Alternative Assets | Limina IMS](https://www.limina.com/blog/alternative-investment-management-software)

 Written by [Matt McConnell](https://www.limina.com/blog/author/matt-mcconnell) | September, 19 | 2022

## A discussion with Matt McConnell, Investment Analyst at Helix

Matt McConnell of Helix discusses [software for alternative investments](https://www.limina.com/alternative-investment-management-software) with Limina’s Kristoffer Fürst. He outlines the different implications having alternatives in your portfolio might have on system support.

 

## What this episode on system support for alternative investments from our Asset Manager Interview Series covers

- Different views on how to group, categorise and track different types of investment ranging from real estate to art and close ended funds such as VC and PE-funds
- The difference between what front and back office want to see
- Is crypto a currency, an asset or both? The way a system decides to model it will have implications
- History and future of portfolio management systems

Visit [Matt McConnell’s profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mcconnell-82312a) and [Helix website](https://helixequities.com) or [book a demo with us](https://www.limina.com/book-a-demo), to see how we can help your business.

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