IBOR Standards Working Group Paper

The Original IBOR Standards Working Group Paper, released in 2014, defines the modern Investment Book of Record (IBOR) requirements and definitions. The paper introduces the concept of "live extract" IBORs, also called generation-3 IBORs.

A Generation-3 IBOR dynamically generates positions upon request without reliance on stored snapshots, which create flexibility to include/exclude any transactions or cash movements of any state into the positions. The paper outlines the needs of users, focusing on enhancing data confidence across internal functions like the Front Office, to bolster investment decision-making and mitigate operational risk.

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All Investment Book of Record (IBOR) Articles

Investment Book of Record Definition

Our article provides a comprehensive Investment Book of Record definition and unpacks the benefits and outline the three different types of IBORs in investment management.

Data quality is the intersection of complete, timely and accurate data. Includes explanation texts

Front-to-Back-Office Platform vs Investment Book of Record

Understanding the difference between a front-to-back-office platform and an Investment Book of Record is crucial for asset managers to make the most informed investment decisions.

IBOR looked at from two different angles

5 Business Problems Solved by Investment Books of Record

An Investment Book of Record can provide many benefits for an Asset Manager. We explore 5 business problem that a well-designed IBOR can solve, categorised in two areas.

Limina's IBOR compared to the Investment Book of Record Global Standard

Our article provides a comprehensive review of what the Investment Book of Record Global Standard is as well as detailing how the Limina IBOR compares.

State concept of trades as they affect position through their lifecycle

How an Investment Book of Record Enhances Trade Lifecycle Management

Find out how an IBOR considers all lifecycle stages of all transaction types when building position views for both front, middle and back-office use cases.

3rd Generation investment book of record, also called live-extract IBOR

How an Investment Book of Record Enables a Better Portfolio View

In this article, we consider the second key parameter of transactions (and positions) in the context of an IBOR: time. Specifically, how a live extract IBOR can achieve enhanced portfolio views.

1st Generation investment book of record, also called flush and fill IBOR

Batch-Based Data Processing vs. Real-Time Event-Driven Data Processing

Are batch-based systems causing you headaches in the Front Office? We look at the challenges batch-based systems create for Asset Managers, particularly in the Front Office, and explore alternative approaches.

Buy-side system examples, from best of breed to front to back

Best-of-Breed Investment Management Systems

Discover the evolution of investment management's best-of-breed systems, weighing their benefits and limitations. Before exploring the emergence of integrated solutions and glimpsing into potential future developments.

IBOR, ABOR, PBOR and CBOR; Differences between these Books of Record

Discover why there are so many different Books of Record (BOR) in Asset Management and the differences between Investment Book of Record (IBOR), Accounting Book of Record (ABOR), Performance Book of Record (PBOR) and Custody Book of Record (CBOR).

Limina investment management system dashboard in a mac book

The Best Investment Books of Record (IBORs)

Explore how IBOR technology has changed and evolved since the 2014 global standard was released and why there's only 2 real 3rd Generation IBOR solutions.

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