Autor: karl

  • FundsXML FundsXML GET INSIDE EVENT at BVI in Frankfurt

    FundsXML FundsXML GET INSIDE EVENT at BVI in Frankfurt

    For the first time, the FundsXML initiative organized a FundsXML Get Inside Event on the premises of BVI in Frankfurt am Main.  The keynote speaker was Rudolf Siebel the Managing Director of the BVI, who vehemently advocated the crucial role of the standardized FundsXML format for exchanging funds data information within Europe.  Once more, the FundsXML initiative was able to present well-known speakers, which had a lively exchange with the audience of around 65 interested persons. The selected speakers consisted of Karl Kauc (Erste Asset Management), Thomas Koop (BVI), Peter Raffelsberger (Amundi Austria) and Fabrice Puziak (KNEIP).

    In the presence of numerous guests, the structure of the FundsXML Organization, as well as fundamental features of the format itself, were discussed. It was stressed that in an ever-changing environment, asset managers more than ever require efficient structures to process information and data. This is where the idea of FundsXML as a Europe-wide standardized data format for exchanging fund data comes in. The FundsXML Format facilitates the structured information exchange between investment companies, data vendors, authorities, insurance companies and many more.

  • Invitation: FundsXML GET INSIDE EVENT in FRANKFURT

    Invitation: FundsXML GET INSIDE EVENT in FRANKFURT

    The FundsXML event will give you an overview of the basics and application possibilities for automated data exchange with FundsXML.

    Location GET INSIDE EVENT: BVI Bockenheimer Anlage 15,
    60322 Frankfurt am Main, GERMANY

    Please register here for your attendance
    The event is free of charge.

  • Open-source FundsXML CSV Converter

    Open-source FundsXML <-> CSV Converter

    To convert a FundsXML to CSV and vice versa the mechanism has never been as easy as it is with the new open source C ++ based FundsXML <-> CSV Converter. Listening to users’ challenges in creating FundsXML documents, the tool was designed to allow interested parties an easy conversion of files between the two different formats.

    Currently the FundsXML <-> CSV converter can be used as a command-line tool which is useful for both interactive and batch processing. To perform the conversion, the FundsXML <-> CSV Converter needs compulsorily an input file (FundsXML or CSV), the matching mapping-definition as well as an appropriate template file. At the moment the tool comes with ready-to-use mapping definitions for EMT, TPT, holdings data and NAV data. To name but a few features, the tool is logging content and format errors of the input files (either CSV or FundsXML format) and the names of the processed files along with status information when working in batch mode.

    For data other than represented in the above listed mapping-definitions, additional structural information and parameters can to be supplied respectively in the mapping-definition and the template file. While the template file (in CSV format) is defining the order of columns, the column delimiters and the format of the numbers, modifying the mapping-definition file (in CSV format) allows interested parties to customize the behavior for their specific application.

    Please visit our New FundsXML-TOOLS site:

    http://www.xml-tools.net/fundsxml/fundsxml-csv-converter.html

    http://www.xml-tools.net/index.html

  • FundsXML at the FundConnect conference on Regulatory Reporting

    FundsXML at the FundConnect conference on Regulatory Reporting

    FundsXML was invited to two conferences on the complex regulatory reporting obligations for European asset management companies. These conferences, hosted by FundConnect, took place in Stockholm and Oslo on the 20th and 21st November 2018.In the presence of numerous guests from politics, business and academia, scenarios and approaches to facilitate the growing reporting burden were presented. The programme focused on fund data standardization initiatives, but also aspects on the sustainable development of financial instruments were discussed from the viewpoint of investors. The FundsXML Initiative was represented by Andy Chan from Robeco Netherlands and Peter Raffelsberger from Amundi Austria. While Andy Chan spoke about the organization of FundsXML and its usage at Robeco, Peter Raffelsberger presented the technical structure and why FundsXML is a perfect solution for efficient and high-quality transfer of fund related data.

  • New TPT 4.0 Data items integrated

    New TPT 4.0 Data items integrated

    The new version of FundsXML 4.1.3 has integrated all changes and adaptations of the Tripartite Template (TPT) 4.0 of 3 April 2018. There are also some changes in the EMT section. All „indicative“ data items are changed from optional to mandatory. Users of the regulatory reportings should always use only the latest FundsXML version, which reproduces the latest status of the respective templates.

  • Changes in EMT section

    Changes in EMT section

    Due to practical experience there was a need in the EMT section to change some items from mandatory to optional. Therefore the FundsXML Working Group Content/Technique by order of the FundsXML Standards Committee has worked out the new version. The new FundsXML version 4.1.2 is now available for download.
    The changes In detail:

    For Funds, to switch to optional (as conditional), in the node “CostsAndChargesExAnte”:
    – 07020_One-off_cost_Financial_Instrument_entry_cost
    – 07030_One-off_cost_Financial_Instrument_maximum_entry_cost_fixed_amount_Italy
    – 07040_One-off_cost_Financial_Instrument_maximum_entry_cost_acquired
    – 07050_One-off_costs_Financial_Instrument_maximum_exit_cost
    – 07060_One-off_costs_Financial_Instrument_maximum_exit_cost_fixed_amount_Italy
    – 07070_One-off_costs_Financial_Instrument_maximum_exit_cost_acquired
    In addition, the following data fields and the full node “CostsAndChargesExPost” should be switched to optional:
    – 08030_Financial_Instrument_Ongoing_costs_ex_post (for Funds and Structured securities, in two node)
    – 08050_Financial_Instrument_Management_fee_ex_post (only for funds)
    – 08070_Financial_Instrument_Transaction_costs_ex_post
    – 08080_Financial_Instrument_Incidental_costs_ex_post

  • Validation of FundsXML files

    Validation of FundsXML files

    By enabling interested parties to validate their FundsXML documents we are further simplifying the use of the FundsXML format. The validation process ensures that your FundsXML document respects the rules dictated by the corresponding FundsXML schema. Beyond that, this process also confirms that your document meets the W3C requirements for being XML and is therefore considered well-formed.

    Many xml tools offer a very simple method for checking XML documents against a XML schema. By referencing the corresponding XML schema as an attribute in the root node your XML tool is able to load the XML Schema. In this way it validates the FundsXML document automatically.

    Simply add this information to the root node:

    Validation against an XML schema includes the following checks:

    – XML document is well-formed (e.g. only one root node, correct closing of open tags, … )
    – All XML nodes exist in the XML schema (and are used in the correct order)
    – All mandatory XML nodes exist in the XML document
    – The content of an XLM field is valid according to the defined format (e.g. valid numbers, valid dates)
    – All UniqueIDs (within positions and transactions) exist in the AssetMasterData section

  • European MiFID Template (EMT) – FundsXML 4.1.0 converter

    European MiFID Template (EMT) – FundsXML 4.1.0 converter

    Since releasing the FundsXML version 4.1.0. the MiFID Template (EMT) is a key part of this schema.
    However, out of habit numerous companies continue working with the outmoded csv format.
    To encourage an ever increasing role of the cutting-edge FundsXML format we are prepared to give interrested parties a helping hand on that matter.
    In the light of the above, it is possible to facilitate the switch to the FundsXML 4.1.0 format by means of a modern Java-based FundsXML Converter.
    Another clear advantage is that this converter can handle the additional MiFIDII data which is required by WM Data.

    The converter can be downloaded on the github repository: https://github.com/karlkauc/FundsXML-EMT-Converter

  • FundsXML V4.1 ready for MiFID II and PRIIPS

    FundsXML V4.1 ready for MiFID II and PRIIPS

    FundsXML V4.1 is now supporting the latest MiFID II (EMT) and PRIIPS (EPT/CEPT) templates. Detailled documentation on the MiFID II and PRIIPS data structure is available. Along with some additional enhancements in the fund static data and holdings sections this version will once more help the fund management industry in fulfilling regulatory reporting requirements in a very efficient way.

  • FundsXML met the Luxembourg Fund Industry community

    FundsXML met the Luxembourg Fund Industry community

    FundsXML members met Luxembourg Fund Industry community at an event in Luxembourg hosted by KNEIP on the 13th of June.

    Carsten Lueders, Secretary of the FundsXML Standards Committee, opened up the event presenting the objectives and vision of the data delivery standard FundsXML for the pan-european fund industry. He stressed the benefits of using this standard to achieve efficiencies in communicating fund data between interested partners like Funds Manufacturers, Funds Distributors and Fund Data Providers. Katja Titulski (OeKB) provided insights into the numerous areas of application of FundsXML. She presented the modular concept of the new schema version 4.0 and illustrated the tools for an improved documentation.

    Fabrice Puziak (KNEIP) gave an update on regulatory reportings and their translation into FundsXML schemas. The focus was on SolvencyII TPT template, PRIIPs EPT template and the upcoming Mifid2 EMT template as discussed at the respective Working Groups on European level.

    The standardized format FundsXML facilitates to communicate and exchange data between the different partners of the fund market.