WINDSOR, Conn., Dec. 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SS&C Technologies (Nasdaq:SSNC), a global provider of financial services software and software-enabled services, today announced that Heward Investment Management Inc. has chosen SS&C's Global Wealth Platform™ (GWP). The integrated portfolio management solution will streamline and enhance operations across the investment manager's business.
Ronald J. Samo, Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer at Heward Investment Management said, "When the time came to upgrade our existing technology, we were looking for a state-of-the-art, cloud-based integrated platform. We are confident that Global Wealth Platform will deliver the scalability and flexibility we need to continue our growth."
GWP will bolster Heward's efficiency across trading, accounting and compliance, providing more robust client communications and reporting capabilities. The comprehensive solution will also integrate real-time pricing and performance and attribution analysis capabilities.
"This win demonstrates our commitment to providing our clients with world-class technology," said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SS&C Technologies. "We are confident that the extensive functionality of GWP will deliver Heward Investment Management a competitive edge and we are thrilled to be their partner of choice as they continue to expand their business."
About Heward Investment Management
Heward Investment Management has been providing client-focused portfolio management services since 1981. The firm's independence and disciplined investment management approach have made Heward Investment Management a trusted partner by providing clients with value-added performance. For more information, please visit www.heward.com.
About SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial software-enabled services and software focused exclusively on the global financial services industry. Founded in 1986, SS&C has its headquarters in Windsor, Connecticut and offices around the world. Some 5,500 financial services organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services. These clients in the aggregate manage over $26 trillion in assets.
Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq:SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.