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DST Systems
Leading cloud-based provider of financial services technology solutions. SS&C Technologies owns and maintains the best financial technology in the industry
DST Systems
Leading cloud-based provider of financial services technology solutions. SS&C Technologies owns and maintains the best financial technology in the industry
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Kansas City
Corporate office
Kansas City, MO, United States
Additional offices
San Francisco · Alexandria · Chicago
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at DST Systems?
DST Systems no longer operates as an independent entity. Since its April 2018 acquisition by SS&C Technologies, strategic and operational decisions are made by SS&C's leadership team, headed by CEO Bill Stone (per SS&C Technologies, 2018).
What investment stages does SS&C Technologies target?
SS&C does not invest capital; it provides technology and services to asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, banks, insurers, and healthcare organizations. Its offerings span front-office portfolio management to back-office fund administration and transfer agency.
How does SS&C source proprietary deal flow?
SS&C's deal flow stems from its position as the largest independent hedge fund and private equity administrator and the largest mutual fund transfer agency. Its platform processes over $45 trillion in assets, creating a distribution network for white papers, events, and consulting engagements that reach 23,000 clients.
Is SS&C structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
SS&C Technologies is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: SSNC) and operates as a global financial technology and services provider. It is not a family office or venture firm. DST Systems is a subsidiary brand within SS&C.
Does SS&C participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
SS&C does not participate in fund commitments or direct deals as an investor. Its business is selling technology and outsourced services to investment funds and financial institutions.
Which sectors does SS&C explicitly avoid?
SS&C does not publicly disclose any sectors it avoids. Its client base spans financial services and healthcare, with no explicit exclusions stated.
How is DST Systems related to SS&C Technologies?
DST Systems was acquired by SS&C Technologies in April 2018 for $5.4 billion. DST's capabilities were integrated into SS&C's technology and services platform. The DST brand is retained as part of SS&C's combined offering (per SS&C Technologies, 2018).
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