APG FINANCIAL SOFTWARE
Exabel’s software will help APG to reduce the difficulties inherent in wielding alternative data and combining different datasets to extract greater value.
APG FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL
APG is one of the world’s leading pension funds and a pioneer amongst their peers in the use of alternative data, and we are honoured they have chosen the Exabel software platform to help drive their continued growth and success.Īt Exabel we strongly believe that by gaining new insights from alternative data sources, active investment firms will continue to consistently find an edge in the market and generate superior returns for their shareholders, in this case the Dutch taxpayers.Īlternative data represents a huge opportunity for today’s professional investors, but it also throws up significant challenges. Neil Chapman, CEO of Exabel commented: “We are delighted that the APG team has chosen Exabel as the platform for integrating alternative data into its investment strategies. We are pleased to take the next step in our alternative data journey together with Exabel.” APG is one of the world’s leading pension funds and a pioneer amongst their peers in the use of alternative data
We have built a great relationship with the Exabel team, based on sharing insights and knowledge. In terms of addressing our needs Exabel was the only platform that would let us achieve our goals. Olivier Hirtum, Senior Portfolio Manager Developed Market Equities at APG said: “APG started the search for an alternative data evaluation platform earlier this year and after performing a careful analysis of solutions available in the market, decided on partnering with Exabel. For every possible investment category, it has a dedicated group of highly educated specialists which provide the in-house expertise to be able to manage approximately 75% of its assets internally. APG pursues an active, sustainable, long term investment policy for its funds.
APG FINANCIAL TRIAL
Exabel’s integrated suite of investment research and analysis modules will enable APG to work collaboratively across teams and functions, improving efficiency in idea generation, modelling, testing and validation.Įxabel’s intuitive ‘coding-free’ user interface, extensive visualisation capabilities, and the application of quantitative machine learning technology will enable APG to gain insights from alternative data using cutting edge tools, freeing them from the constraints of scarce specialist data-science and quantitative analytical resources as well as the high cost of bespoke IT systems.ĪPG, with over €600 billion in assets under management, has chosen to partner with Exabel after a successful trial of the platform. Pre-integrated ‘ground truth’ data, combined with an intuitive user interface, rich data management and a purpose-built Signal Explorer for signal transformation and testing will enable APG to rapidly assess potential alternative data sources and signals for potency, relevance and insight. APG, the largest pension provider in the Netherlands, will use Exabel to extract insights from alternative data as part of its overall investment workflow.Įxabel is an end-to-end software platform designed to help an investment team use alternative data in its investment workflow. This allows us to provide insight into the impact it has on your personal financial balance when you make choices that affect your income or expenditure."ĪPG manages the assets of the €493 billion ($600 billion) Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, Heerlen, Netherlands.Exabel, the data and analytics platform, announces it has signed an agreement with the Dutch pension provider APG, to utilise the Exabel platform for integrating alternative data into its investment strategies. Paulien van Gurp, founder of Prikkl said in the news release: "We have developed a proven concept that allows us to take a picture of someone's finances in a short period of time. "At APG, we are working hard to make the pension participants of the APG affiliated funds financially fit in an accessible and affordable way," said Tom Romanowski, innovation director of APG, in a news release Thursday.ĪPG wants to remove the burden from employers so participants can take responsibility and make the right choices, Mr.
Under a new mandatory defined contribution system, defined benefit plan sponsors will switch to a DC arrangement. APG has partnered with Prikkl to help plan participants manage their finances when the new Dutch retirement rules arrive in 2026, which will increase their investment choices. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. APG Group agreed to acquire a 40% stake in financial adviser and technology firm Prikkl, a spokeswoman confirmed.
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