Abstract: A computerized data processing system includes an external data interface for communicating with nonuser outside sources of investment data and processing such data and delivering such data to a server which processes and stores such investment data in a central databank. Users may access the data stored in the central database which is supported by the server through an external user interface. The receiving, processing, creating and disseminating of data is a shared responsibility which is divided between the external user interface and the server. Multiple users may access the server simultaneously. The preferred embodiments employ a relational database, dynamically linked libraries, and multiple compliance capabilities. The system is particularly suited for use with mutual fund portfolio management and transactional information.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inputting financial data, modifying, formatting and adding to pre-existing data on the basis of such input and, if desired, engaging in further processing of the data and accessing the data through a computer interface which may be directly accessed by unskilled and semi-skilled personnel. Such personnel may introduce a wide range of parameters for purposes of selecting specific desired data. The system is particularly advantageous in respect of maintaining records of investment transactions and providing ready access to the same. In the preferred approach, for selected categories of information, the user may elect one of three options as to each screen field to obtain rapid, customized information delivery. Also, the system preferably employs parallel processing and database performing tuning techniques. Hierarchical processing is employed in certain embodiments of the invention.