Abstract: The present invention provides automated methods and systems for electronic order routing, and, more particularly, for selecting, ordering, routing, confirming, and tracking orders for financial instruments, such as mutual funds, among multiple buyers and sellers. More specifically, the present invention provides end-to-end, straight-through-transaction processing methods and systems for multiple financial instruments combining order routing, execution, settlement, foreign exchange, and custodial services to financial service providers with a retail customer base.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for advanced multi-currency collateral monitoring and controlling for use in a variety of businesses. The system maintains portfolios of collateral accounts and liability information. It supports transaction processing whether by manual input or SWIFT messaging. The system has the ability to apply acceptance rules in determining whether a security purchase by a client is of a sufficient quality as to have collateral value. Additionally, the system may hold-up or prevent a security sale based upon insufficient collateral remaining in the client's accounts. Tables, preferably located in a relational database are included within the system for assessing the risk associated with holding securities of a particular type, and the risk associated with holding securities in currencies other than the liability currency.