Clearwater for Pooled Funds

What are pooled funds? 

Pooled funds are a collection of funds in a portfolio from multiple investors aggregated into one fund for investment purposes. Regarding government investment pools, a state treasurer or an authorized governing board of another governmental entity may oversee pooled investment funds. These funds are used to invest cash from participating jurisdictions into securities approved by the applicable state’s investing laws.  

Unlike mutual funds, pooled funds in local government entities fall into the government exclusion clause and are not included in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), therefore exempt from SEC regulatory requirements. 

Why are pooled funds important? 

Pooling funds with other governments can bring about several benefits. It allows for economies of scale, which means that by combining resources, they can take advantage of lower investment costs. Having full-time portfolio management professionals also ensures that investments are carefully monitored and optimized to maximize returns. Another benefit for government entities is that by diversifying investments across different assets, they can lower the risk of losing money if one investment performs poorly. 

How does Clearwater Analytics help? 

Clearwater for Pooled Funds is an innovative financial solution tailored for both managers of local government investment pools and their participants to gain complete transparency into their investment portfolios, while using the capabilities at their fingertips to reduce risk with their investments, conduct in-depth analysis and drive financial growth to balance capital preservation and liquidity needs. We empower teams to manage local government investment pools seamlessly – including portal logins for fund participants and statement preparation, all in one platform. 

As an extension of the Clearwater platform, Clearwater for Pooled Funds leverages advanced data integrations and powerful accounting calculators to create a streamlined workflow that drives superior investment outcomes. Through a user-friendly interface, treasury teams can view data from various sources, conduct in-depth analysis, and gain valuable intelligence, streamline their accounting processes, and optimize their investment strategies for both the general fund and investment pools.  

We are proud to support the growth and stability of local government entities with our comprehensive and innovative financial management solution. Speak to an expert to learn more about Clearwater for Pooled Funds today.