FES Super Extends Partnership with SS&C

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) has announced the signing of a long-term agreement with Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund (FES Super), extending their existing partnership. This renewal underscores SS&C's leadership and growth momentum in Australia's pension market, following several strategic business wins in the region. FES Super will continue to leverage SS&C's cloud-hosted registry platform, Bluedoor, to manage its administrative requirements. Bluedoor supports real-time automation and straight-through processing, simplifying operations and enhancing member experience. Additionally, SS&C provides FES Super with digital member services and reporting solutions. Adrian Rutter, Secretary of FES Super, stated, "Our primary mission is to maximize the interests of our members. The flexible and customizable tools, combined with SS&C's reliable service, enable us to effectively fulfill this commitment. Through Bluedoor's system integration capabilities and cloud-native services, we can offer a high-performance, modern user experience to our members." Bluedoor serves as the foundational infrastructure of SS&C's Global Investor & Distribution Solutions (GIDS) for digital pension operations. The platform supports defined contribution, defined benefit, and retirement income products, allowing funds like FES Super to access and process data in real-time. Shaun McKenna, Head of GIDS Australia at SS&C, remarked, "We are delighted to continue our deep and long-standing partnership with FES Super. Since our initial collaboration almost 15 years ago, the fund has experienced significant growth. We look forward to working alongside the FES team to deliver outstanding member service experiences." This announcement coincides with SS&C's recent string of client engagements and renewals in Australia's pension and wealth management sectors, highlighting the strong demand for their advanced cloud solutions. As pension funds face increasing pressures to modernize and scale, SS&C has emerged as a preferred strategic partner for innovative and efficient operations focused on member-centric services. FES Super is the exclusive superannuation fund for employees of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) in Western Australia and its affiliated employers. It provides pensions and other benefits, including annuity products, to current and former DFES staff and associated employees. The fund also covers the United Firefighters Union of Western Australia, the Western Australian Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Association (Inc.), and the FES Superannuation Board. Its primary goal is to help members achieve financial security in retirement. More information about FES Super can be found at https://www.fessuper.com.au/. SS&C, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. With offices worldwide, SS&C serves over 22,000 financial services and healthcare institutions, ranging from the largest global corporations to small and mid-sized enterprises. These organizations rely on SS&C's expertise, scale, and technology. For more information about SS&C, visit www.ssctech.com. Follow SS&C on X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Facebook for updates. Industry experts have praised the renewed partnership between SS&C and FES Super, noting that it reflects the growing trust in SS&C's cloud-based solutions for managing complex pension and wealth management processes. The ability of Bluedoor to integrate seamlessly with existing systems and provide real-time data processing is seen as a significant advantage, particularly as funds seek to enhance operational efficiency and member satisfaction in an increasingly competitive environment. This move by FES Super also highlights the trend towards digital transformation in the Australian pension market, as many funds are eager to adopt modern technologies to streamline operations and deliver better services. SS&C's robust platform and extensive expertise make it a natural choice for such initiatives, solidifying its position as a leading player in the region.