Case — APG-AM | Asset management

Strengthen pre- and post-trade compliance with a centralised order and execution management framework.

APG is one of the world’s largest pension investors, with offices in Heerlen, Amsterdam, New York and Hong Kong. At the end of 2024, APG managed approximately €616 billion in assets for its pension funds and 4.6 million participants. Its objective is to generate attractive and sustainable investment returns for its customers.

What was the problem?
Regulatory and internal requirements placed growing emphasis on robust pre- and post-trade compliance checks. In parallel, trading activity was spread across multiple platforms and counterparties, creating a fragmented execution landscape. To reduce complexity and strengthen oversight, APG set out to establish a simplified and centralised order and execution management set-up covering all asset classes.

Solution
APG selected thinkFolio for order management and Flextrade for execution management. Together, these systems provide consistent compliance controls, seamless routing across venues, and integrated reporting.

How did Varrlyn work together with APG-AM?
Varrlyn successfully supported the programme from inception, supplying experienced business analysts and project management. Our team worked across asset classes including ETD, equities, fixed income, FX, money markets and OTC derivatives. We guided requirements, aligned compliance and execution workflows, and managed delivery across a multi-year transformation.

Outcome
APG now operates a consolidated OMS/EMS environment with enhanced control, improved efficiency, and a foundation for future growth.

Account manager Martin Defauwes