SAS Recognized as Top Leader in All Asset and Liability Management Categories by Chartis Research

SAS: A Dominant Leader in Asset and Liability Management

In a recent assessment by Chartis Research, SAS has achieved the remarkable feat of being named a category leader in all six quadrants of the asset and liability management (ALM) market analysis. This recognition marks the third consecutive year that SAS, a frontrunner in data analytics and artificial intelligence, has maintained its top position across all ALM categories, reinforcing its commitment to addressing the complexities and challenges faced by financial institutions.

The report published on February 18, 2026, highlights SAS's exceptional ability to help financial services firms not only navigate risks but also optimize their return on investments.

What is Asset and Liability Management?

Originally viewed as a mere reporting function, ALM has evolved into a crucial strategic component within banks and financial institutions. It plays a vital role in balancing risks associated with market fluctuations, credit, capital, and liquidity. As the economic landscape becomes increasingly unpredictable, the demand for sophisticated ALM analytics has surged. Financial entities leverage ALM to effectively manage mismatches between assets and liabilities, particularly concerning interest rates and liquidity risks.

SAS's Unparalleled ALM Offerings

Leading the evaluation, Chartis noted that SAS’s comprehensive suite of ALM solutions stems from a robust foundation, built on decades of risk management experience with diverse financial institutions.

1. Asset and Liability Management Solutions: Chartis recognized SAS for its advanced capabilities in behavioral analytics and interest rate modeling. Their tools stand out for analyzing the interdependencies between credit and interest rates, offering sophisticated methods that cater to the unique challenges in the ALM space.

2. Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP): SAS’s cloud-native Viya architecture enhances the FTP lifecycle’s operational efficiency. This platform incorporates robust methodologies and integrates seamlessly with other ALM solutions for multidimensional cash flow modeling and stress testing.

3. Liquidity Risk Management (LRM): With its Viya framework, SAS consolidates disparate data streams into a cohesive environment, enabling high-frequency analytical processing tailored for LRM—all while ensuring data management excellence.

4. Capital and Balance Sheet Optimization: By integrating cutting-edge optimization techniques with economic theories of risk, SAS allows firms to refine their portfolio architectures significantly, managing credit risk and interest rate volatility simultaneously.

5. Hedging and Risk Management: Chartis acknowledged SAS for offering advanced analytics that facilitate intricate hedging optimizations and analyses that address market risk and liquidity management.

6. Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA): SAS excels in providing a structured and transparent framework that merges high-performance data management with thorough financial analysis, positioning it as a leader in this category.

Consistent Recognition

SAS not only dominated Chartis's ALM assessment but also achieved the highest scores across several categories, validating its comprehensive offering and breadth of solutions. With 32 vendors under review, SAS was recognized as the top provider in Completeness of Offering for ALM solutions and liquidity risk management. In the latest Chartis RiskTech100 rankings, SAS placed No. 2 among the best in risk management technology, underscoring its reputation for excellence across the board.