We have recently launched our latest Family Office Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) survey. This survey is unique because it enables both family offices and the families they serve to measure the quality of their back-office operations against their industry peers. The Family Office KPI provides an objective measure revealing where your office stands compared to…
Accounting in Real Estate Private Equity Investing
Navigating the Complexities of Real Estate Investment Accounting Private equity presents unique challenges for accounting systems, whether accounting for real estate or any other type of investment. Regardless of the company structure, it is required by law to keep and maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP. Accurate bookkeeping is an essential step in managing…
The Key to Successful Joint Ventures
Investment Partnership Accounting As the economy tightens and it becomes harder to raise funds, co-investment capital has become a popular way for funds and sponsors to finance transactions. However, investors need to be careful because mistakes in investment partnership accounting documentation can cause problems, even if the investments themselves are successful. There are three main…
Empowering Managers with Advanced Fund Management Software
Streamlining Operations and Maximizing Returns Companies are searching for effective procedures and all-in-one fund management software solutions that help eliminate errors and inefficiencies, save time and money, and align teams in the ever-expanding field of investment management. Businesses that rely on obsolete and disjointed systems can experience a number of operational difficulties, which would put…
Winning Tactics for Family Office Fees
Fee Management in Successful Family Office Operations When it comes to understanding and controlling family office investment fees, which can be complex and opaque, family offices and high-net-worth individuals frequently encounter substantial hurdles. As a result, investors may be unsure of the exact expenses of their investments and may struggle to identify solutions to minimize…
Maximize Returns with Canadian ACM Compliance
Saving Time and Money It’s critical to follow best practices when determining the adjusted cost base (ACB) of investments because the tax structure that applies to the Canadian investment business is complicated. Financial professionals must utilize the Average Cost Method to make these estimates, according to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The importance of this…
Multi-Asset Portfolios
Unique Accounting Challenges Multi-asset investing is a strategy which requires some additional thought and planning when it comes to choosing an accounting system that is right for your business or family office. It involves combining different asset classes to improve performance and manage risk. Instead of purchasing individual funds that focus on a specific asset…
Tackling Back Office Hurdles
A Guide for Fund Admin Start-Ups Starting a fund administration business is not much different than starting any other entrepreneurial venture. It’s important to understand why the particular business is of interest to you, determine the upside potential, and be realistic about the barriers to entry and resources needed to get it off the ground…
The Evolution of Hedge Funds
Adapting to a New Era Hedge funds are unregulated investment pools that can only issue securities to approved investors. In 1949, Alfred W. Jones established the first hedge fund, buying stocks and hedging positions through short sells. Hedge funds employ an asymmetrical pay structure, with the managing partner receiving 20% of excess profits over a…
