FundCount proudly took home the “Best Client Accounting System” award at the Tenth Annual WealthBriefing Swiss Awards 2023. Showcasing ‘best of breed’ in the Swiss region, the awards have been designed to recognize outstanding organizations grouped by specialty and geography which the prestigious panel of independent judges deemed to have ‘demonstrated innovation and excellence during…
Small Family Office Software for Wealth Management
For families managing wealth, efficiency and organization are vital components of success. In the era of technological advancements, streamlining manual processes has become increasingly possible. Enter small family office software – a comprehensive solution to simplify wealth management operations. This software is an array of features that assist in the management of investments, finances, and…
It Is All About Data Flexibility — Not The Software!
Often, I see prospects concentrate on the functionality, and even features, of a software solution in an attempt to make the right procurement decision. Judging by the number of times prospects select something other than FundCount, and then come back to us years later, this approach may not be the most productive way to go…
Transforming Accounting with Analytics
As organizations generate more data, data management and the use of analytics are becoming more critical. While accounting has been slow to adopt analytics, traditional methods of data management and decision-making are becoming increasingly challenging with the growing volume of data. Thus, embracing analytics and transforming data management is crucial for accountants to keep up…
Hedge Fund vs Mutual Fund: the Ultimate Differences
Investing in the financial markets can be overwhelming due to the variety of options available. Two popular investment vehicles are hedge funds and mutual funds, and this article aims to clarify the differences between them, their pros and cons, and which one is best for different types of investors. Hedge Fund Definition A hedge fund…
Is New Global Political Balance an Opportunity for Private Equity?
The outbreak of the Ukrainian war as led to major economic consequences: Interruption of trade between Europe and Russia Increased military spending Need for new energy infrastructure This economic turbulence brings major challenges and opportunities for global business as those changes will likely require fresh capital. This can potentially be provided by private equity. Interruption…
What to Look for in an Investor Portal
Can you easily manage the investments and documents of your family office? Technology has made significant strides in the past few years, making data management clearer for investors, fund managers, custodians, and other investment professionals. As the intricacy of investment types continues to grow, such as the rise of digital assets and hedging against uncertain…
Webinar – Efficiency in Accounting and Investment Analysis
FundCount has recently revisited a comprehensive study performed by the Family Wealth Report, which looked at the accounting and investment challenges faced by family offices. Listen to Katherine Dunlevie William Trout Ashley Whittaker and Tom Burroughes discuss report findings for Family Office Focus – the Industry’s Efficiency in Accounting and Investment Analysis.
Why Bother Spending Money on Specialist Investment Software?
A common challenge for any investment software provider seeking to provide portfolio and partnership accounting and reporting mid / back office solutions is the perceived cost to a prospective client of the software solution. The Middle East and Indian sub-continent represent the apogee of this concern, given the low cost of accounting labour and of…
