Implementing new technology, especially in the sophisticated and intricate environment of family offices, requires careful planning and execution. Without a clear strategy, even the most promising projects can falter. Understanding and avoiding common pitfalls can make the difference between success and failure. Here are seven pitfalls that can derail your technology project and strategies to…
Study Results: Manual Processes Top List of Family Office Challenges
If you think your family office is spending too much time on manual tasks for accounting and reporting, you’re probably right. But you’re not alone. According to a new study by Family Wealth Report and sponsored by FundCount, family offices spend an average of 20 percent of working hours per week on manual tasks. The…
Alpha Ignored? Rethinking Family Office Operations
There are many investment opportunities to gain Alpha. But Alpha can also be achieved by keeping a close eye on expenses – as Jack Bogle, the founder of the Vanguard Group and avid proponent of low-cost funds, has proven over the years. The concept of gaining Alpha by improving efficiency was the focus of Alpha…
Six Ways Cloud-Based Investment Accounting Enhances Your Financial Operations
Cloud-based investment accounting systems have transformed the financial sector by offering significant advantages, including enhanced accessibility, scalability, security, and cost savings. The migration to cloud computing is revolutionizing organizations across the board, enabling them to accelerate operations, enhance agility, and drive innovation. This paradigm shift is fundamentally altering our work, communication, and collaboration dynamics, becoming…
FundCount’s Comprehensive Reporting Capabilities
As an asset manager or family office organization, you intimately understand how vital reporting is. It provides the necessary insights for informed decision-making, fosters transparency and accountability with clients, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Effective reporting helps streamline operations by reducing manual effort and errors, allowing for better cost management and strategic planning. Clear…
The Key to a Successful Software Implementation Plan
One of the frequently asked questions of the FundCount sales team is, “How much time is this implementation going to take me?” We love this question! It is key to any successful implementation. Our expert implementation colleagues can suggest an answer once we are engaged with a client, but the underlying substance of this question…
The Pitfalls of Family Office Software Procurement
When it comes to running a smooth ship, family offices many times end up frustrated by a natural inertia that commonly occurs over the years. The multiplicity of asset classes, and the proliferation of entities over time, creates stress for family office professionals and the systems they operate with. Systems end up cobbled together from…
Essential Elements of a Portfolio Accounting System
Portfolio accounting systems are comprised of software that helps financial professionals track, evaluate, and report on the value of complicated investments. Asset managers, fund administrators, family offices, hedge funds, and private equity firms can all use these platforms to manage public securities and derivatives. Portfolio accounting systems provide valuable insights for more informed investing decisions…
Fund Administration Startup Solution Sized Precisely for You
Maybe you’re starting a new fund administration business because you have a vision for making fund manager lives easier. Or, maybe you’re a seasoned industry professional and a fund administration startup is the next logical step in your career trajectory. Whatever it is that brought you to this point, now, you’re ready to leverage that…
