Why start from scratch? Better: a quick implementation with the Best Practice Toolkit

The Best Practice Toolkit comprises a fully configured Fin RP production system and an associated test system. Both systems can be used immediately. All you have to do is set up your users and their rights. Added to this is a pre-configured infrastructure based on a data model that enables you to immediately generate reports in PDF and XML formats once you supply your data.

The perfect corporate layout – effortlessly

To achieve this, the package comes with a ready-made layout based on common templates for annual reports that can be customised using the layout construction kit. This combines standardised and legally prescribed elements with individual components that you define. You can thus make further adjustments or have our experts develop a tailored solution for you. This will get you print-ready reports in no time. That’s because Fin RP offers you unlimited freedom with regard to colours, fonts, logos, images, text blocks, the sequence of individual chapters, cover pages, back pages and much more. But when you are just getting started, it’s often helpful to begin with the tried and tested approach from our Best Practice Toolkit.

We ask you to fill out a design questionnaire in advance so that we can take up your corporate layout. Answering specific questions enables you to make all the necessary decisions regarding content and design. Our team then takes care of the initial configuration of these layout specifications in your Fin RP. The questionnaire enables you to determine font types, colours and sizes, set headers and footers and much more.

Besides the mandatory components prescribed by law, you have the option of defining additional components for your report: Would you like to include a foreword, before or after the table of contents? Would you like more space after the table of contents to present information for your investors, such as on the activities of your company? You will also receive a design manual from us so that you can easily change or add to these settings in your system later. It explains the modular principle of Fin RP and presents the textual and graphical design options. It also covers the mandatory information to be provided.

This approach makes it easy to report on investments that have a lower degree of standardisation than funds, for example. With real estate, for example, you often need more visual elements such as photos or sketches. And for alternative investments, more text than tables. But all this can be done with Fin RP.

Data model predefined

The third pillar of the Fin RP Best Practice Toolkit is the data model. The layout is later filled with data from this model to generate specific reports. Taking centre stage here are pre-configured data packages that are filled with your data.

When pre-configuring the Best Practice Toolkit, data packages are defined which, in our experience, can be found in most reports from asset management companies and are partly also required by law. This includes the statement of assets and liabilities, the inventory, the securities traded and, separately, the derivatives traded, as well as the development of the investment fund and, of course, the profit and loss statement. The structure of these data packages and their fields is, of course, also described in detail in the manual provided.

The data packages can be filled by importing via a standard interface or a customised interface. Data delivery to an SFTP server can also be fully automated. In addition, you of course remain completely free to enter and edit data manually. With the help of these interfaces, data for future reports can be read in automatically from XML or CSV files, Excel spreadsheets or via database queries (SQL). This builds a bridge to your legacy IT systems, such as financial accounting and securities account management. It only takes a few minutes from the selection of a report to be created to the print-ready PDF.