Case Study: Using Canopy in Action

Background

Type: Single Family Office Location: India/Singapore Asset Classes: Financial Assets, Private Equities, Real Estate Custodians: BOS, Citi, HSBC Team: Managed by a 4-person team Previous Method: Manual tracking via Excel from various custodians, companies, and trusts

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The Challenge

Managing wealth and investments across diverse asset classes, geographies, and structures presented significant hurdles for the family office:

1. Data Management and Integration

Handling multiple asset classes with unique data streams required intensive labor for integration and reconciliation. This led to inefficiencies and increased the risk of errors in reporting.

2. Portfolio Monitoring and Analysis

Investments spanning various sectors and regions resulted in fragmented systems, which created information silos. These silos obstructed a unified view of the family’s net worth and hindered strategic decision-making.

3. Communication and Transparency

With multiple stakeholders involved, clear and transparent communication was essential. The family office needed accurate reporting that maintained privacy while ensuring all members were informed.

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The Solution

After evaluating various specialist systems, the team chose Canopy for its ability to automatically aggregate data from all custodians into a single platform. The implementation process included the following steps:

1. Needs Assessment: Identifying key pain points and requirements. 2. Demo Account: Exploring Canopy’s capabilities in real scenarios. 3. Vendor Selection and Onboarding: Choosing Canopy and initiating the setup. 4. Customisation: Tailoring the platform to suit the unique needs of the family office. 5. Training: Ensuring all team members could leverage Canopy effectively. 6. Go-Live: Transitioning to the live system with full functionality.

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Key Results

1. Comprehensive and In-Depth View of Family Wealth

With Canopy, the family office can now view their entire portfolio in real-time, helping them make quicker, more informed investment decisions. Additionally, the team uses Canopy for deeper wealth analysis, such as tracking private equity performance in specific industries and countries.

2. Up to 60% Time Saved on Operations

Adopting Canopy streamlined operations, significantly reducing manual errors and saving 50-60% of the time previously spent gathering and reconciling performance data each quarter. This efficiency allowed the team to reallocate resources effectively and invest in strategic roles.

3. Improved Transparency and Communication

Canopy’s real-time data access and detailed reports provided stakeholders with a clear view of assets and activities. This transparency strengthened trust and collaboration among family members and their advisors.

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