A consolidated portfolio is a list of various SMSFs and non-SMSF entities that are grouped together to create one common entity, eg a family group. This function is ideal for those who have various portfolios or SMSFs with the same client.
Consolidated portfolios display on the Browse Funds screen and the Portfolio List in client view in the same format as existing portfolios display.
When in a consolidated portfolio, you will see what portfolios have been added, a list of portfolio specific relationships, and which of those related parties has access to view the consolidated portfolio.
This article shows you how to create a consolidated portfolio.
There is a limit of 10 individual portfolios that can be included in a consolidated portfolio.
You can only link portfolios within the same Brand.
Creating a new consolidated portfolio
At Business level navigate to Business > New consolidated portfolio
- Select Brand (If there is only one brand in the business, this field will default to that brand)
- Create a Code for the consolidate portfolio
- Enter a Name for the consolidate portfolio
- Click Activate
- A short cut button to Client View will appear:
Add entities to the consolidated portfolio
Navigate to Business level > select the relevant consolidated portfolio:
- Click on the Linked Portfolios tab
- You can either hold down the Ctrl key and highlight the portfolios you wish to add by clicking on them, and then click on the Add selected button, or drag the portfolios into the selected section. You can also click on the + sign next to the portfolios you wish to add
- Click Save
Remove entities from the consolidated portfolio
Navigate to Business level > select the relevant consolidated portfolio:
- Click on the Linked Portfolios tab
- Select a range of portfolios by selecting a portfolio, then hold down the Shift key, then select the last portfolio to be included, and then click on the Remove Selected button. Alternatively, you can click on the x next to the portfolios you wish to remove
- Click Save
FAQs on Consolidated Portfolio
Who can access a Consolidated Portfolio?
Default business contacts will automatically have access to all consolidated portfolios within a business. Any user that has been granted access to a portfolio can also be granted access via the Relationships tab in the consolidated portfolio screen.
How does a user get access to a Consolidated Portfolio?
If the user has access to Class or Client View, and has a current email address, an Access Controller or Fund Administrator can grant and revoke access via the Relationships tab in the consolidated portfolio screen.
How does a user know they have been granted access to a Consolidated Portfolio?
Consolidated portfolios will be visible in the portfolio list, and can be identified on the Structure column by the type Consolidated. Aside from seeing data related to the individual funds/portfolios, the user will also be able to see details about the consolidated portfolio.
Does granting access to a Consolidated Portfolio mean a user can see all portfolios in the Consolidated Portfolio?
Yes. Granting access to a consolidated portfolio also grants access to all individual funds/portfolios linked to it.
Can I limit a person's access to only some of the portfolios in a Consolidated Portfolio?
No. Granting access to a consolidated portfolio also grants access to all individual funds/portfolios linked to it.
What reporting will be available for a Consolidated Portfolio?
The current available reports are Investment Performance and Investment Valuation. These reports can only be viewed.