Assette Data Docs are specialized content components designed to export structured data from a single Data Object. Available under the Authoring Center tab in the Navigation Menu, Data Docs empower business users to generate clean, well-organized data extracts—such as holdings reports or transaction summaries—with minimal technical expertise.
Whether the end users are clients, consultants, or internal teams, Data Docs provide a streamlined way to deliver raw or tabular data that complements narrative and visual content.
The Problem Data Docs Solve #
Investment management firms frequently need to share structured datasets alongside traditional PDF reports or presentations. Common needs include:
- Providing clients with underlying holdings or transaction detail
- Enabling consultants to run independent analysis using firm-supplied data
- Supporting internal teams with auditable data views for oversight or compliance
Before Data Docs, producing and distributing these datasets often required manual data pulls, custom Excel formatting, or engineering intervention—all of which introduced inefficiency and risk.
Data Docs solve this by offering a governed, no-code framework for extracting and formatting data in a repeatable, scalable way.
Key Features #
1. Single Data Object Foundation #
Each Data Doc is built on one Data Object, which defines the source and shape of the data. This ensures consistency with the firm’s data governance model and avoids discrepancies across outputs.
2. Field Selection and Ordering #
Users can choose which fields to include and control the order in which they appear—providing clarity and focus without modifying the underlying data model.
3. Sorting, Filtering, and Grouping #
Data Docs support advanced customization:
- Sort by one or more fields
- Filter the data to include only relevant entries (e.g., exclude zero balances)
- Group data for easier interpretation (e.g., by sector or account)
4. Multiple Export Formats #
Data Docs can be exported in:
- CSV: Ideal for compatibility with various systems
- Excel (XLSX): Supports business-friendly formatting, tabs, and formulas
5. No-Code Configuration #
All configuration is done via Assette’s UI-based editor, enabling non-technical users—such as client service, marketing, or compliance professionals—to build and update Data Docs independently.
Use Cases #
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| Client Holdings Export | Share account-level holdings in Excel with clients on a recurring basis |
| Transaction Reports | Provide monthly or quarterly transaction logs filtered by strategy or product |
| Consultant Reports | Deliver benchmark-relative data to consultants in a structured, analyzable format |
| Internal Review Files | Enable compliance or oversight teams to audit raw portfolio data |
Benefits #
- Operational Efficiency: Reduces dependency on IT and custom scripting
- Governed Accuracy: All data flows from validated, approved Data Objects
- Client Flexibility: Meets diverse delivery preferences—tabular data alongside PDFs
- User Empowerment: Puts content control in the hands of business users
- Repeatability: Supports consistent formats for ongoing client or regulatory needs
How to Access and Create a Data Doc #
- Navigate to the Authoring Center via the menu.
- Select Data Docs from the available content options.
- Choose a Data Object as the data source.
- Configure fields, filters, sorting, and grouping using the visual editor.
- Save and export in the desired format (CSV or Excel).
Assette Data Docs provide a powerful yet user-friendly mechanism for generating structured data exports that are accurate, consistent, and aligned with firm standards. By enabling non-technical users to define, configure, and deliver raw data content, Data Docs streamline operational workflows and enhance client servicing.