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Creating a Child Account 

A Child account represents an account relationship with a particular custodian.

One Account Code is to be created for one portfolio number. There is no limit, dependent on tier, on the number of Child accounts a Parent account can have. 


In our example, let's say you wish to create a Child Account for the following account: 

  • Falcon123 Private Bank A Singapore 01-565-989 

1. Ensure you're logged in to Engine. From the menu, go to User Accounts > Accounts 


2. Click on



3. In the pop up window, first, select the relevant Parent Account Code you wish to create this Child account for.

Parent Account Code represent the username you are using to log in.




4. Selecting the correct Custodian Code is straight forward. Type in the bank account name or reference to search. A drop down will appear and select accordingly.





You may alternatively find your custodian code here or, find the full list under Help/ Reference > Custodians



5. Once you have selected the right Custodian Code, we suggest you add in a account identifier in the Serial No

It is recommended to follow your portfolio number for easy referencing in the future.

Note that no amendments will be allowed once saved (created)


6. A different Display Name can be chosen. You can name this field in any format as per your preference. This can be changed subsequently.

The default format will be username-custodiancode-serialnumber. This display Name will be what you see in the Visualiser. 


7. Press  and you will get the below - "Child Account Code Created" 

Creating currency (CCY)


In our example, let's say you wish to create a Currency Account for the following accounts: 

  • Falcon123 Private Bank A Singapore 01-565-989 USD a01
  • Falcon123 Private Bank A Singapore 01-565-989 USD z36

7. From here you can create a Currency Account (CCY) account by selecting  



7.1.You can create a Currency Account (CCY) account by selecting  in the accounts Menu by following this path User Admin > Accounts>CCY Accounts. 


8. Once you have selected  you will be able to select which currency account you would like to create. You can create multiple currency accounts ant one time, including multiples of the same currencies. We always recommend adding an cash account identifier so you can differentiate between cash account with the same currency.   


9. Click the  and you currancy account swill be created. 


Creating Child & Currency Accounts Video

A summery video allowing you to get to a quick start in creating you account. 




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