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MDA provider upgrades offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017

... decision-making abilities and achieve their objectives. "A modern, clean design, when combined with powerful middle and front office improvements, is a proven way to improve adviser efficiency and bolster client engagement," Stephen said. The upgrade ...

ACCC slams Macquarie and ANZ for cartel conduct

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016

... strengthened its e-communication surveillance globally, improved trade monitoring and intensified training for its front office staff."

Ascot Securities appoints head of private wealth

KERRIE SYDEE | TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2016

... knowledge to our team. He is one of the few people in the industry who has a well-rounded experience in back office and front office functions. "He will definitely add to the depth of skills and market knowledge we now have within Ascot Securities." ...

Fortnum debuts integrated advice platform

KERRIE SYDEE | TUESDAY, 12 APR 2016

... part of the project, Fortnum has also built a customised Xplan site in conjunction with Opex Consulting to integrate front office client-facing activities and the back office. Fortnum Professional Advisers managing director Joel Taylor said the combination ...

GBST extends $8bn IFA partnership

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 8 FEB 2016

... financial advice firm. As a result, Baillieu Holst will continue using GBST's Shares equities settlement platform and Front Office service for its over 50,000 advice and broking clients. Commenting on the partnership, Baillieu Holst managing director ...

PROFILE: BNP Paribas Securities Services country head David Braga

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2015

... might be led to believe." In the early nineties he also worked in a position looking at how to develop and build front office systems. Later he entered a trading role, but it didn't really fit with the multi-skilled manager's style. "I realised that ...

AXA Investment Managers partners SimCorp

STAFF WRITER | WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2015

... Investment Managers. AXA Investment Managers has chosen SimCorp's investment management solution to support the firm's front office activities, including the investment book of record (IBOR), trading, order and portfolio management, compliance, performance ...

Sydney set to become China share trading hub

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2014

... look to accelerate their cycles, the need for automation across the trade lifecycle becomes an imperative. While the front office has traditionally had a lot of investment in operations, creating a highly efficient and transparent trade process, the ...

Challenger extends deal with SimCorp

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2013

... enhance its capabilities in offering its boutique operations an integrated platform. "SimCorp is now offering quality front office functionality but with the one clear additional benefit, it is truly integrated with the back-office, eliminating the need ...

Manual corporate actions processing costly: DST

MARK STORY | THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2012

Mistakes, delays and sub-optimal investment decision making associated with the manual processing of corporate actions is costing Australian investors millions of dollars annually. This was the missive delivered by Geoff Harries, global head of asset ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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