Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 471 - 480 of 640 results for "EMA"

The times, they're not a -changin'

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2012
It's a brand new year, yet why does it feel that times are not a-changin'? The problems of 2011 merely just got carried over into 2012. And if you believe those start of the year forecasts, the times could even be a-changin' for the worse - and the ...

Seasons Greetings from Financial Standard

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2011
As 2011 comes to a close, the Financial Standard team would like to thank you for your continued readership and support. We reached several milestones in 2011, namely the launch of the: * New-look Financial Standard newspaper * Financial Standard iPad ...

Macquarie Life launches online insurance service

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2011
Macquarie Life has launched a new online insurance application process for financial advisers and insurance brokers, adding to its Macquarie LifeConnect service. The new online service, WebConnect, will allow advisers and brokers to begin a client's ...

Reverse contagion

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2011
The Grinch may be stealing Xmas from Europe but Santa Claus is coming to town in America. Yes folks, we're still so many sleeps away from the 12 days of Christmas but I'm already on Christmas countdown - I'll explain why later. And yes to you too gentle ...

DKN and Lonsdale heads leave and form BT advice unit

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2011
Just three weeks after leaving DKN, former chief executive Phil Butterworth, will head up a new BT advice unit along with three executives from the newly-acquired firm, including Butterworth's replacement, Mario Modica. In an email to fund managers ...

Advisers go mobile with Macquarie

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2011
Financial advisers using Macquarie Adviser Services will now be able to gain secure access to clients' accounts on the move, with the launch of a new mobile version of the Macquarie Access online portal. Macquarie Access Mobile will also enable advisers ...

2012 China study tour launched

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2011
Premium China Funds Management has launched its China Study Tour for 2012, offering a unique insight into the culture and business opportunities offered by Australia's number one trading partner. Austrade has seen around 1500 companies increasing its ...

Zurich launches Android app

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2011
Australian life insurer Zurich has launched an Android app, which the company said reflects the growing number of smartphones and tablets using the Android platform. The app is an Android version of LifeXpress Mobile, Zurich's quoting and field underwriting ...

First State Super chief handles furore over tech security

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2011
First State Super has told Financial Standard it will not be pursuing legal proceedings against the 'goodwill hacker' who exposed a security flaw in its system, with the two parties to instead resolve any issues together. Michael Dwyer, chief executive ...

MLC Insurance platform cuts turnaround by 70pc

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2011
The newly-launched MLC Insurance solution targets the entire advice industry, particularly independents, with insurance turnaround times to be slashed by 70% said MLC, which combines Aviva features with new insurance services. Adviser feedback and pilot ...