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Russell launches mini iQ platform

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2012
... clients, without additional layers of fees," Peck added. Russell iQ Investments charges no additional administration or platform fees for accounts exceeding the minimum investment amount of $20,000. The removal of these additional fees means investors ...

As many smartphones as people

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 18 JUN 2012
... increasing rate of smartphone takeup reinforces forecasts that Android will overtake Apple's iOS as the leading smartphone platform by 2014 even if by only a small margin. The trend explains why telecommunications industry analysts already estimate the ...

Macquarie wins currency mandate

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUN 2012
Macquarie Investment Management has won a $105 million mandate from Amundi Alternative Investments' Managed Account Platform to actively trade G10 currencies. "We are delighted that Amundi, one of Europe's largest and most reputable asset managers ...

J.P Morgan launches automated fund platform

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2012
... manually by fax, telephone or spreadsheet, processes which are labour-intensive, slow and subject to human error. The new platform aims to bring Australia and New Zealand more into line with other developed markets where the majority of processing for ...

Platform satisfaction on the rise

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUN 2012
Platform providers' $130m investment in technology is showing strong benefits with advisers' satisfaction reaching the highest level recorded in nine years, according to a new report by Investment Trends. Investment Trends have been tracking planners' ...

Asteron re-focuses group risk strategy

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUN 2012
Asteron Life has updated its group risk strategy to move focus to the corporate superannuation fund and platform provider market. According to Asteron Life, group risk is an important part of its strategy to build distribution reach and capability in ...

New platform to help client engagement post FOFA

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2012
... easier to engage with clients, over the internet as well as face to face. The Astute Wealth Advice - Client Engagement Platform, is an online program that aims to both engage and educate clients, beginning before the client and planner have even met. ...

BT: Focus on Count disproportionate

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2012
... interest remains paramount for the group, which, he said, is part of the appeal. "If a client for example has an existing platform, no matter who it is with, and it's in their best interest to continue on that platform then we do not have a mandate for ...

Direct super platform targets SMSF exodus

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2012
... self-managed super fund and an increased desire among members for control over funds has led UBS and FNZ Australia to develop a platform that allows large super funds to provide direct investment services. "It means if you are a member of a fund that ...

Ex-MLIM chief and head of sales to lead Powerwrap

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2012
... assumes the role of chief executive officer. The two have joined Powerwrap as it builds upon the adoption of its SMARTwrap platform by a number of independent financial advisers, as well the deployment of individually badged platforms for industry players ...