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Tech unclogs insurance bottlenecks

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2009
... underwriting process. Joining the fray this year is Asteron, which spent millions of dollars and ten months on research and development on its electronic insurance application, Lifeguard EQ. "[Electronic applications] used to be a novelty but they're ...

AFS school boosts revenues by 27 pc

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2009
... develop the AFS Summer School this year. In fact, the dealer group plans to conduct a record 300 individual learning and development programs for advisers and practice principals this year. "[AFS advisers] must significantly invest in ongoing personal ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2009
... 3,559. In economic news on Tuesday, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) deputy governor Ric Battellino addresses the Urban Development Institute of Australia's national conference. RBA assistant governor of financial markets Guy Debelle addresses the Finsia ...

Storm enters liquidation

MEDIA RELEASES  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2009
Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants starts the process of recovering money on behalf of Storm Financial creditors after the Federal Court placed the firm into liquidation. Following yesterday's decision Storm Financial's appointed liquidators ...

In partners we trust

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2009
Acquiring direct investments involves more than just exchanging contracts - super fund investors have to do more that just the requisite due diligence when selecting co-investors in a consortium. Sam Magee, commercial director of Industry Funds Management ...

WW adds new portfolio advisory role

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2009
... Ryan-Kane returns to the global consulting firm after more than two years at Credit Suisse working across product development, investment solutions and institutional coverage for Asia Pacific. As head of portfolio advisory, he will be responsible for ...

Vanguard expands sales team

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2009
... manager for Orchard Funds Management, after spending over six years with Macquarie Adviser Services in senior business development manager roles. Vanguard is also planning to open a new office in Queensland, while also expanding its service offering ...

Sovereign adds two principals

PRESS RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2009
... and manager research and analysis. Meanwhile, Murdoch also previously worked at BT Funds Management as a business development and client services executive between 1998 and 2002 before taking a similar at Principal Global Advisors and, separately, Russell ...

FPA upgrades CPD program

PRESS RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2009
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has enhanced the association's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to move away from relying on the basic requirements of RG146. The improved CPD policy is a clear recognition by FPA members of the limitations ...

Video me up, Scottie

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2009
... can also offer better video conferencing quality at any amount of bandwidth than competing products. In a separate development, the government is taking the lead in using the technology as an alternative to travel. Last month, the Federal Government ...