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HUB24 upgrades platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
... "Advisers, brokers and accountants want to access and leverage the latest technology to improve client engagement, increase efficiency and reduce costs. They seek integrated data and reporting functions, a full range of available assets and improved ...

Managed accounts here for the long haul

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2017
... way technology is adding functionality," he said. Entwistle said managed accounts offer tax effectiveness, trading efficiency, and more depth in reporting. He admits there is still some way to go in increasing the range of investments, especially international ...

ATO affirms SMSF event-based reporting rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017
... O'Halloran added: "The ATO believes that the combination of these approaches sensibly balances administrative ease and efficiency with the increased need for transparency across the superannuation system." SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney ...

Wealth, insurance arms hit banks' earnings

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2017
... and restructuring initiatives. KPMG noted robotics and process automation remains high on the banks' productivity and efficiency agendas. "We see few institutions that aren't actively considering these technologies as a way of reducing manual labour ...

Managed accounts platform doubles FUA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2017
... CBA-owned AFSL and moving onto our licence, we were looking for a partner to add value to our client service and practice efficiency by automating compliance and administrative functions, and enabling more timely client portfolio rebalancing and client ...

CFS annuities hits $1bn milestone

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2017
... integrating a FirstChoice online application with xPlan, which streamlines the way accounts are set up and creates greater efficiency for advisers. The introduction of Portfolio Service in partnership with CommSec is also providing a cost-effective administrative ...

RG97 reshaping multi-asset strategy: Zenith

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2017
... cost-sensitive measures have merit for fund managers in an RG97 world, we also note that funds may lose some ground on efficiency, reflecting fewer avenues to generate performance or diversify risk." "This has the potential to limit the ability of funds ...

VicSuper names new insurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
... customer-centric focus will allow us to continue to service our members with a great deal of care, transparency and efficiency, while further increasing the value we deliver." "We have had a very successful relationship with our current insurer AMP for ...

BT Financial Group expands SMSF capability

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
... managing director Ron Lesh said. "Today accountants are increasingly looking to cloud based solutions to help drive efficiency and service their clients," he said. The Australian Taxation Office estimates that about 250,000 of Australia's 590,000 SMSFs ...

Australian Unity restructures for growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2017
... to invest more into areas such as customer experience and our digital capabilities, as well as improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our operations," Mead said. The changes will be implemented from 1 January 2018.