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BT launches Wrap DeskTop companion app for iPad

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2013
BT has released an iPad app that gives advisers access to client reports via their mobile devices, allowing them to show clients their entire portfolio position on the spot.

Data security emerging as a superannuation risk

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2013
Consumer expectations for online account access and the push for e-commerce solutions as part of Super Stream mean data security will emerge as one of the biggest risk priorities for super funds.

Coin acquisition drives Rubik profit

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2013
Financial software provider Rubik attributed its return to profit in 2013 to its acquisition of financial planning software manufacturer Coin.

Instreet expands online presence

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013
Boutique structured product provider Instreet has become the latest financial services firm to join the industry social media and mobile technology revolution, upgrading its website and shifting its focus to engage more actively with the online community.

Twitter usage on the rise

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2013
Social media is now used by 72% of online adults in the US and Twitter usage has almost doubled, with usage among young people growing the fastest.

BGL releases cloud-based SMSF software

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2013
BGL's new self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) administration solution, Simple Fund 360, has been released to 30 of the technology provider's clients.

Provisio launches free online trial for IFAs

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2013
Small-to-medium enterprises and IFAs will now have access to Provisio Technologies' (Provisio) online scaled advice system via a free online trial.

Bravura gets go-ahead for Super TIC app

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2013
Bravura Solutions Limited has been certified by the Australian Tax Office to lodge superannuation tax file number integrity check (Super TIC) transactions through its Babel financial messaging application.

IRESS acquires UK software firm Avelo

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2013
IRESS is set to acquire UK-based adviser technology provider Avelo for £210 million ($362 million), according to an announcement on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

Plum launches free advice service

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2013
Corporate superannuation provider Plum has launched an online advice tool that allows members to tailor content and generate a statement of advice for free.