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Super funds get serious about social media

MARK STORY  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 FEB 2013
With social media becoming increasingly more powerful as a means of systemising client engagement, a clear strategy is needed for targeting members and managing risk, according to Buchan Consulting.

AMP launches new iPad app for advisers

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 5 FEB 2013
AMP has launched an iPad application for its Financial Advice Network financial advisers that it said is integrated with their back-office systems.

Social media a counter-balance to info overload

MARK STORY  |  TUESDAY, 5 FEB 2013
Financial advisers can achieve immediate wins in the social media stakes if they only bother to properly service existing clients, ensure their LinkedIn profile is built efficiently, and overcome their fear of making a video.

Distilling the 'why' unlocks social media success

MARK STORY  |  TUESDAY, 5 FEB 2013
It's impossible for financial advisers to be better connected to themselves, argues Canberra-based Matt Battye managing director of Complete Wealth unless they take the time to do what he calls 'distilling the why'.

XPLAN best planning software in 2012

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2013
IRESS' financial planning software system XPLAN is the top-rated planning application for 2012 according to an Investment Trends report.

Social media anything but rocket science

MARK STORY  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2013
The proper adoption of social media strategy by financial advisers will help to raise up the public perception of the sector so often portrayed badly by media.

Email tops in social media stakes

MARK STORY  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2013
It may have been around the longest, but if he had to pick just one form of social media, Social Adviser founder Baz Gardner would choose email.

Charles River trading tech wins award in Asia

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 1 FEB 2013
Charles River, a front-and middle-office investment management systems developer, has been dubbed the "Best in Trading Technology" at the Asia Asset Management Awards 2012.

Bravura and Rice Warner launch new super tool

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 31 JAN 2013
Financial services software company Bravura has partnered with industry consultancy Rice Warner to provide a new superannuation tool for members.

DomaCom GPS increases software footprint

MARK STORY  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2013
New platform entrant DomaCom is increasing its' planning software user numbers with over 250 advisers across 190-plus firms now registered and using its free planning software.