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Luddite firms off-radar: Schroders

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 18 OCT 2012
The internet is forcing a transformation in the way fund managers and investors analyse company growth prospects, according to Schroders' Marcus Burns.

Sunsuper harnesses Facebook reach

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2012
The $20 billion Sunsuper fund has turned to Facebook for its latest advertising campaign in a bid to communicate with tech-savvy members.

Super fund launches mobile site

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2012
Professional Associations Super has launched a new mobile site for members of Recruitment Super, Accountants Super and Australian Enterprise Super enabling them to access information about their superannuation account via their mobile phone.

Towers Watson expands Microsoft agreement

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2012
Global professional services company Towers Watson has broadened the terms of its agreement with Microsoft to adapt some software applications, develop new processes for risk-based modelling applications and increase use of cloud computing.

DST joins forces with XSP

MARK STORY  |  MONDAY, 24 SEP 2012
DST Global Solutions, a provider of software technology and services to the investment management industry has just launched its HiPortfolio corporate actions automation solution, powered by XSP.

Latest Financial Standard iPad edition available now

MARK STORY  |  MONDAY, 24 SEP 2012
In the new edition of Financial Standard we feature a special report on the trends currently shaping the life insurance sector and how the uptake of the Direct market is helping to plug Australia's chronic underinsurance problem, as well as latest news ...

J.P. Morgan buys into BYOT

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2012
Investment bank J.P. Morgan has joined the ranks of retail banks and insurers in adopting a Bring-Your-Own-Technology model for staff.

IFM partners with AMC

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2012
Industry Funds Management (IFM) has entered a five year partnership with the Asset Management Council (AMC) to deliver risk management and business outcomes to its clients.

Vermilian joins forces with Data Action

MARK STORY  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2012
Banking technology supplier Vermilian Pty Ltd has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a cooperative working arrangement with core banking platform provider Data Action Pty Ltd.

ISN calls for fast trading moratorium

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 17 SEP 2012
High frequency trading has the ability to impact long term investors such as superannuation funds and there should be a moratorium in the Australian financial markets on using the systems, said Industry Super Network (ISN).