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COIN software FoFA ready: Rubik

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 10 SEP 2012
ASX listed Rubik Financial Limited said today that its updated financial planning software, COIN version 4.0 is compliant with the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms.

BetaShares expands coverage

MARK STORY  |  MONDAY, 27 AUG 2012
BetaShares has significantly expanded its distribution coverage since the beginning of 2012 with its ETFs now available on a much larger list of dealer group approved product lists and on multiple platform menus.

Saxo Bank's iPad app optimises trading

MARK STORY  |  MONDAY, 27 AUG 2012
Saxo Bank, parent company of Saxo Capital Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd has announced the launch of its updated mobile trading app which is now optimised for iPad use.

IAS renews partnership with SS&C

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2012
Australian managed accounts provider, Investment Administration Services (IAS) has renewed its affiliation with global financial services software provider, SS&C Technologies through the use of the firm's Global Wealth Platform to support its managed ...

Premium Wealth creates accountant licensing program

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2012
Premium Wealth is in process of finalising an accountant licensing program that it claims will increase the uptake of advice and advance the professional status of financial planning.

Macquarie invests in mobile apps for advisers/brokers

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2012
Macquarie is expanding access to its insights and information by further investing in range of mobile applications for its advisers and mortgage brokers.

Global wealth boosts IT spend

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2012
Much of the USD$35 billion analyst firm Ovum expects global wealth management to spend on IT by 2016 will be in digital channels.

CommCentral launches FOFA revenue management solution

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 13 AUG 2012
Melbourne based financial technology company CommCentral has launched Revex, a remuneration solution designed for advisers and dealer groups to manage revenue and Future of Financial Advice reform requirements.

Super funds look to banks on social media

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 AUG 2012
The introduction of MySuper with more streamlined investment options and fees means super funds need to up the ante in social media engagement for brand differentiation, according to one consultancy.

Online speed nurtures consumer trust

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2012
The net benefit of financial services companies moving their business online will be speed, said Rohan Lund, chief executive of Yahoo!7.