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ETF services expanded with cloud

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2012
Cloud technology is now driving full automation of the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) lifecycle, with one global investment servicing firm introducing a solution for development of new ETF products.

Omnium launches Android life insurance app

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2012
A new Android app has been launched by technology provider Omnium, which enables financial advisers to instantly compare and model life insurance premiums.

Vow Financial launches interactive webinars

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2012
Mortgage aggregator Vow Financial has launched a program of interactive webinars to improve the skills base of its mortgage brokers.

Electronic trading reduces risk for fund managers

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2012
Australia is now successfully processing electronically traded managed funds.

Volatile markets spark innovation

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2012
High demand for electronic tools allowing portfolio construction and optimisation based on targeted risk are a result of current market volatility, according to MSCI, makers of the Barra Portfolio Manager (BPM) system.

MetLife SMS service goes live

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2011
MetLife Insurance has introduced an SMS message and reminder service to provide new pathways for information delivery, as part of its customer service initiative.

MasterKey Custom upgrades to MLC Wrap

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2011
Around 30,000 MasterKey Custom clients are now being upgraded to MLC's full service investment platform, MLC Wrap, to access the platform's full range of functionality and investment options.

RaboDirect launches Online SMSF

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2011
RaboDirect and Cavendish have partnered up to launch a new online SMSF solution that boasts freedom of choice for trustees and compliance assistance.

DST Global Solutions launches HiPortfolio upgrade

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2011
Software and technology provider DST Global Solutions has upgraded its investment accounting and asset servicing solution HiPortfolio® 3v10.

Latest Financial Standard iPad edition available today

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2011
In the new edition of Financial Standard we feature the introduction of MySuper legislation, a review of the recent ASFA conference and proposed regulations for ratings houses. For all the latest industry news, views and regular features download the ...