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Move to horizontal integration for wraps

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2012
The days of the traditional approach to vertical integration by wraps may be numbered, according to online portfolio management provider Sharesight.

Latest Financial Standard iPad edition available today

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2012
In the new edition of Financial Standard we feature an exclusive first look at new industry research and the latest on FOFA and MySuper legislation. For all the latest industry news, views and regular features download the app today.

AMP upgrades online functionality

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2012
AMP is the latest wealth group to upgrade its online capabilities and introduce new features to its web services, which it said will make it easier for customers to navigate the website and take control of their finances.

OnePath advisers receive online inforce book

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2012
OnePath has responded to adviser demand for faster online insurance technology with the launch of a new online application product, OneView Life, to give advisers online access to their OneCare and World of Protection inforce books.

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.