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Wealthy prefer online shopping

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2011
New research into online shopping shows that men not women are driving the charge, that wealthy people do it more often and that the 'touch and feel' factor is no big deal.

FSS security breach strikes industry chord

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2011
Superannuation security is in the spotlight after the First State Super breach but major industry figures believe it is the perfect warning to other super funds of the dangers and the attraction of the super industry to potential hackers.

Citi mandates Fidessa for global derivatives platform

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2011
Citi has mandated UK based software provider Fidessa to deliver a workflow and trading platform for its global listed derivatives business.

FOREX launches free trading app

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2011
FOREX.com, the retail arm of GAIN Capital Holdings, has become the latest online global trader to launch a free iPad app for customers.

Latest Financial Standard iPad edition available today

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2011
In the new edition of Financial Standard we feature Asian bonds and the breaking news on FOFA and MySuper. For all the latest industry news, views and regular features download the app today.

Asgard eyes industry business with pay as you go platform

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2011
Asgard is looking to win clients from industry funds with the launch of its new Infinity eWRAP platform, which will enable investors to select and pay for specific features, rather than the entire product offering.

Bloomberg launches derivatives compliance platform

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2011
Bloomberg has launched a new trading platform to help institutional investors meet compliance needs when trading over the counter derivatives.

Social media crises on the rise

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2011
The frequency and impact of companies encountering negative social media is on the rise according to a research survey, which found companies that aren't prepared for an online backlash suffer the most.

Conversation the key to speeding up SOA

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2011
Single issue Statements of Advice should not be consuming so much time for financial planners and dealer groups, according to an advisory technology expert.

New risk technologies shifting industry power

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2011
New technologies are empowering individual investors to assess the risk of their investments through institutions, as post trade management enables real time data on asset exposure.