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Metlife only a phone call away

RACHEL DAVIS  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2011
MetLife Insurance has introduced a tele-assessment insurance claims service, adding to their suite of customer focused initiatives.

New software can make financial advice hub for super fund administrators

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2011
Technology provider Decimal has created a new version of its online system to allow superannuation fund administrators to have a centralised financial advice hub that can be used by its multiple client super funds.

Financial services turn to Twitter

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2011
Over the last few years, financial services firms have been grappling to understand the value of social media as a client relationship tool. Many have now committed but, according to recent US research, the majority have fallen for Twitter over rival ...

Russell brings out toolkit against volatility

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2011
Market volatility has lead to the launch of an online toolkit, to help investors and advisers learn from current markets and adapt to changes.

Social media insurance wanted for share price protection

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2011
The potential negative of impact social media on a company's share price has lead to the development of social media insurance protection products, but Australian boards still want more access online.

Investment manager goes mobile

LOREN RUGEBREGT  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2011
Ethical funds manager Hunter Hall has updated its website for portable compatibility, after new research revealed that a large number of users are accessing the site through mobile devices.

superMate upgrades for SMSFs and advisers

LOREN RUGEBREGT  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2011
Self managed super fund software tool, superMate has upgraded its offering to help minimise the administration work of actively traded share portfolios by 30%.

Planners urged to commit to the cloud

LOREN RUGEBREGT  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2011
The use of cloud technology can open up more client bases for financial advisers, said an online portfolio provider.

Consumers flex social media muscle

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2011
In under 24 hours, over 4,000 people signed up to an online Big Bank Switch campaign by consumer group, CHOICE, reflecting the increasing power of social media as a form of communication.

ING Investment adopts Bloomberg Platform

LOREN RUGEBREGT  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2011
ING Investment Management has adopted Bloomberg's research platform to keep connected with trade idea performance worldwide.