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Tora improves electronic platform

ALISON BEVEGE  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2011
Asian electronic trading platform provider Tora has launched a new compliance engine that enables clients to write targeted trading rules and helps with compliance.

Financial services feel cloud benefit

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2011
A shift towards cloud computing has resulted in significant return on investment, according to a Bloomberg technology survey of financial services companies.

New tool for institutionals

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2011
A new web-based portfolio analysis tool has been released by London-based technology firm RBC Dexia Investor Services.

Financial services targeted for data theft

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAY 2011
The financial services industry is being targeted for data theft, one of the world's foremost experts on hack attacks said today.

Planners wrapped with super app

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAY 2011
Financial planners are responding in force to a free superannuation and retirement app available at itunes, with the promise of more features to come.

Back office firm eyes super growth

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2011
Back office administration firm MainstreamBPO has re-branded its Group Benefits business to SuperBPO as it continues to target new super fund clients.

150 analysts in your pocket

RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2011
Advisers and executives can ask a team of 150 analysts for insights through their Android smart phones after a technology upgrade from telecoms analyst firm Ovum, the technology company said.

Bloomberg Tradebook taps into research vein

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2011
Bloomberg Tradebook has released new client-focused programs in a bid to build up its research offerings, with a focus on transparency and client access to information.

Foreign shocks sparks IT scrutiny

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2011
Hedge funds and finance industry operators are paying up to 50 per cent more for old legacy disaster recovery management systems, a new technology provider has said.

Macq Wrap releases new accounts

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2011
Macquarie Wrap creates accounts structure free of adviser rebates and commissions that offers a new range of investment, superannuation and pension accounts.