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Technology

Frontier Software signs with Payment Adviser

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2009
Human resources and payroll solutions tech firm Frontier Software has selected Payment Adviser's SuperPay system to enable the payment of overnight superannuation contributions.

Bravura extends relationship with Sybase

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2009
Bravura Solutions and Sybase have teamed up to provide Talisman, a wealth management platform, on a hosted basis in the UK.

AMP service speeds up underwriting

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2009
AMP has unveilled a new process to slash the time to access medical records, freeing up a major roadblock in the underwriting process.

Telstra Super fights fraud through tech

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 3 AUG 2009
New security questions and stronger member protection - the $9 billion Telstra Super is combating fraud by implementing tougher technology barriers to make its transaction services safer for members.

Morgan Stanley forum aids women advisers

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 3 AUG 2009
Are you a woman keen to succeed in financial planning? Introducing the Women Financial Advisors Forum launched by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney - a blog for women to discuss the challenges and triumphs of being an adviser.

Macquarie launches online election service

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2009
Macquarie Wrap has launched an online election service for corporate actions - a process that helps advisers eliminate the need for paperwork.

Gen-Y in a bottle

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2009
Banks and super funds run the risk of losing their Gen-Y members, who will represent half of their membership base in 10 years' time, if they don't drastically change their communication channels today.

Bluedoor Technology on hiring spree

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2009
DST Global Solutions has been overwhelmed with the response from super funds after the firm bought administration technology provider Bluedoor Technologies and is hiring a number of financial services experts to develop the business.

IT dept holds key to cost cutting

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2009
Super funds and fund managers could reduce their cost base through technology after research found cloud computing can save more than $12,000 a year in electricity bills.

Smartphones and 3Gs boost fin services

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2009
Move over PC internet banking - the battle for more online financial services usage is now between 'apps' and browsers among smartphones and 3G users.