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Microsoft battles Google Docs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2009
Financial services data in the clouds? You betcha. At least that's what Microsoft is going to do from early next year when it launches a free web-based version of its boxed software, the ubiquitous Microsoft Office.

Pension fund suffers million-dollar meltdown

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2009
Super funds could learn a harsh lesson from a Philippines based pension fund, after a software meltdown cost the fund an estimated $120 million in damages and led to a court case against a contractor for libel.

Banks to tap ATMs for advertising

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2009
Australian bank ATMs could soon be used not just to take cash out but for promos and advertising too, according to an ATM advertising group that has done work for major British banks and is looking to open an office in Australia.

Beware the tiny URL

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2009
Online criminals are leaving no virtual stones unturned - targeting finance professionals who are Twitter-happy as their next victims.

EFT transfers made easy: Westscheme

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2009
The $2.4 billion Westscheme has improved its electronic fund transfer system to help employers make contribution payments easier.

Plug the information gap: SimCorp

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2009
Super funds could do more than rely on their custodians to manage their investment data, with one tech firm highlighting the benefits of taking the job in-house, ahead of APRA's more extensive data collection later this year.

BNP Paribas tech boosts Asian ops

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2009
BNP Paribas' Australian and Asian global custody platform have received a tech revamp - with their systems now finally synchronised with those already in operation in its European offices.

Bankrupts jump on the web

ASIC RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2009
The record number of companies including managed funds and planning firms that filed for bankruptcy last year prompted ASIC to create a website tailored for those dealing with financial difficulties.

E*TRADE tax tools free for all

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2009
E*TRADE's deal with Praemium to provide a free tax reporting service to retail investors is one step closer to being launched.

Banking customers get free anti-virus upgrade

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2009
Suncorp banking customers may be able to sleep a little easier at night after anti-virus and internet security specialist AVG signed a deal to provide a free trial of the tech company's security software to the bank's clients.