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Regulators fight breaches online

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2008
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched a new online breach reporting system for dual-regulated institutions.

Hunter Hall extends Bravura deal

Hunter Hall Investment Management has extended its existing contract with wealth management software provider Bravura for another three years.

Becton selects DSTi

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2008
ASX-listed Becton Property Group has announced that it will implement DST International's HiPortfolio Unit Pricing solution to its investment management division.

Asgard automates data feeds

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2008
Asgard Wealth Solutions has adopted External Platform Interface standards that automatically streamline customer data from the Asgard platforms to the desktops of financial planners using VisiPlan.

Eclectic looks for IMPACT

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2008
Hedge fund manager, Eclectic Capital Management, has chosen Impact Investing software for its absolute return portfolio construction and management.

Charles River signs MUAM

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2008
Japanese financial services industry giant Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Financial (MUAM) recently announced that it has successfully implemented the Charles River Investment Management System (IMS).

Financial techs eye Microsoft code

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 FEB 2008
Financial technology providers are looking to take advantage of Microsoft's decision to publish the operating code of some of its leading products.

Challenger to use SimCorp Order Mgmt3

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 25 FEB 2008
James Packer-backed Challenger Financial Services Group has upgraded its use of SimCorp Dimension by licensing Order Management 3 to manage its front office operations.

Web service climbs adviser wishlist

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 25 FEB 2008
Super funds with poor online presence risk losing planner-led business after an ING survey found online functionality and website support now rank higher in a planner's priority list compared to a year ago.

Dreman hands wrap to Charles River

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2008
US-based contrarian value manager Dreman Value Management has successfully gone live on the Charles River Investment Management System, triggering the first phase of a larger technology overhaul for Dreman.