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Fat Prophets enters SMA market

Independent researcher Fat Prophets has launched its own version of a Separately Managed Account (SMA), providing investors access to a professionally managed share portfolio of either Australian shares or mining and resources stocks, or a blend of both.

Australia IT needs more R&D

Australia has ranked fifth in terms of global competitiveness but has lagged behind other OECD countries on investment in research and development (R&D), according to a new study by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Talisman now KiwiSaver compliant

New Zealand-based ASB and Trustees Executors were among the funds that used the IT solutions of Australia-based software group Bravura Solutions to comply with the new KiwiSaver legislation.

GBST buys InfoComp for $56m

Listed accounting and transactions technology provider GBST has acquired wealth management software group InfoComp for $56 million, a move that effectively doubles its size and enables it to branch out to new markets.

SWIFT protocols to slash transaction fees

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 AUG 2007
Message transaction processing fees for investment managers, custodians and super funds could be slashed from an average $22 down to just 20 cents if they adopt the new SWIFTNet Funds protocols.

Zurich advisers log on to IRESS software

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2007
Zurich Financial Services has become the first Australian life office to launch IRESS' AppCentral electronic life insurance application software across its adviser network.

Local Super selects Vision for back office admin

Local Super is starting a new trend by handing its back office administration services contract to another super fund.

Biometrics to curb ID theft

A new survey has shown that majority of Europeans would be willing to provide biometric data to the government if it meant faster transactions processing, better airport security management and less identity theft.

Liquidnet trading breaks mould

A US-based institutional broker, Liquidnet, plans to launch an electronic trading system in Australia that would blow the rest of the competition out of the water.

AMP takes underwriting online

AMP has expanded its suite of services designed to make underwriting faster with the launch of an online desktop solution easywrite office.