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Technology

No bank is ready for AML

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2007
The gaming sector is well ahead of financial institutions in adapting to the new anti money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws according to a survey conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers in March.

Symantec appoints co-heads to fin services team

Symantec has expanded its financial services team with two IT experts in a bid to strengthen its presence in the financial services sector.

Investment treasure in emerging Europe: QWL

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUN 2007
QWL is chasing returns in emerging European countries by finding investment managers with the unique skills to operate in these regions.

Analyse this: Dow Jones

One of the world's leading financial media houses, Dow Jones & Company has teamed up with a software provider to create a program that allows fund managers and brokers to analyse instantly and continuously how a news story can affect a company's share ...

PDS more popular online: Vanguard

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUN 2007
More than 50 per cent of Vanguard's retail investors are now choosing to download their PDS rather than request a print version, according to head of marketing, Colin Bold.

Macq buys half of Olicc

South Australian based adviser software provider Olicc Technologies has caught the eye of the big Australian, Macquarie, who's software arm has taken a stake in the business.

BT Wrap technology in full throttle

BT Wrap is cranking up its technological capabilities so that financial planners can use its platform faster, cheaper and easier.

Push button payment system at fundie fingertips

Seven years after InvestmentLink introduced a payment management system that became hugely popular with planners and dealer groups, the company is set to launch a similar product, this time for the fund managers and platforms.

Macquarie signs InfoComp for debt and alternatives

InfoComp has scored a coup by being selected by Macquarie to provide a host of software solutions, including solutions for Macquarie gearing products and alternative investments.

Green light for Aviva Riskfirst roll-out

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2007
Aviva has announced that it is on track to complete the roll-out of its Riskfirst signature-free online underwriting platform to more than 4,000 advisers by 5 June.