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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.

More blue and orange in online banking

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2007
Not content to let ING have all the local online glory, Rabobank has entered Australia's retail banking market with a new comprehensive DIY banking service called RaboPlus.

New boutiques turning to better processes

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAY 2007
Responding to consultant demands for more robust business models among boutique money managers, Indian Ocean Rim Asset Management (IOR) is harnessing technology and a globalised workforce to design investment processes normally associated with large ...

Online investing in its prime: Macquarie

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2007
It was one for all and all for one at Macquarie Equity Markets Group, with the release yesterday of the new Macquarie Prime online trading platform, combining shares, gearing, CFDs and cash into one single package.

Local banks face global assault

A leading e-commerce expert is urging local banks to re-evaluate their IT services or risk losing market share to global providers.