Synchron: Advisers must embrace technology

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In order to deliver advice that meets the needs of increasingly demanding clients and which meets more stringent compliance obligations, advisers must embrace technology, according to Synchron Director, Don Trapnell.... Read more continue reading

Positive economic sentiment to benefit SMEs business growth and succession prospects

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As stock markets and economic indicators locally and across the globe continue to improve and whispers are getting louder that things are getting better, now is the time for SMEs... Read more continue reading

A sophisticated client – there’s no such thing

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Advisers sometimes refer to their clients as sophisticated clients, but this term is often misunderstood according to The Fold Legal. Senior Lawyer at The Fold Legal, Lesley Thorne says there... Read more continue reading

Storytelling and sensemaking for financial professionals

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Storytelling is universal. It speaks to human experience. Stories establish relationships as well as make sense of the world. They transmit knowledge and build culture. They simulate the real world... Read more continue reading

DST strengthens Anova Ibor Capabilities to give asset managers better decision-making information

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Intraday information added to DST’s leading product suite DST, a global provider of strategically unified data management, business processing, and customer communication solutions, today announced strategic enhancements to its Anova product suite... Read more continue reading

Child care strain on family budgets: women lose 60 per cent of their pay says AMP.NATSEM Report

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Family budgets are under pressure with the primary carer, typically the mother, losing about 60 per cent of her gross income when returning to work full-time after having children –... Read more continue reading

LUCRF implements DST Bluedoor technology to meet Superstream challenge

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Australian industry fund first to operate its own gateway and clearing house DST, a global provider of strategically unified data management, business processing, and customer communication solutions today announced that industry... Read more continue reading

Australian businesses rake in record $246.4bn from internet

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Australian businesses earned a record $246.4 billion from internet sales in 2012-13, up from $237.1 billion in 2011-12, reflecting the rising importance of  e-commerce to economic activity, according to Paul... Read more continue reading

Regulatory overhaul triggers strategic review of investment data technology

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Australia’s superannuation sector is increasingly turning to technology driven solutions to harness the value of investment data according to David Rhind, Anova Solution Manager, Asia-Pacific with DST Global Solutions. Speaking at a recent DST Global... Read more continue reading

SMEA survey – Outlook for SME sector strong but ‘anchors’ are holding back growth & Economy

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SME Association of Australia (SMEA) Chairman Craig West yesterday released the findings of an extensive survey conducted by the Association.  The report confirmed that although SMEs are generally upbeat about... Read more continue reading