J.P. Morgan first to launch Tri-Party securities lending in Australia

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J.P. Morgan has successfully completed Australia’s first Tri-Party Securities Lending transaction acting as a third-party collateral agent for a securities lending transaction between UBS and State Street Bank and Trust.

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AMP appointments position for growth

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AMP Financial Services has appointed Andrew Hobern and Deborah Sneddon to the newly created roles of Director of Business Performance and Director of Operations in AMP Financial Planning, Advice &

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Aviva launches off-platform SMA using IRESS technology

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Aviva Investors (Aviva) has partnered with leading financial services technology provider, IRESS Market Technology (IRESS) to launch Aviva Investors Direct SMA (Direct SMA). Aviva’s Head of Retail, Andrew Peterson, said

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High Frequency Trading (HFT)

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Introduction Recently, trading speeds on stock markets have increased dramatically as technology has been brought to bear on decision making as well as the matching and execution of trades. High

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Australian payments technology hits high note at conclusion of peak global trade talks.

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Global interest in Australian-produced payments technology has peaked in recent weeks as offshore banking and financial institutions have become exposed to the unique Payment Adviser technology. Payment Adviser was one

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IRESS appointed Count’s strategic software partner

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Following an extensive review of potential software solutions, Count Financial Limited (Count) has selected IRESS Market Technology Limited (IRESS) as its strategic software partner. IRESS’ wealth management platform XPLAN will

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Why advisers have nothing to fear from technology

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At the danger of invoking a collective moan of discontent from all Australian financial advisers, I want to begin this post on the role of technology in your industry by

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AFA’s search for a star reaches final

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Richard Klipin, CEO of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) says the future of financial advice is in good shape, judging by the standard of the finalists in this year’s

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MLC boosts technical team with key appointments

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MLC today announced key appointments to its technical team along with an expansion of support services for financial advisers. Gemma Dale has been appointed to the role of Head of

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Super gains from system reforms

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Superannuation funds will save $20 billion over the next decade if the Cooper review’s SuperStream is implemented, according to new research released today by the Financial Services Council and Ernst

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