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Welcome Adviser
This issue of Oxygen looks at advances in technology and digital media. What are they and what do they mean for your business? 

This month’s highlights include:
  Model Portfolios: Next generation platform
  An economic update: Power surge
  Macquarie Life Active Roadshow - Last chance to register!
  Read the latest MAStech news
 
   
   
 
Feature article
Are you doing it digitally?
Is your website enabled for viewing on an iPad or BlackBerry? Perhaps you tweet, or publish a regular blog? If not, you could be missing out on valuable opportunities to differentiate your offering, strengthen your client relationships and generate more business. If you are using modern communications to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise, you will be kicking off to a great start with your clients. Read feature article

 
   
   
Market insights
Economic update
Utility bills increased by more than 15% in the year to June 2010, the sharpest annual increase in this component of the consumer price index (CPI) since 1983. Macquarie Research assesses the impact of surging utility bills on inflation, household spending and the policy response.

Read economic update
   
Did you know?
A strong client value proposition is essential
A clear client value proposition (CVP) helps you break through the clutter and sets you apart from your competitors, particularly online. Macquarie Practice Consulting explains how to gain the competitive advantage.

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Growing your business
MAStech news
The MAStech team bring you the latest technical news. Read this month's highlights
Enhance your clients' cash returns
With $600 billion currently invested in term deposits in Australia, what better time to look at how you can manage your clients’ cash more efficiently. Find out how
Credit reform - time is running out
Are you going to be engaging in credit activities in the future? If yes, ensure you have a credit licence or are a representative of a credit licensee. Find out how to apply
Macquarie Access
Read about the launch of our new secure website for advisers
Powering practice efficiency
Focusing on efficiency, flexibility and usability, the latest version of COIN Office delivers powerful enhancements to generate efficiencies in your practice.
Macquarie Portfolio Broking
Macquarie Portfolio Broking provides model-portfolio based intermediary broking and portfolio management services.
 
Servicing your clients
Next generation platform
Macquarie Wrap Model Portfolios heralds a significant enhancement to Macquarie Wrap.
Macquarie Life Active: Making the right choice more visible
Recommend this revolutionary style of life insurance to your clients with confidence with the latest tools and wider support
New TV commercials launched
Macquarie Life Active and Macquarie Professional Series have launched new TV advertisements aimed at increasing consumer awareness about the brands.
Important changes to BPAY deposits
There have been some important changes to Macquarie CMA and Cash XL BPay deposits. Stay informed
Events
The insurance revolution revealed
Register now for the Macquarie Life Active Roadshow
Boutique Dealers Conference
Register now for the QLD, VIC or NSW event.
Professional Series

Francis Sempill, investment manager from Walter Scott and Partners, will be in Australia in November to present on The Case for Global Equities. Find out when

John Burridge from Winton Capital Management presented to advisers in October on Winton's unique approach to investing in managed futures. View presentation

 
 
 
 
 
 
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