Navigator has joined with ETRADE Australia Securities Ltd (E*TRADE Australia) to offer the industry’s first completely integrated share trading service for financial advisers using Navigator’s n-link software.
Navigator has joined with ETRADE Australia Securities Ltd (E*TRADE Australia) to offer the industry’s first completely integrated share trading service for financial advisers using Navigator’s n-link software.
Using n-link, Navigator’s state-of-the-art adviser software package linked directly to the Navigator platform, financial advisers can efficiently move their Navigator Personal Retirement Plan clients’ investments easily between managed funds and shares using n-link’s online transaction modules. Using n-link, advisers can also access the best online trading capabilities available through E*TRADE Australia.
Investors choosing Navigator Personal Retirement Plan now have access to a wide range of ASX listed shares plus over 170 managed funds.
And, with the share market continuing to perform in Australia there are many superannuation investors who could benefit from one point of contact for all their investment needs.
According to Navigator’s general manager products, Tim Cobb, this alliance with E*TRADE Australia allows financial advisers to access most of the investment options available to their clients’ at the touch of a button.
"Quite simply an investor can visit one professional and know that all aspects of their superannuation investments are being looked after. Financial advisers can now also view real time share information and general company research information from leading research houses," said Tim.
E*TRADE chief executive Brett Spork said this is the first time ETRADE has used this type of integrated technology to connect to a third party system.
"Both E*TRADE and n-link are recognised as having market leading functionality. By linking the two together an additional 3000 advisers will now have access to online share trading via n-link," said Brett.
For further information please contact:
Simon Morgan
Group General Manager Public Affairs
Phone: (03) 9829 8892
Mobile: 0407 966 632
Notes to editors:
- Aviva Australia is a group of two specialist financial services companies: Navigator and Norwich Union Life Australia Ltd. Portfolio Partners is the Australian funds management arm is part of Aviva plc. Through these companies we provide products and services in the areas of wealth creation and wealth protection for more than 300,000 customers throughout Australia.
- Globally, Aviva Australia is part of Aviva plc, the world’s fifth largest insurance group, the largest insurer in the UK and one of the top five life companies in Europe. Aviva was formed in May 2000 through the global merger of CGU plc and Norwich Union plc.
- Aviva is a leading provider of life and pensions products to Europe and has substantial businesses elsewhere around the world. Its main activities are long-term savings, fund management and general insurance. It has premium income and investment sales from continuing operations of A$74 billion, and more than A$592 billion of assets under management (as at 17 January 2005). The group has more than 51,000 employees and 30 million customers worldwide.
- The information in this document reflects Norwich Union Life Australia Limited's (NULAL) and NULIS Nominees (Australia) Limited's ('NULIS') understanding of existing legislation, proposed legislation, rulings etc as at the date of issue. In some cases the information has been provided to us by third parties. While it is believed the information is accurate and reliable, this is not guaranteed in any way. The information given in this document is of a general nature and has not taken into account the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person and it is not a substitute for professional advice. Applications to invest in a financial product issued by Aviva, or any of its related entities, must be made by completing the application form attached to the applicable Product Disclosure Statement ("PDS"). A PDS is available from Aviva or your financial adviser. Before making an investment decision on the basis of the information above, a prospective investor needs to consider, with or without the assistance of a professional adviser whether the information is appropriate in the light of their particular investment needs, objectives and financial circumstances. Aviva does not receive any remuneration in relation to the provision of information available from this press release which is of a general nature only.