MD account management system gets second scheduled update

On December 7, 2009, a system update added account rate of return, corrected a number of known problems and addressed some issues from client feedback.


Rate of return is now available online

  • Returns are reported since inception for all accounts except those ending in .700
  • For accounts ending .700, .730, .760, etc., returns are since June 8, 2009
  • For RESP accounts, returns are reported for the account, not the individual beneficiary

Other noteworthy fixes:

  • Market values on "Portfolio Summary" match "Accounts" summary
  • Available cash balance includes trade commission
  • Equity order "On Stop" special term now functions properly
  • Improved printing for confirmation slips and transaction history

Ongoing investment continues to improve system performance

MD launched its new system in June 2009 and a series of system updates and improvements to functionality were completed in August.


In September, we engaged clients in a Usability Study and many recommendations are being considered for future system enhancements, for example:

  • Customizable User ID - the number one request from clients
  • Addition of account Book Value on the Portfolio Summary screen
  • Addition of column totals for Book Value and Market Value
  • More details in Transaction History
  • Single confirmation slip per equity order with multiple fills
  • Additional navigation improvements

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