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BGL promotes Warren Renden to General Manager – CAS 360, Ecosystem and Brand

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Published by XU Magazine on 27 July 2023
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BGL promotes Warren Renden to General Manager - CAS 360, Ecosystem and Brand

BGL Corporate Solutions (BGL), Australia’s leading provider of company compliance, self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) and investment management software, is proud to announce the promotion of Warren Renden to General Manager – CAS 360, Ecosystem and Brand.

The appointment comes 2 weeks after BGL introduced a seven-person Executive Team, which includes Renden.

“It has been a pleasure to watch Warren grow and thrive with us both personally and professionally since he joined BGL in 2007,” said Ron Lesh, BGL’s Managing Director. “His journey has been one of growth and exceptional dedication, and I could not be prouder to see him take on this new role.”

A highly experienced Product Manager, Renden has a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Finance and Financial Planning from Deakin University and qualifications in Applied Project Management from the Australian Institute of Management.

Renden has been a member of the ASIC Business Advisory Committee and the ATO Digital Service Providers Strategic Working Group and is currently a member of the DSPANZ Government Digital Services Committee.

During his 16 years at BGL, Renden has had a number of roles, including Support Consultant, Product Trainer, CAS Desktop Product Manager and Head of CAS 360.

“As General Manager – CAS 360, Ecosystem and Brand, I will wear many hats, overseeing BGL’s CAS 360 product, Ecosystem platform, Partnerships, Marketing and Events teams as well as being part of the BGL Executive Team,” said Renden. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity and looking forward to exciting times ahead.”

Daniel Tramontana, Chief Executive Officer at BGL, said: “Warren’s work has touched thousands of BGL users. He is passionate and determined in every sense and is regarded as one of the industry greats. I’m very excited about the opportunities that await Warren and BGL.”

July 27, 2023
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CAS 360 adds electronic share transaction filing in Singapore

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Published by International Fintech on 26 July 2023
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CAS 360 adds electronic share transaction filing in Singapore

BGL Corporate Solutions (BGL), one of the world’s leading providers of compliance management software, announces electronic share transaction filing with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) in Singapore is now available in its company secretarial software solution, CAS 360.

“We are excited to release this highly anticipated and industry-first feature to clients,” said Ron Lesh, BGL’s Managing Director.

“The ability to quickly file a transfer of shares in CAS 360 directly with the ACRA will provide clients with greater efficiencies. And we are the first company secretarial software in Singapore that can do this, which is a huge achievement for our team.”

CAS 360 Singapore clients can now complete their share transactions in CAS 360, prepare all the required documents for their clients and file the share transactions with the ACRA after the paperwork is signed.

Warren Renden, Head of CAS 360 at BGL, said, “In CAS 360, we are always looking to deliver productivity-boosting features. Working with the ACRA to deliver the ability to file share transactions electronically has been great, and the ability to seamlessly file share transactions is a fantastic process improvement.”

CAS 360 is a cloud-based company secretarial software designed to help accounting firms and corporate service providers efficiently manage their clients’ company compliance obligations in one innovative and user-friendly platform. With its superior automation, CAS 360 prepares all the forms, minutes/resolutions, registers and other documents required for the Annual Return and common changes made by Singapore companies. In addition, CAS 360 is the first company secretarial software approved by Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) to file company Annual Returns electronically.

“We have come so far with CAS 360, and this is just the beginning,” said Lesh. “Stay tuned for future releases!”

For more information, visit www.bglcorp.com.sg/cas-360.

July 26, 2023
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BGL appoints Executive Team to drive strategic growth and innovation

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Published by Australian Fintech on 13 July 2023
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BGL appoints Executive Team to drive strategic growth and innovation

BGL Corporate Solutions (BGL), Australia’s leading provider of company compliance, self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) and investment management software, has announced the appointment of an Executive Team of exceptional talent to drive strategic growth and innovation.

“I’m so proud of each member of the BGL Executive Team,” said Ron Lesh, BGL’s Managing Director. “Comprised of seven individuals with a combined total of 123 years of service at BGL, these leaders bring extensive experience and unwavering dedication to driving BGL’s strategic growth and innovation. Our products, clients and team could not be in better hands.”

The purpose of the BGL Executive Team is to deliver on the strategic and operational requirements of BGL. With a strong emphasis on growth and development, their goal is to retain, educate and grow our people, clients, partners and the industries in which we work. By maintaining core values and a commitment to exceptional products and experiences, the team aims to achieve sustained growth across all facets of the business.

Introducing the members of the BGL Executive Team:

Ashley Avileli – Chief Technology Officer

Admired and respected for his can-do approach and profound IT knowledge, Ashley and his team keep our BGL cloud software running every day of the year.

Adriana Cavallo – Head of Customer Experience (APAC)

Widely admired within the industry, Adriana is a focused and committed individual who is customer-obsessed and instrumental in delivering remarkable experiences to BGL clients.

Nadine Freitag – People and Culture Manager

With an extraordinary commitment to the betterment of BGL, Nadine is instrumental in developing BGL’s team while strengthening the company’s exceptional workplace culture.

Ron Lesh – Founder and Managing Director

Having started BGL in 1989, Ron’s commitment to building great products together with great people, teams and culture has been the key to BGL’s success.

Warren Renden – Head of CAS 360

With a relentless focus on product, team and client experience, Warren exceeds client expectations and advocates for BGL and its clients across multiple external boards.

Jeevan Tokhi – Head of Simple Fund 360

Respected in the industry for his profound impact, knowledge and professionalism, Jeevan is a strategic thinker with an incredible ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for BGL and its clients.

Daniel Tramontana – Chief Executive Officer

With a great passion for leadership and dedication to the BGL team, clients and community, Daniel has been instrumental in the growth and success of BGL.

Daniel Tramontana, Chief Executive Officer at BGL, said, “As we venture into the next season of BGL, we are super excited about the opportunities ahead. We will continue to build great products. We will deliver exceptional client experiences and moments. And we will do this with the highest level of gratitude and respect for the countless clients (some across 4 decades) who continue to support us with an unwavering belief that inspires us to be the best version of ourselves.”

July 13, 2023
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BGL first to release 2023 SMSF Annual Tax Return

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Published by Australian Fintech on 03 July 2023
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BGL first to release 2023 SMSF Annual Tax Return

BGL Corporate Solutions, Australia’s leading provider of company compliance, self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) and investment management software, has announced the release of the 2023 SMSF Annual Tax Return in its SMSF administration software solution, Simple Fund 360.

“I am continually impressed with our Simple Fund 360 team,” said Ron Lesh, BGL’s Managing Director. “Since 1 January 2023, they have delivered 6 significant updates, including support for the 2023 SMSF Annual Return 6 weeks before the end of the financial year and even SBR electronic lodgment before 30 June 2023.”

Released on 18 May 2023, the Simple Fund 360 tax time update supports the 2023 SMSF Annual Tax Return, complete with all the required supporting schedules and electronic lodgment to the ATO from 1 July 2023. SBR electronic lodgment has also been switched on following ATO system updates. Support for newly registered funds and funds winding up for the 2023 Annual Return is also supported.

BGL’s free open API was also updated, allowing clients to seamlessly send the 2023 SMSF Annual Tax Return from Simple Fund 360 to Xero Tax and LodgeiT for lodgment.

On 15 June 2023, BGL released Part 2 of its tax time update, which includes support for the 2023 Trust and Company Income Tax Returns in its accounting, investment, and tax software, Simple Invest 360. SBR electronic lodgment is also available.

Jeevan Tokhi, Head of Simple Fund 360 at BGL, said, “Over the past 12 months, our product teams have released new client-driven features and enhancements every 3-4 weeks with innovative technologies like BGL SmartDocs, which uses artificial intelligence to extract data from PDF documents. When you add it all together, it’s easy to see why our compliance solutions are miles ahead of the competition.”

July 3, 2023
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BGL is proud to announce the release of the 2023 SMSF Annual Tax Return in its SMSF administration software solution, Simple Fund 360.

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Published by XU Magazine on 30 June 2023
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BGL is proud to announce the release of the 2023 SMSF Annual Tax Return in its SMSF administration software solution, Simple Fund 360.

“I am continually impressed with our Simple Fund 360 team,” said Ron Lesh, BGL’s Managing Director. “Since 1 January 2023, they have delivered 6 significant updates, including support for the 2023 SMSF Annual Return 6 weeks before the end of the financial year and even SBR electronic lodgment before 30 June 2023.”

Released on 18 May 2023, the Simple Fund 360 tax time update supports the 2023 SMSF Annual Tax Return, complete with all the required supporting schedules and electronic lodgment to the ATO from 1 July 2023. SBR electronic lodgment has also been switched on following ATO system updates. Support for newly registered funds and funds winding up for the 2023 Annual Return is also supported.

June 30, 2023
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Introducing the BGL Executive Team!

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Published by XU Magazine on 23 June 2023
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Introducing the BGL Executive Team!

Today is a great day!

It is with much delight that I get to present to you the BGL Executive Team.

The BGL Executive Team comprises of 7 individuals of the highest calibre that will continue to deliver on the strategic and operational requirements of BGL. With a combined experience of 123 years, our products, clients and team could not be in better hands. Let me take a moment to introduce each of them. Here goes:

‍Nadine Freitag, People & Culture Manager at BGL
Nadine has been instrumental in building people and continuing to strengthen the BGL culture. Nadine has an amazing can-do attitude with an extraordinary commitment to the betterment of BGL. Nadine’s attitude and approach represent everything that makes BGL great.

‍Adriana Cavallo, Head of Customer Experience (APAC) at BGL
Loved and admired by countless in the industry, Adriana has had exposure to many parts of the BGL business, excelling in all areas. A focused and committed individual who is customer and experience-obsessed and is instrumental in delivering the BGL value proposition. Adriana’s journey is an example and inspiration to countless.

‍Warren Renden, Head of CAS 360 at BGL
With a relentless focus on product, team and client experience, Warren exceeds client expectations and industry standards. The work of Warren has touched thousands of BGL users. Passionate and determined in every sense, Warren is regarded as one of the industry greats. Warren represents BGL and advocates for clients across multiple external boards.

Jeevan Tokhi, Head of Simple Fund 360 at BGL
Jeevan is an inspiring individual with a broad range of experience who has the incredible capacity to make the complex simple. Jeevan is a strategic thinker with an incredible ability to deliver exceptional outcomes. Jeevan is respected in the industry for his profound impact, knowledge and professionalism. According to him, he is also one of the best-looking in the industry 😆

‍Ashley Avileli, Chief Technology Officer at BGL

Ashley joined BGL as an IT Administrator and is the most complete and knowledgeable IT professional that I know. Admired and respected for his can-do approach, Ashley and his team keep the BGL engine running—the backbone of BGL. We wouldn’t be where we are today without him.

‍Ron Lesh, Founder and Managing Director of BGL
Having started BGL in 1989, Ron’s impact and contribution in and across the industry continue to be profound. Ron’s commitment to building great products together with great people, teams and culture has been key to BGL’s success.

Daniel Tramontana, Chief Executive Officer at BGL
Well, this is awkward. I can’t get away with not including myself here. All I will say is that I am a grateful and passionate individual who loves all things BGL – products, clients and people.

As we venture into the next season of BGL, we are super excited about the opportunities ahead. We will continue to build great products. We will always do our best to deliver exceptional client experiences and moments.

We will do this with the highest level of gratitude and respect for the countless clients (some across 4 decades) who continue to support us with an unwavering belief that inspires us to be the best version of ourselves.

Thank you! ❤️

June 23, 2023
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Compare n Save partners with BGL

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Written by Annie Kane
Published by The Adviser on 16 June 2023
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The mortgage broking fulfilment fintech has been selected to provide loan comparison solutions to BGL’s Simple Fund 360 and Simple Invest 360 clients.

Compare n Save, a fintech platform providing online broking services with traditional fulfilment capability, has partnered with corporate compliance software company BGL Corporate Solutions to help certain clients with loans.

BGL Corporate Solutions currently provides company compliance management, self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), and investment portfolio solutions to over 9,500 businesses, including major accounting firms, law firms, listed companies, private companies, financial planners, and many individual SMSF trustees.

As part of the integration, the loan comparison company will provide clients of BGL’s Simple Fund 360 (an AI-powered SMSF administration software) and of the investment portfolio management software Simple Invest 360 with a loan comparison solution via the Compare n Save app within their console screen or via the BGL Ecosystem.

Speaking of the integration, Sal Cinque, director of Compare n Save and chief executive of TAG Finance and Loans (a traditional mortgage broking fulfilment business), said that the Compare n Save tech will manage the entire lead-to-settlement journey, including appointment booking, lead tracking, reporting, CRM, online lodgement, and delivery of commercial terms.

“We provide site visitors with a hassle-free service to compare interest rates and special offers. The information is easily accessed, without the need to click through multiple screens or provide contact details before being served the desired information” Mr Cinque, who is also an nMB founding director, said.

“This builds a high level of trust with our visitors and leads to qualified inquiries. When our visitors are ready to proceed, our team of brokers manage the application process.

“In the case of our BGL integration, Compare n Save adds value to over 9,500 businesses in related industries, where advisers can quickly and easily assess potential savings for their clients and engage our fulfilment services.

“We are extremely proud of the BGL partnership. It is a glowing endorsement of our fintech and fulfilment capabilities and further strengthens our relationship with BGL.”

Ron Lesh, BGL’s managing director, commented that he was excited to add Compare n Save to the BGL Ecosystem and offer clients “a hassle-free and simple-to-use loan comparison solution that will add value to their customer service.”

Brad Wilkinson, head of BGL Ecosystem, added: “The BGL and Compare n Save integration will help advisers, accountants, and other BGL clients compare hundreds of loans from more than 30 of Australia’s top banks and other lenders (home, investment, and SMSF loans).

“It will also help clients easily structure debt for property purchases (owner-occupied, investment, and SMSF loans) and conduct regular loan reviews to lower interest costs for their clients. Loans are fulfilled via an experienced broker network, with access to over 500 brokers, nationally.”

June 16, 2023
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Contemporary products to provide advanced capabilities for accountants

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Written by Phillip King and Josh Needs
Published by Accountants Daily on 30 May 2023
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The SMSF and personal finance platforms will allow accountants to supply greater analysis to their clients.

Melbourne fintech start-up Fiduciary Financial Services has launched two digital advice platforms aimed at accountants who lack an AFSL.

Both accountantsGPS, which targets SMSFs, and sister product moneyGPS, which tackles personal finance, allow accountants to supply advice for a subscription fee.

Fiduciary co-founder George Haramis said accountantsGPS was the first digital platform of its kind.

“The digital SMSF check-up report provides a comprehensive analysis of a fund’s compliance and financial situation to evaluate how a fund is progressing in many key areas,” he said.

“The report includes SMSF documentation, investment performance, investment policy development, contribution strategies, investment property performance and debt position, insurance and estate planning.”

“Importantly, it helps trustees and members meet their compliance obligations, as well as their longer-term investment and retirement goals – with access to specialist providers for assistance, if required.”

AccountantsGPS will be joined in July by moneyGPS, which combines AI and human expertise to deliver personal financial advice via an online portal for between $50 to $180 per topic.

“We know that accountants are passionate about the welfare of their clients and now they can offer them accessible and affordable financial advice at a price point that is much more affordable than traditional methods,” Mr Haramis said.

“The moneyGPS service also works alongside any in-house advice service, offering additional support to advisers.”

Mr Haramis said both products operate without commission and provide the ability to share platform insights with clients without a need to be licensed to offer any services within them, the firm also said it rebated the majority of referral fees to the accountant or a charity.

The firm said partnerships for the platforms were in progress as accountantsGPS and its SMSF Check-Up Reports had partnered with BGL Corporate Solutions to make it available as part of their SimpleFund 360 service, and also with Melbourne firm Smarter SMSF.

May 31, 2023
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BGL recognised as Victorian State Winner of the 2023 Australian Achiever Awards

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Published by XU Magazine on 30 May 2023
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BGL recognised as Victorian State Winner of the 2023 Australian Achiever Awards

BGL Corporate Solutions, Australia’s leading provider of company compliance, self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) and investment portfolio management software, has been recognised as Victorian State Winner of the 2023 Australian Achiever Award with a sensational score of 98.80% for customer satisfaction.

The award included special recognition of Ron Lesh, Daniel Tramontana, Adriana Cavallo, Damien Gunatillake, Luca Ranellone and Peter Di Stefano for their remarkable customer service.

“This is a fantastic achievement and recognition of the BGL Team. I am incredibly proud!” said Ron Lesh, BGL’s Managing Director. “This is the 18th Australian Achiever Award won by BGL and proves again and again our commitment to providing remarkable experiences and sensational customer service to our clients.”

Australian Achiever Awards are an independent award system based on assessments from the business customers. The award system focuses on eight criteria: Time-related Service, Addressing Client Needs, Care and Attention, Value, Attitude, Communication, Overall Perception and Referral. The judging process for 2023’s Australian Achiever Awards for Australia’s Information & Communications Technology Services category was completed on 5 May 2023.

“I am very proud that BGL achieved an impressive customer satisfaction score of 98.80% as well as being named the Victorian State Winner” added Lesh. “As a business, our goal is to provide exceptional service that distinguishes us from others and excites our clients and to be acknowledged for our efforts, most importantly by our clients, is truly wonderful.”

“Congratulations must go to the entire BGL Team on this well-deserved recognition and it was great to see Daniel, Adriana, Damien, Luca, and Peter mentioned in the award presentation. A huge thanks also to all our clients and partners for your continued support. We would not win these awards without all of you!” added Lesh.

The recognition was accompanied by glowing testimonials from our clients, exemplifying BGL’s remarkable customer service.

“The BGL Corporate Solutions team are super friendly and helpful. There is nothing that is too much trouble for them. They are happy to answer any of my questions, even if the answers are obvious. The dealings I have with them feel more like a personal relationship rather than us being a customer. They are the best business that I deal with. I describe Ron, Daniel, Adriana & Damien as my fabulous four.”

“BGL Corporate Solutions are easy to deal with. They understand our needs and what we are looking for. Their program that we use is user-friendly. And they are always happy to help us.”

“They offer us day-to-day support. My business development manager handles my queries. I can call Peter directly; we have open lines of communication. He is efficient in following up and calls back straight away. They are constantly working on their software development and making sure we use the software to optimal effect. And they are always finding solutions for us.

When they come to Sydney, they touch base with us in person. I enjoy their automated customer service, as they reply within twenty-four hours.”

May 30, 2023
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