AMP Limited reports first quarter cashflows, AUM and wealth protection update

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AMP Limited yesterday reported cashflows, assets under management (AUM) and an update on its wealth protection business for the first quarter to 31 March 2015. AMP Chief Executive Craig Meller said:

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The RBA cuts the cash rate to a new record low

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Key points The RBA’s latest rate cut along with downwards pressure on the value of the $A should help Australian economic growth pick up to around trend next year. While

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Is sustainable income or steady capital your goal in a low interest rate environment?

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Retirees concerned about the impact of another cut to the official cash rate need to clearly identify their investment goals to help clarify whether capital stability or income sustainability is

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Weekly market update – week ending 1 May, 2015

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Shares had a soft weak reflecting a combination of somewhat messy economic data, uncertainty about the Fed and a backup in

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AMP Capital appoints Head of Distribution for UK and Europe

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John Angell has been appointed as AMP Capital Head of Distribution for the UK and Europe, effective immediately. AMP Capital is bolstering its distribution capabilities in key regions, with Mr

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AMP Capital appoints new Managing Director for New Zealand

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AMP Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Hassell as Managing Director for New Zealand, alongside his existing role as Head of Fixed Income, effective from 30 April

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Weekly market update – week ending 10 April, 2015

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Shares had a good run over the last week helped by continued okay economic data, M&A activity and confirmation from the

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AMP Capital appoints new fund manager for flagship property fund

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AMP Capital have announced  Kylie O’Connor has been appointed Fund Manager of the AMP Capital Diversified  Property Fund (ADPF). Ms O’Connor will be  responsible for delivering the strategy, growth and

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Weekly market update – week ending 2 April, 2015

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets were messy and mixed over the last week with US shares down on some soft economic data, Australian shares

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What is risk in investing?

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Key points Risk is often portrayed as just market volatility when in reality it’s a whole lot more, notably: the risk of capital loss; the risk of not having enough

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