Household incomes outpacing the cost of living

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Australian household income is outpacing the cost of living over the longer term, with disposable incomes increasing 20% over the last 27 years, while the average family is better off

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Registrations soar in second annual AMP University Challenge

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AMP has announced the number of registrations for the financial planning AMP University Challenge has doubled over the same period last year, highlighting the value of practical professional experience students’

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Enhancing client engagement through apps

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Technology plays an ever increasing role in financial advisers’ service delivery. The ‘i’ age has brought with it tools to help advisers engage with clients. Devices such as iPads and

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Hillross names Adviser of the Year & Firm of the Year

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Sydney financial adviser, Jonathan Kilborn, has been named Hillross Adviser or the Year while Brisbane based financial advisers’ Arrive Wealth Management SEQ has taken out 2011 Firm of the Year

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AMP Limited reports third quarter cashflows, AUM and business update

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AMP Limited yesterday reported cashflows for AMP Financial Services (AFS) and the group’s assets under management (AUM) for the third quarter to 30 September 2011. AFS cashflows and AUM include AXA

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Australia’s first skyscraper to host AMP charity abseil

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AMP employees and members of the public will be given a unique opportunity to abseil off the iconic AMP building at Circular Quay as part of a charity event this

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AMP appoints Colin Storrie as Chief Financial Officer

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AMP Limited has appointed Colin Storrie as Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 January 2012. Mr Storrie will replace current Chief Financial Officer Paul Leaming, who will retire at the end

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AMP delivers A$455 million underlying profit for first half of 2011

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AMP Limited has reported an underlying profit of A$455 million for the half year to 30 June 2011, which includes a A$61 million1 contribution from AXA for the second quarter

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Competition heats up for AMP University Challenge

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With one month left until the 9 September deadline for entries, the AMP University Challenge is set to be a fierce competition with 119 teams – 171 participants in total

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Hillross announces strategic appointments

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Hillross has completed a series of senior appointments, boosting the level of regionalised support to its network of advisers.  Hillross Managing Director Hugh Humphrey said the appointments were an important

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