Melinda Howes

AMP Super has launched a new digital experience designed to help members better understand, plan for and manage retirement, as research reveals almost three in five Australians worry their retirement savings will run out.

AMP’s latest Retirement Confidence Pulse found just 52 per cent of Australians feel financially confident about retirement, while 58 per cent fear their savings will run out^[1].

The new AMP Super app brings together retirement planning, personalised digital advice and pension management in a single experience, helping members move beyond simply checking their balance to understanding their retirement outlook and taking action to improve it.

Melinda Howes, AMP Group Executive, Superannuation and Investments,said it’s clear many Australians are looking for more than a snapshot of their super balance.

“This new digital experience brings together advice, retirement planning and income management in one place, making it easier for members to understand their position, make informed decisions and manage their retirement income with confidence.

“Our members want to know whether they’re on track for retirement and what practical steps they can take to improve their future financial security.

“Our research shows too many Australians are still uncertain about whether they’ll have enough money to retire with confidence. That is not good enough when you consider the quality of our super system and the savings it’s helping Australians build.”

Through the new app members can:

• See a clearer retirement picture through projected retirement income and insights into how long their savings may last.
• Access personalised digital advice, including recommendations on contributions and investments for eligible members.
• Access Lifetime Boost, which may improve future Age Pension outcomes for eligible members who later choose AMP Lifetime Retirement Income.
• Manage retirement income payments, including viewing payment schedules, adjusting eligible pension payments and submitting withdrawal requests.

These features sit alongside everyday account management functionality where members can track their super performance, view their personal rate of return, manage investments and insurance, while accessing the latest market updates from experts, including AMP’s Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver.

The launch is the latest milestone in AMP Super’s retirement strategy and comes as the fund has received an Epic Retirement TICK, recognising the strength of its retirement products, advice, services and digital capabilities.

The AMP Super app is available through the Apple App Store and Google Play, alongside AMP’s new super and pension web portal.

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Minh Tran

AMP has appointed Minh Tran as General Manager, Business Development, strengthening its focus on employer growth, strategic partnerships and institutional relationships across the Australian superannuation market.

Mr Tran will report to Richard Millington, Director, Employer and Adviser Partnerships at AMP, and will lead AMP Super’s business development strategy, focused on winning new employer mandates, deepening consultant and partner relationships, and supporting better outcomes for members.

Mr Tran brings extensive experience across corporate superannuation, workplace growth, institutional relationships and distribution leadership.

Most recently, he was Head of Workplace Growth at Rest, where he led the organisation’s multi-channel growth strategy and served as a Responsible Manager under Rest’s Australian Financial Services Licence. He was instrumental in the development of Rest’s Employer Value Proposition and managed strategic relationships with research houses and tender consultants.

Prior to Rest, Mr Tran was Strategic Partnerships Lead at AIA Australia and spent more than 17 years with MLC Australia across MasterKey Business Super and Plum. In those roles, he led business development and relationship management teams, working with major institutional clients and strategic partners.

AMP Director, Employer and Adviser Partnerships, Richard Millington, said Mr Tran’s appointment would strengthen AMP’s ability to compete for new employer mandates and expand its strategic partner network.
“Minh brings deep superannuation expertise, strong market presence and a proven track record in workplace super and institutional partnerships,” Mr Millington said.

“His experience across the superannuation value chain, including distribution, employer growth, consultant engagement and strategic relationship management, will support AMP Super’s ability to convert new opportunities while continuing to deliver strong outcomes for members and partners.”

Mr Tran will commence in the role on 9 November 2026.

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Richard Millington

AMP has appointed Richard Millington as Director, Employer & Adviser Partnerships, a newly created role that reflects the growing importance of employers and advisers in helping Australians build financial security and achieve better retirement outcomes.

He will join AMP on 24 August 2026 from Rest, where he most recently helped establish their workplace superannuation capability. He has also held senior roles at MLC and Munich Re, and brings extensive experience across distribution and client relationship management.

The new role will provide dedicated leadership across AMP’s Business Development, Account Management and Adviser Partnerships teams, bringing together AMP Super’s employer and adviser engagement capabilities.

AMP Group Executive, Superannuation & Investments, Melinda Howes, said the appointment reinforced AMP’s commitment to supporting employers, advisers and their clients.

“No other fund offers a member proposition like AMP Super across investment performance, service, personalised advice, and lifetime income retirement solutions. Bringing these teams together under one leader will help us work even more closely with employers and advisers as they support Australians to maximise their retirement income,” Ms Howes said.

“Richard has built a strong reputation for developing high-performing teams to deliver growth in a range of different businesses across superannuation and insurance. His experience will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the support, service and solutions we provide to employers, advisers and members.”

Richard Millington said he was excited to join AMP at an important time for the business.

“I’ve long admired AMP for its history in Australian financial services, particularly in corporate super,” he said.

“AMP Super offers a compelling proposition for members, employers and advisers. I’m looking forward to working closely with our partners to help more Australians prepare for and navigate retirement with confidence.”

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Anna Shelley

AMP Super has delivered top quartile returns of more than 11% for the majority of its MySuper members for the financial year ending 30 June 2026.

Members invested in AMP’s default MySuper 1970s and 1990s Lifestage investments received returns of 11.3%, while those in AMP’s default MySuper 1980s saw returns of 11.2%.

Around 80% of MySuper members (all default members born in 1970 or later) are invested in these options, with the

1970s option the largest by assets under management.
For those members wanting access to a higher growth allocation, AMP’s Future Directions High Growth choice option delivered returns of 12.1%.

This marks the third year in a row that AMP Super has delivered returns in excess of 11% for its members and follows the launch of a market-first retirement package by AMP^[1] in May that allows more Australians to confidently convert their superannuation balances into lifetime income.

As of the latest data at 31 May 2026, AMP’s key MySuper default options were all top quartile across 1, 3, and 5 year periods.

Resilience and cost control key to strong performance

The portfolios have benefited from the structural momentum behind AI-themed exposures and have shown resilience through the March sell-off and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, while maintaining a deliberate Lifestage approach to strategic asset allocation.

Key contributors to the strong returns this year include an overweight to emerging market equities, particularly South Korean shares, a rigorous focus on cost control and AMP’s Dynamic Asset Allocation overlay.

AMP Super was recently awarded the Best Fund for Digital Advice at the 2026 Chant West Awards and was recognised as Best for Value and Best for Flexibility for the second year running in WeMoney’s Superannuation Awards 2026.

Anna Shelley, AMP’s Chief Investment Officer said: “We’re thrilled to have closed out the financial year by delivering strong returns of more than 11% for the majority of our members.

“Markets rewarded patience and discipline this year, with positioning for resilient global earnings and the structural momentum behind AI driving strong returns for our members.

“The March sell-off was a reminder that geopolitical shocks can move markets quickly, but as super fund managers it’s important we stay focused on the long-term drivers of returns and the strength of diversified portfolios.

“We are pleased to see that discipline pay off for members, with our overweight positions in international and emerging markets making a meaningful contribution.

“We remain focused on actively managing portfolios for members with discipline and maintaining diversification while looking for value-accretive opportunities amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty.”

Melinda Howes, Group Executive, Superannuation & Investments, AMP said: “These returns are another fantastic outcome for AMP Super members and will make a meaningful difference, delivering higher balances at retirement.
“We recognise that great investment returns are only part of the solution and a big focus of our team is to ensure that our members can turn that balance into maximum retirement income. We don’t just provide leading services and support to help members understand and engage with their super, but personalised advice and new income solutions to let them maximise their income in retirement.

“During the year, we launched a range of solutions that continue to make a real difference to members at every touchpoint – including a new online super comparison tool, digital financial advice on both super and retirement, and our market-first Lifetime Retirement Income offering that is a game-changer in helping more Australians retire with confidence.”

AMP’s MySuper Lifestages approach

Part of AMP’s Lifestage MySuper offerings, the 1970s option is the largest option by funds under management.
AMP’s MySuper Lifestage options automatically adjust asset allocations based on a member’s age, gradually shifting from higher growth to more defensive investments as retirement approaches.

This approach is designed to reduce risk later in life while still capturing growth in earlier years — and has continued to support positive outcomes across all age cohorts.

Meanwhile, AMP’s Future Directions fund is a multi-manager choice option that benefits from AMP’s dynamic asset allocation program, an approach which aims to achieve growth with smoother returns by negotiating the ups and downs of the market.

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Notes:
[1] https://www.amp.com.au/about-amp/news/2026/may/AMP-launches-new-solution-to-boost-retirees–income-and-fund-their-home-care- 

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