AMP updates North Guarantee

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AMP has updated the guarantee menu on its North platform, putting in place three new funds under the North Guarantee. The North Guarantee gives customers access to a diverse investment

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AMP Retirement Adequacy Index shows overall adequacy levels up slightly

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The retirement adequacy of working Australians has edged slightly higher to 69.8%, up from 69.4% in 2011, but people are working for longer with average retirement ages increasing according to

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AMP selects Tyndall Australian Bond Fund

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AMP has added the Tyndall Australian Bond Fund to its flagship platform, North. The Tyndall Australian Bond Fund is a diversified fixed interest fund designed to primarily provide a stable

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AMP’s complete insurance range gets a makeover

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AMP has announced a range of enhancements to its wealth protection product range, responding to the changing way advisers do business by offering choice and flexibility. The enhancements, which go

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SMSFs cash out of cash for managed funds

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Falling interest rates in the December 2012 quarter saw self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees decrease their cash holdings in favour of fixed interest and direct property investments, according to the

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AMP SMSF appoints Peter Burgess to new role

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AMP SMSF has added to its breadth of SMSF experts, appointing Peter Burgess to the new role of Head of Policy and Technical, commencing 10 April 2013. Mr Burgess, currently

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ipac strengthens business with new appointments

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ipac has announced three new General Managers to its state based advice businesses, appointing Eric Gibson, Nick Brinkworth and Craig Weber as General Managers for New South Wales, Queensland and

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AMP delivers A$704 million net profit for FY 12

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AMP Limited has reported a net profit of A$704 million for the financial year to 31 December 2012 [1], compared with A$688 million for FY 11 [2]. Underlying profit [3]

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AMP appoints new head of Horizons

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AMP Financial Services (AFS) has appointed as Director of Horizons, reporting to AMP Director, Advice and Client Solutions Steve Helmich.  The appointment is effective from 18 February, with former Director

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Cash loses appeal for SMSFs in favour of fixed interest and property

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Falling interest rates in the December 2012 quarter saw self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees decrease their cash holdings in favour of fixed interest and direct property investments, according to the

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