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Key findings of the Investment Trends 2014 Planner Risk Report

Planners are focusing more on life insurance and expect this to continue over the short term Planners are expanding the range of insurers they use, but switching remains high Zurich and AIA Australia has the highest satisfaction amongst its users Underwriting is a key area in which insurers can differentiate their offerings Users of XPLAN’s

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03 Sep 2014

AMP and University of Adelaide to form SMSF Centre of Excellence

AMP and the International Centre for Financial Services (ICFS) at the University of Adelaide have agreed to form a Centre of Excellence in self-managed super funds (SMSFs), the first of its kind in Australia. The centre is expected to be operational by the end of 2014. Using AMP’s expansive SMSF database and the expertise of

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02 Sep 2014

AMP finds out what accountants are thinking about licensing

AMP’s SMSF Advice has debunked the commonly held view that for a typical accounting practice, the cost of establishing and maintaining a limited Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) is less expensive than becoming an authorised representative of another AFSL holder. Accountants can expect to pay from $20,000 to $34,000 for self licensing, compared to $15,000

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09 Apr 2014

AMP Flexible Super offers new insurance and investment choice

From AMP Limited

AMP has made a number of enhancements to AMP Flexible Super, its leading superannuation and retirement product, making it a more competitive and attractive product for customers saving for their retirement. A new retail insurance offer within AMP Flexible Super, Super Protection, will offer customers more competitive insurance premiums. Super Protection includes cover for Death,

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06 Mar 2014

AMP launches Super product for growing middle market employer segment

AMP has launched a new corporate superannuation solution for the growing middle market, a segment which now accounts for 25 per cent of Australian workers. AMP SignatureSuper Select will offer medium sized companies with between 50-750 employees a sophisticated corporate superannuation product with over 30 investment options, flexible insurance arrangements, a tiered pricing structure and

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05 Mar 2014

AMP relaunches products on Bluedoor Platform

From DST Bluedoor

Bluedoor technology powers North’s incredible growth DST Bluedoor, a leading global provider of IT solutions for the wealth management industry, yesterday announced that its technology is behind AMP’s successful migration of its retail wealth management platforms onto its flagship North platform, enabling the company to more efficiently manage $24 billion plus in assets and significantly

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04 Mar 2014

AMP North hits $10 billion FUA, up from $2 billion in just 3 years

From AMP Capital

AMP’s flagship wrap platform North has hit $10 billion in Funds Under Advice (FUA), a five-fold increase since it launched as a full wrap platform with $2 billion in FUA in 2011. AMP Director of Superannuation Patricia Montague said North’s strong growth was driven by investment in the platform features increasing its appeal to customers.

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28 Feb 2014

Support for flexible penalties ‘sign of SMSF industry maturity’

From SMSF Association

The SMSF industry’s support for a Government measure to introduce more flexible penalties for trustees who breach the rules demonstrates the maturity, integrity and professionalism of the sector, says AMP SMSF, Head of Policy & Technical, Peter Burgess. Addressing the 10th SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia national conference in Brisbane today, Burgess says: “Under the current

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20 Feb 2014

International equities up as cash down

From AMP Capital

International equities have become more attractive to self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees as historically low interest rates decrease the appeal of cash, according to the latest Multiport SMSF Investment Patterns Survey. SMSF exposure to international equities increased by 1.6 per cent in the December quarter, driven by new funds flowing into the sector as well

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19 Feb 2014

Planner risk report: key findings

From Investment Trends

Key findings of the Investment Trends 2013 Planner Risk Report: Adviser focus on life insurance has fallen back from its peak in 2012, but remains a key area. Insurance business is even more concentrated, and AMP now tops primary relationships. Good BDM support is key for retention and acquisition. Adviser focus on life insurance has

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16 Sep 2013

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