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AMP sued for charging dead clients

BY JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021 7:50AM

ASIC has taken Federal Court action against AMP for allegedly charging more than 2000 deceased clients insurance premiums and financial advice fees after being notified of their death.

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