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KPMG appoints wealth management strategy lead

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2017
... software and Class Portfolio in its business advisory group. The news comes after Class chief executive Kevin Bungard flagged AMP's plans to migrate off the platform at the group's annual general meeting in October. While no timeframe has been specified ...

Planners divided on mental health advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
Mental health is an issue growing across Australia and the financial services industry is responding. AMP recently refreshed its mental health training program for financial advisers and the content now exceeds the minimum standards set by the Financial ...

AMP introduces facial recognition for mobile clients

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017
Users of AMP's wealth management apps can now log-in via facial recognition. Facial recognition identification enhances the experience of using the Bett3r and My AMP apps, according to AMP's director of digital and design, Michael Weeding. "The apps ...

Managed accounts sector knuckles down on data standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2017
... proliferation in proprietary specifications," he said. Industry organisations participating in the working group include: AMP Bennelong Funds BT Colonial First State Copia and Ralton Elston Financial Express IOOF IRESS Lonsec Macquarie Morningstar Netwealth ...

Banking body appoints chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2017
The Customer Owned Banking Association named a former AMP Bank managing director as its new chief executive. Bringing more than 30 years' experience in financial services, Michael Lawrence will lead COBA from December 4, 2017. Lawrence led AMP Bank ...

ANZ launches LIF resource

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2017
... understanding of new clawback provisions was demonstrated however, with 43.5% saying they understood the guidelines. Last month AMP also launched a LIF-ready resource to assist its financial advisers manage the transition. In launching the hub, AMP director ...

AMP rolling out enhanced goals-based advice business

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2017
AMP will roll out the next evolution of its dedicated goals-based financial advice business this month with an expected step change being the way clients converse about their advice experience. AMP Advice will use real-time modelling to demonstrate ...

Synchron hires new state manager from AMP

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2017
... Synchron has appointed a new state manager for South Australia and the Northern Territory. Chris Regenass joins Synchron from AMP, where he was head of financial planning for the same region. He has held multiple positions at AMP and related entities ...

VicSuper names new insurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
VicSuper has appointed its new insurance provider, replacing a long-running partnership with AMP. MetLife will take over the $19 billion superannuation fund's insurance portfolio following a comprehensive tender process involving six potential insurers ...

XTB expands retail offering, launches responsible SMA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
... structure," Martin said. XTB also has two SMAs on Praemium platforms and Macquarie's Investment Wrap; and are available on AMP North Super and Allocated Pension.