AMP Limited has vowed it will vigorously defend a class action mounted over its superannuation products.
The company announced to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) today that it was subject of a superannuation class action filed against certain of its subsidiaries by Maurice Blackburn in the Federal Court in Melbourne.
It said the action related to the fees charged to members and that the proceedings was on behalf of superannuation customers and their beneficiaries.
“The proceeding will be vigorously defended,” it said.
Morningstar believes there is still further to run with the potential takeover of Insignia Financial even with original bidder Bain Capital walking away.
Insignia Financial has announced the status of the two private equity bidders as due diligence comes to an end.
The future of superannuation policy remains uncertain, with further reforms potentially on the horizon as the Albanese government seeks to curb the use of superannuation as a bequest vehicle.
Superannuation funds will have two options for charging fees for the advice provided by the new class of adviser.