Members of AMP’s super products will be able to add term deposits to their investment options.
AMP director of Wealth Management Products, Andrew Hobert announced the extension of the offering this week saying they reflected increased customer demand.
“Our existing term deposits have proved popular and now we want to meet increased customer demand for longer term deposits in an uncertain market,” he said.
Hobert said the three or five year AMP Term Deposit investment option was designed for customers who were concerned about potentially fluctuating interest rates during that timeframe.
The Future Fund’s CIO Ben Samild has announced his resignation, with his deputy to assume the role of interim CIO.
The fund has unveiled reforms to streamline death benefit payments, cut processing times, and reduce complexity.
A ratings firm has placed more prominence on governance in its fund ratings, highlighting that it’s not just about how much money a fund makes today, but whether the people running it are trustworthy, disciplined, and able to deliver for members in the future.
AMP has reached an agreement in principle to settle a landmark class action over fees charged to members of its superannuation funds, with $120 million earmarked for affected members.