Upgrade or Renovate? | Q&AMP

Upgrade or Renovate? Are you running out of space or yearning for a change of scenery? In this episode of Q&AMP, we consider the tough decision to either move somewhere else and buy something new or to renovate your existing home. AMP Capital Senior Economist Diana Mousina is joined by Tim Lawless, Research Director at property analytics company CoreLogic to discuss the pros and cons of renovating or moving home and what to look for …

Getting started in property | Q&AMP

Getting started in property Buying your first home is exciting but can also be overwhelming. It’s one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make in your lifetime, so it’s critical that first-home buyers are informed about the home-buying process that lies ahead. AMP Senior Home Loan Specialist Aarti Joshi and AMP Senior Personal Banker Nick Stavroulakis join our host AMP Capital Senior Economist Diana Mousina to discuss what you need to know before you start …

How COVID-19 has widened the gender super gap

How COVID-19 has widened the gender super gap With the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) wreaking havoc on the global and Australian economies, new research by AMP shows the extent of the economic impact of COVID-19 on the super account balances of Australian women. Diana Mousina, Senior Economist at AMP Capital, and AMP Data Insights Manager, Tracy Lewis, discuss the latest findings on the widening gender super gap. These include contributing factors such as job losses, the …

10 years of AMP financial advisers supporting cancer patients and their families

AMP is marking 10 years of its advisers helping cancer patients and their families with pro bono financial advice through the AMP Foundation’s partnership with the Cancer Council. Since 2010, advisers in the AMP network have supported more than 6,500 people affected by cancer – patients and their families – to address their financial challenges through Cancer Council’s Pro Bono Program. During this time, the AMP Foundation has contributed more than $1 million towards the …

AMP’s very first University Challenge winner urges students to follow in her footsteps

The first winner of the AMP University Challenge credits the competition solidifying her career path in financial advice. Speaking with Adam Marsters from AMP Corporate Affairs, Michelle Carroll says the 2011 University Challenge helped her forge valuable connections within the industry. The competition, which is now in its 10th year, provides university and TAFE students with the opportunity to test their skills as a financial adviser and share in $10,000 in prize money if they …

How to prepare for retirement both emotionally and financially | Q&AMP

Retirement is a new and exciting chapter of life. As with any major life change, it’s important to have a retirement plan that prepares you both emotionally and financially for what lies ahead. AMP Capital Senior Economist Diana Mousina and AMP Workplace Education Manager Jess Arambulo discuss why you should spend time preparing for retirement and learn the strategies to employ when adjusting to retirement life. Watch for practical tips on how to prepare for …

Covid-19: Is now the right time to downsize my property? | Q&AMP

As a result of COVID-19 and the rising unemployment rate, many Australians have questions about their retirement and savings, especially whether it’s a good idea to downsize your home right now. AMP Capital senior economist Diana Mousina and financial adviser John Dani discuss downsizing your home in the current state of the residential property market. Watch for an outlook on Australian property prices, the main reasons for selling your home and downsizing, and the key …

Client experience front and centre for AMP Bank’s latest technology enhancements

AMP Bank has launched a range of technology enhancements to boost client experience, including digital pre-application, electronic signatures and digital identification verification. Original Author: Produced by AMP and published on 04/06/2020

Investment markets and economic recovery from COVID-19 – Shane Oliver May 2020

Since the start of 2020, COVID-19 has changed the world in many unexpected ways. Investment markets have experienced ongoing volatility and even the most stable economies have been shaken. But what does it all mean? AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver explores some of the most frequently asked questions and provides his forecast for recovery in this recorded webinar from May 2020. Original Author: Produced by AMP and published on 28/05/2020