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North has announced a new partnership with talent development and recruitment specialist Striver, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the future of the financial advice profession.

Managed portfolios have evolved from an efficiency tool into the default operating system for advice businesses today, with advisers increasingly adopting them to improve governance, scale their businesses and deliver more consistent client outcomes, according to North’s latest Managed Portfolios Insights Report.

Australia’s retirement confidence has barely shifted over the past year, with the rising cost of living and fear of running out of money leaving almost half the population financially insecure about life after work.

North, one of Australia’s leading retirement and investment platforms, has appointed Emma Kirk as Head of Strategic Growth, further strengthening its senior distribution leadership team as it continues to build momentum across platforms, managed portfolios and retirement solutions.

The Government has got the balance right – strengthening protections for Australians while maintaining choice in how they manage their retirement savings.

AMP delivers 33% underlying profit growth, strong Platforms net cashflows and additional capital returns to shareholders through dividends and buybacks

AMP Bank GO Index reveals small business costs have jumped almost 25% since COVID… and look set to rise further. The inaugural AMP Bank GO Small Business Cost Pressure Index shows the weighted cost of keeping a small business open has risen from 100 in March 2020 to 124.6 by March 2026.

AMP Bank has launched Equity Flex, a new investment property loan offering borrowers a term of up to 40 years and up to 10 years no-reassessment interest-only, as investors consider how they manage cashflow following the Federal Budget's changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, and ongoing cost of living pressures.

AMP has appointed Richard Millington as Director, Employer & Adviser Partnerships, a newly created role that reflects the growing importance of employers and advisers in helping Australians build financial security and achieve better retirement outcomes.