AMP enhances North platform



AMP Limited has announced enhancements to its North platform.
The financial services group today announced a range of changes to the platform including simplified pricing with the removal of platform administration and investment fees on the North cash account, improved adviser reporting via North Online and providing customers with more options with respect to how they receive correspondence.
AMP also announced that North had recently passed $30 billion in funds under management (FUM).
Commenting on the enhancements, AMP director, Superannuation, Retirement and Investments, Vicki Doyle said the company was continuing to invest in strengthening the capabilities of North to meet the needs of advisers and clients.
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