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AMP Bank Launches Investment Property Loan With Up to 40-Year Term

AMP's (ASX:AMP) AMP Bank launched Equity Flex, an investment property loan offering a term of up to 40 years with an interest-only structure for up to 10 years without reassessment, according to a Thursday statement.The new offering comes amid ongoing cost of living pressures, and as investors reassess their management of cash flow following the recent changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, the bank said.Under the federal budget's proposed changes, existing property market investors retain their current tax arrangements while future buyers of established properties will face tighter rules from July 2027. This will make cash flow management and repayment flexibility increasingly important factors in investment decisions, AMP said.The company's shares fell 1% in recent Thursday trade.

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Australian Banks Investing in Technology to Address Mortgage Offset Account Failures, Banking Association Chief Says

Australian banks are taking measures to ensure the proper functioning of mortgage offset accounts, including investments in new technology platforms, Australian Banking Association CEO Simon Birmingham said on Wednesday.Birmingham's comments to the media followed an Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) report that found major banks failed to properly manage offset accounts in the two years through August 2025.During that period, banks paid more than AU$55 million in customer compensation for offset account failures, the ASIC said after reviewing the offset practices of eight banks, including Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC, NZE:WBC), ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ, NZE:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG), AMP's (ASX:AMP) AMP Bank, Credit Union Australia, HSBC Bank Australia, and ING Bank (Australia)."This report shows that in well over 99% of cases, mortgage offset accounts are working exactly [as] they should be, but it does demonstrate there are some failures," Birmingham said."It's a very small proportion of mistakes that have happened, and what ASIC's report shows is it's often due to manual system processes in isolated cases, or communications failures in some cases," Birmingham added.

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Australian Banks Paid Over AU$55 Million in Customer Compensation Over Mortgage Offset Account Failures, ASIC Says

Major Australian banks failed to properly manage mortgage offset accounts in the two years through August 2025, resulting in customers unknowingly paying more interest than was due, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said Wednesday following a review of the sector's offset practices.During that period, banks paid more than AU$55 million in customer compensation for offset account failures, and further compensation is expected as the extent of the problem becomes clearer, the regulator said.ASIC reviewed the offset practices of eight banks including Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC, NZE:WBC), ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ, NZE:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG), AMP's (ASX:AMP) AMP Bank, Credit Union Australia, HSBC Bank Australia, and ING Bank (Australia).It found deficiencies in how all banks set up, monitored, and managed offset accounts, which are marketed as a simple way to save on mortgage interest over the life of a home loan. Banks struggled to readily identify customer offset account requests and were slow to fix issues, while their detection of failures was inconsistent."Some banks are not getting the basics right," ASIC Chair Sarah Court said, noting that some offset failures went undetected until the ASIC started investigating them.The Australian Banking Association did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.

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Jarden Adjusts AMP's Price Target to AU$2 from AU$1.80, Keeps at Neutral

AMP (ASX:AMP) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of AU$1.99, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

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AMP's Balance of Business Looks to be Performing Better than Consensus Expectations, Jefferies Says

AMP's (ASX:AMP) balance of the business looks to be performing better than consensus expectations, Jefferies said in a Thursday note.AMP reported that first half underlying net profit after tax is likely to fall between AU$170 million and AU$180 million, with a consensus forecast of AU$142 million, due to factors which include a stronger contribution from the China partnerships as well as improved investment income.It will recognize AU$18 million of pre-tax carried interest in the period within Other Partnerships, relating to DigitalBridge's sale of a 51% stake in the remaining assets of a legacy AMP Capital infrastructure fund. Further upside remains possible if the remaining 49% interest is sold and the necessary criteria are met.Mortgage securitizations so far in 2026 are signaling a more capital-light model.The investment firm retained a buy rating to AMP and raised the price target to AU$2.07 from AU$1.75.AMP's shares were up nearly 4% in recent Friday trade.

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AMP Delivered H1 Underlying Profit Guidance 'Substantially Ahead of Expectations,' Jarden Says

AMP's (ASX:AMP) guidance for first-half 2026 underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) of AU$170 million to AU$180 million came in substantially ahead of expectations as growth in the company's Chinese partnerships materialized, Jarden said in a late Thursday note."Whilst we had flagged the prospect of higher returns from these partnerships and capital return from carried interest, the magnitude and speed of upgrades was a positive surprise," the investment firm said.The mid-point of the company's guidance implies a greater than 22% beat against both Jarden's and consensus expectations, with China earnings forecast to comprise up to around 33% of group earnings.The equity research firm raised its estimate for AMP's first-half underlying NPAT to AU$173 million from AU$143 million, noting that upside to hit the top end of guidance will probably come via the company's platforms or superannuation and investments business.Momentum from China partnerships could continue in the second half of the year, Jarden said as it increased its earnings forecast for that period to AU$54 million from from AU$39 million.The investment firm maintained a neutral rating on AMP while raising the target price to AU$2 from AU$1.80.AMP shares gained over 3% in recent Friday trade.

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ASX Biggest Gainers

Here are the ASX-listed companies with the biggest gains on Friday.Coles Group (ASX:COL): +3%, AU$23.31Xero (ASX:XRO): +3%, AU$71.17Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS): +3%, AU$30.27AMP (ASX:AMP): +3%, AU$1.95Amcor (ASX:AMC): +3%, AU$63.72Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG): +3%, AU$3.57Regis Healthcare (ASX:REG): +3%, AU$6.15GQG Partners (ASX:GQG): +3%, AU$1.41News Corp (ASX:NWS): +2%, AU$46.69Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG): +2%, AU$21.74

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ASX Most Active Stocks

Here are the five most actively traded big-cap stocks on the Australian Securities Exchange on Friday.EQ Resources (ASX:EQR): 23 million sharesArafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU): 11.3 million sharesMirvac Group (ASX:MGR): 11.3 million sharesLiontown (ASX:LTR): 9.8 million sharesAMP (ASX:AMP): 9.6 million shares

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Australian Shares Flat; BHP Group Meets Fiscal Year 2026 Production Guidance, Issues Fiscal Year 2027 Outlook

Australian shares were flat on Thursday after major indices on Wall Street posted gains, but the materials sector fell as BHP posted lower fiscal year 2027 copper production guidance.The S&P/ASX 200 Index was little changed to close at 8,840.40.Brent crude oil futures continued to trade around $85 per barrel as the US conducted further strikes inside Iran. The Wall Street Journal reported US President Donald Trump is considering expanding US military operations in Iran.On the domestic front, Australia's consumer inflation expectations fell by 0.8 percentage points in July to 4.7%, according to the Melbourne Institute Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations.Australian household spending rose 0.3% in June, with end-of-financial-year sales less impactful than in 2025, as inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates weighed on consumers, according to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Gains were recorded across 10 of the 12 spending categories, led by utilities and education.In company news, BHP Group (ASX:BHP) reported fiscal year 2026 copper production of 1.95 million tonnes, down 3% from fiscal 2025 but within its guidance range of 1.9 million tonnes to 2 million tonnes. For fiscal year 2027, BHP Group is targeting copper output of 1.65 million to 1.8 million tonnes and iron ore production of 260 million to 272 million tonnes. Its shares fell past 2% on market close.AMP (ASX:AMP) expects the first-half 2026 underlying net profit after tax of AU$170 million to AU$180 million, with the increase driven by stronger contributions from its China partnerships, favorable investment income impacts due to recent interest rate hikes, and the recognition of about AU$13 million of carried interest in relation to the partial sale of certain assets within a legacy fund.Perpetual (ASX:PPT) said it has received a revised non-binding, conditional proposal from EQT-controlled Windflower to acquire all of its shares via a scheme of arrangement for AU$22.07 per share, up 2% from the previous AU$21.64 offer.

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Update: AMP Boosts Expectations for First-Half Underlying Net Profit After Tax

(Updates to add stock movement in the last paragraph)AMP (ASX:AMP) expects first-half 2026 underlying net profit after tax of AU$170 million to AU$180 million, according to a Thursday filing with the Australian bourse.The company said the increase to the expected result is driven by stronger contributions from its China partnerships, favorable investment income impacts due to recent interest rate hikes, and the recognition of about AU$13 million of carried interest in relation to the partial sale of certain assets within a legacy fund.DigitalBridge sold a 51% interest in the remaining assets within the legacy fund and chose to pay a portion of the associated carried interest to AMP. The company said it could realize additional carried interest from the sale of the remaining 49% stake.The company's shares rose past 2% in recent Thursday trade.

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AMP Boosts Expectations for First-Half Underlying Net Profit After Tax

AMP (ASX:AMP) expects first-half 2026 underlying net profit after tax of AU$170 million to AU$180 million, according to a Thursday filing with the Australian bourse.The company said the increase to the expected result is driven by stronger contributions from its China partnerships, favorable investment income impacts due to recent interest rate hikes, and the recognition of about AU$13 million of carried interest in relation to the partial sale of certain assets within a legacy fund.DigitalBridge sold a 51% interest in the remaining assets within the legacy fund and chose to pay a portion of the associated carried interest to AMP. The company said it could realize additional carried interest from the sale of the remaining 49% stake.

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Temple & Webster Group Says AMP Becomes Substantial Holder

Temple & Webster Group (ASX:TPW) received notice that AMP (ASX:AMP) and its affiliates became a substantial holder of the company on Wednesday, according to a Friday filing with the Australian bourse.AMP now owns 6.4 million shares in the company, representing 5.46% of the issued shares, the filing said.Temple & Webster's shares fell around 2% in recent Friday trade, while AMP declined about 1%.

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Nuix Says AMP Becomes Substantial Holder

Nuix (ASX:NXL) received notice that AMP (ASX:AMP) and its affiliates became a substantial holder of the company on Wednesday, according to a Friday filing with the Australian bourse.AMP now owns 17.1 million shares in the company, representing 5.06% of the issued shares, the filing said.Nuix's shares rose 3% in recent Friday trade, while AMP fell about 2%.

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AMP Says Superannuation Fund Delivers Another Year of Double-Digit Returns

AMP (ASX:AMP) said its AMP Super fund delivered top quartile returns of more than 11% for most of its members for the year ended June 30, marking its third straight year of double-digit returns, according to a Thursday statement.Members invested in the default MySuper 1970s and 1990s life-stage investments received returns of 11.3%, while those in the default MySuper 1980s got returns of 11.2%, the company said, noting that around 80% of MySuper members are invested in these options.Meanwhile, AMP's Future Directions High Growth choice option delivered returns of over 12%, as portfolios "benefited from the structural momentum behind AI-themed exposures and have shown resilience through the March sell-off and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty," the company said.AMP shares fell 1% in recent Thursday trade.

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AMP's North Platform Partners With Digital Estate Administration Platform

AMP's (ASX:AMP) retirement and investment platform North partnered with estateXchange to provide an integrated service for estate planning and intergenerational wealth transfer, the wealth management and retail banking company said in a statement on Wednesday.The partnership establishes a digital channel for handling inheritance claims and deceased estate administration, the company said. The integration allows advisers, solicitors, accountants, and beneficiaries to upload and share documentation once through a secure digital channel.AMP's shares rose past 4% in morning trade Wednesday.

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Judo Capital Holdings Says AMP Becomes Substantial Holder

Judo Capital Holdings (ASX:JDO) received notice that AMP (ASX:AMP) and its affiliates became a substantial holder of the company on June 25, according to an Australian bourse filing on Monday after market hours.AMP now owns 57.3 million shares in the company, representing 5.11% of the issued shares, the filing said.

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Financial Platform Flows Driven by Capability, Not Pricing, Says Jefferies

Client flows for financial services platforms are driven by managed account capability, as advisers prefer to pay for functionality rather than lower fees, Jarden said in a note on Tuesday, citing its five-year analysis of the sector.The investment firm said, "platform clients are relatively price inelastic," as some expensive platforms continue to attract flows due to strong features, broader investment options, adviser support, and integration.The firm added that HUB24 Limited (ASX: HUB) remained its top pick due to its competitive positioning and capability-based client growth. It preferred AMP (ASX: AMP) over Netwealth Group (ASX: NWL), as the latter continues to lag on flows amid rising costs.Jarden has a buy rating and price target of AU$110.40 for HUB24, an overweight rating and price target of AU$1.75 for AMP, and a neutral rating and price target of AU$25.70 for Netwealth.

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AMP Completes AU$150 Million Share Buyback

AMP (ASX:AMP) has completed its AU$150 million on-market share buyback, acquiring around 99 million ordinary shares at an average price of AU$1.52 each, according to a Monday filing with the Australian bourse.The company's shares rose 1% in recent Monday trade.

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AMP Arm Launches Lifetime Income Retirement Package

AMP's (ASX:AMP) superannuation arm, AMP Super, introduced a new retirement package designed to convert superannuation savings into a lifetime income stream, aiming to improve retirement confidence and provide additional support for aged-care needs, according to a Monday statement.The package offers a guaranteed lifetime income product to support higher retirement spending, a temporary 20% income boost for up to two years for those needing high-level home care, and a digital financial advice platform that provides personalized guidance, income projections, and retirement planning tools.The initiative addresses Australians' rising concerns about retirement stress and aged-care affordability by strengthening income stability and later-life care support, per the statement.

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AMP Appoints CFO

AMP (ASX:AMP) appointed Jackie Cleary as chief financial officer, effective July 20, according to a Friday filing with the Australian bourse.Cleary most recently worked as managing director and head of financial institutions at Jefferies Australia, the filing added.

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