Two AMP Capital Investor funds added to new platforms
Two AMP Capital Investors funds, the AMP Capital Asian Equity Growth Fund and the AMP Capital Corporate Bond Fund, have been added to new platforms.
The AMP Capital Asian Equity Growth Fund has been added to Colonial First State FirstWrap, Navigator Personal Investment Plan and Navigator Personal Retirement Plan, while the AMP Capital Corporate Bond Fund has been added to Macquarie Investment Manager, Macquarie Super and Pension Manager, Navigator Personal Investment Plan and Navigator Personal Retirement Plan.
AMP Capital head of retail distribution Ben Harrop said there was interest from financial planners on how Asian equities and corporate bonds could be used in client portfolios.
“We are seeing interest in Asian equities for its growth profile, while corporate bonds are appealing to investors looking for attractive yields,” Harrop said.
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