29-644: NAB House (formerly known as the AMP Building ) is an A-grade office building situated in Hobart , Tasmania. It is the 3rd tallest building in Hobart . In 1884, the Australian Mutual Provident Society (AMP) constructed their first Hobart offices on the corner of Collins and Elizabeth Streets, Hobart. The A.M.P Society building, which was designed by Henry Hunter , was a large three-storey building with
58-483: A cornucopia (symbolising plenty ). The male figure of Labour sits to her left and also holds the cornucopia, while the figures of the wife and the child sit on the goddess's right under her palm branch. Under the statue is AMP Society's Latin motto " Amicus certus in re incerta" ("A certain friend in uncertain times"). The importance of Amicus was also demonstrated through the ultimate award bestowed upon AMP's highest achieving advisers, Amicus membership. In 2003,
87-639: A case against AMP in the Federal Court , seeking pecuniary penalties and orders to publish an apology over the 'fee for no service' scandal, where the company would deduct a fee from client's accounts without performing a service. In September 2022, AMP was fined $ 14.6 million by the Federal Court. AMP had, as of August 2022, paid back $ 627 million to 331,994 customers affected by the scandal. AMP board appointed Franceso De Ferrari as Chief Executive Officer of AMP Limited on 1 December 2018. On 25 March 2021, it
116-527: A global investment management business through its subsidiary AMP Capital . AMP has one of Australia's largest shareholder registers, with most shareholders living in Australia and New Zealand. This is because when the society demutualised, all policy holders received shares in the new company. On 20 April 2018, Craig Meller resigned as CEO after it was revealed in the Royal Commission into Misconduct in
145-421: A sandstone façade and figurehead typical of Victorian-era architectural works. These offices were reconstructed and redeveloped in 1913, and subsequently featured a large sandstone archway entrance. In 1968, the building was demolished for the construction of a newer and more modern office tower which stands to this present day. The tall sandstone archway which stood over the entrance to the original 1913 building
174-570: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . AMP Limited AMP Limited (formerly Australian Mutual Provident Society ) is an Australian financial services company that operates in Australia and New Zealand . It offers superannuation and investment products, financial advice and banking services through AMP Banking , including home loans and savings accounts . AMP is headquartered in Sydney , Australia. The company previously operated
203-696: The Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney, one of the biggest skyscrapers in the city, was initially built as the AMP centre. In 1989, it acquired the London Life Association . In 1998, AMP was demutualised into an Australian public company , AMP Limited, and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and New Zealand Stock Exchange . In 1999, AMP launched AMP Banking, an online bank. In 2003,
232-562: The 1850s, AMP expanded with agents in Auckland and Hobart. Perry, a key figure in AMP’s early success, passed away in 1855. The company provided support to his widow and children in recognition of his contributions. In 1876, the first New Zealand AMP centre was built in Wellington . In 1910, AMP became the first company to provide assurance to soldiers. In 1960, AMP opened its Auckland office. 1976
261-598: The Australian Securities Exchange. On 20 April 2018 Craig Meller resigned as CEO after it was revealed in the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry that AMP charged clients for financial advice which was not provided, and misled the Australian Securities & Investments Commission on numerous occasions. More than $ 1 billion in market value
290-469: The Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry that AMP charged clients for financial advice which was not provided, and misled the Australian Securities & Investments Commission on numerous occasions. At that time more than $ 1 billion in market value was stripped from AMP shares as news of the company's failings were revealed before the Royal Commission. In the wake of revelations at
319-546: The banking royal commission and his resignation from AMP, Meller resigned as a financial services adviser to the Turnbull government. On 31 August 1848, a group of businessmen, including Thomas Holt Jnr, Thomas Sutcliffe Mort, and William Perry, met to form an organisation to provide life assurance to Australians, leading to the establishment of the Australian Mutual Provident Society (AMP). Life expectancy at
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#1733085106791348-588: The company demerged its UK operations, creating the Henderson Group . AMP headquarters moved to the AMP Building on Alfred Street in 2018, although the Tower is still owned by AMP Capital Many of the older AMP buildings in Australia are now heritage-listed and feature the "Amicus" statue group. The central figure in the statue group is the goddess of Peace and Plenty, holding a palm branch (signifying peace ) and
377-457: The company demerged its UK operations, creating the Henderson Group . On 15 November 2010, AMP announced a bid to merge its business with AXA Asia Pacific Holdings. The transaction was a joint proposal with Axa under which Axa would acquire Axa Asia Pacific Holdings's Asian business' and AMP would acquire AXA's Australian and New Zealand business. The Australasian holdings included the former National Mutual business (established in 1869) which
406-710: The construction of the Wrest Point Hotel Casino in 1973. In 2011, the primary tenant of the building changed to the National Australia Bank (NAB), and subsequently the building was renamed NAB House . Signage was also added, with the removal of the AMP sign and the installation of an LED-lighted sign. NAB House remains the second-tallest building in Tasmania, and a prominent landmark in Hobart City. This article about an Australian building or structure
435-406: The firm 'Appleton & Jones'. The partnership was dissolved in 1838 when he established 'David Jones & Co', at 463 George Street , thereby establishing one of the oldest surviving department stores in the world. In 1849 Jones leased the 'Jerusalem Warehouse' on the corner of Barrack and George streets and converted it into a two-storey shop. This would be the main location of David Jones until
464-637: The firm of R. N. Nicholls, Wood Street, Cheapside in London. On 7 February 1828, he married Jane Mander at St Andrew's Church, Holborn. Jane was the daughter of John Mander of East Smithfield . He migrated with his family to Hobart in Tasmania in October 1834 on board the Thomas Harrison . He subsequently went into partnership with Charles Appleton 1835 (a merchant who had opened a store in Sydney in 1825) forming
493-539: The large cattle property Boonara station near Kingaroy in the South Burnett. The second son of David Jones was Philip Sydney Jones (1836–1918), who gained eminence as a physician and was subsequently knighted. The youngest son, Edward Lloyd Jones (1844–1894), subsequently succeeded his father in the management of David Jones. Jones died at his home in Lyons Terrace, Liverpool Street, Sydney , on 29 March 1873. He
522-548: The opening of the Elizabeth St store in 1928. Now a successful citizen of the colony, Jones invested in various other business interests, including as founding Director of Australian Mutual Provident Society in 1848. He was also a founder of Camden College , and was very involved in Pitt St (now Pitt St Uniting), the local Congregational Church . Jones was elected to the first Sydney City Council in 1842, serving only two years, and
551-575: The shareholders in the aftermath of the Banking Royal Commission. Patty Akopiantz also announced she would be resigning at the end of the year. In November 2018, AMP admitted to a second overcharging scandal. In 2019, CEO Francesco De Ferrari launched a billion dollar transformation plan, aiming to recalibrate public opinion on AMP post royal commission. In July 2021, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission launched
580-531: The time was low, and risks like disease and accidents were common. As a mutual society, AMP raised no initial capital and had no shareholders, relying on its members. The Society’s goal was to provide financial security for families through life insurance and annuities. AMP's rules were registered on 28 December 1848 under the Friendly Societies' Act of New South Wales. David Jones was a foundation director in 1848. The Australian Mutual Provident Society
609-531: Was a Welsh-Australian merchant, politician, and the founder of David Jones Limited . Jones was born in 1793, the son of Thomas Jones, a farmer near Llandeilo , Wales , and his wife Nancy. He became an apprenticed to a grocer in Carmarthen at a young age and his business talent lead to him being offered, at the age of 18, the management of a general store in Eglwyswrw , Pembrokeshire. He later found employment with
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#1733085106791638-439: Was announced that De Ferrari would resign. In 2021, he was replaced by Alexis George, formerly of ANZ . The company provides financial planning and advice , banking , life insurance , managed funds , superannuation , property , listed assets and infrastructure . It is Australia's largest retail and corporate superannuation provider, and is the largest life risk business in Australia. One of AMP's subsidiaries, AMP Capital,
667-557: Was demutualised in 1996. AXA had gained majority ownership of National Mutual in 1999 and renamed the company as AXA Asia Pacific. The first day of the merged group operating together was 31 March 2011, with the companies to be gradually integrated and the AXA brand being phased out of the Australian and New Zealand market by 2013. In February 2022, AMP delisted from the NZX, consolidating its listing on
696-545: Was donated by AMP in 1968 to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens , where it received a decorative carving commemorating the foundation of the Gardens and the re-erection of the archway. The arch has since been a large feature of the gardens, and a plaque is fitted to it discussing the Gardens and the AMP donation. The AMP Building , which the new tower was named, became Hobart's tallest building in 1968 until
725-421: Was formed in 1849 as a non-profit, life-insurance company, and mutual society . George King was chairman for fifteen years from the 1850s. Richard Teece was general manager and actuary from 1890 and a director from 1917 to 1927. AMP began operations on 1 January 1849 at 470 George Street, Sydney, in a small upstairs office. Due to uncertain business, the office was open just 1-2 hours daily. The first policy
754-510: Was issued on 25 February 1849 to AMP's secretary, William Perry, marking the first policy from an Australian insurance company. AMP expanded by recruiting local agents across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. Initially, most policies were sold to AMP's own members, with the first external policies issued in March 1849. The company faced challenges educating the public on insurance and annuities, but by April 1851, AMP reached 100 policies. In
783-571: Was later appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council in May 1856, serving until March 1860. With the success of his business, Jones retired from active management in 1856. However he later returned to save it from bankruptcy, thereafter serving until ultimate retirement in 1868. Jones had four sons and four daughters. The eldest son David Mander Jones went on in May 1853 to purchase with his brother, third son George Hall Jones,
812-553: Was stripped from AMP shares as news of the company's failings were revealed before the Royal Commission. In the wake of revelations at the banking royal commission and his resignation from AMP, Meller resigned as a financial services adviser to the Turnbull government. On 30 April 2018, Catherine Brenner resigned as chairperson with Mike Wilkins appointed acting CEO and chairperson. On 8 May 2018, directors Vanessa Wallace and Holly Kramer announced they would not be seeking re-election, in response to an imminent protest vote organised by
841-608: Was the aligned wealth manager, with more than A$ 128 billion in assets under management , making it one of the largest asset managers in the Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) region. AMP Capital has now been stripped out of the AMP Group, along with AMP Life and sold to Dexus and Resolution Capital respectively. AMP Wealth is now the appointed investment manager within the AMP Group. AMP has four main business areas: David Jones (merchant) David Jones (8 March 1793 – 29 March 1873),
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