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AMP defends pension boost products ahead of expected crackdown

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 26, 2026 • 05:18 AM
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The comments come ahead of anticipated government action on schemes that artificially minimise super balances to help people qualify for the age pension.

AMP defends pension boost products ahead of expected crackdown

Asset manager AMP has defended retirement products engineered to artificially trim superannuation balances to enable retirees to max out their age pension entitlements ahead of an anticipated government crackdown .

AMP retirement director Ben Hillier told The Australian Financial Review Super and Wealth Summit the so-called innovative retirement income streams (IRIS), such as its Lifetime Boost product, increased confidence and spending in retirement.

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