6 March 2011

AMP donates to Prime Minister’s Christchurch Earthquake Appeal

AMP Limited has announced it will donate up to $1 million to the Prime Minister’s Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.

AMP will donate $700,000 while the AMP Foundation and AMP will dollar match New Zealand and Australian employee and adviser donations up to $300,000.

“We offer our deepest condolences to those who are experiencing the loss of family and friends and our thoughts are with the people of Christchurch and Canterbury as we join the Prime Minister’s international appeal to support their efforts to rebuild their lives,” AMP Financial Services NZ Managing Director, Jack Regan said.

“The road to rebuild such a great place will be long and paved with challenge and AMP will do its part to help,” Mr Regan added. “ It’s easy to believe in New Zealand’s ability to succeed in this task as we admire the courage, skill and resilience of so many working as one in the rescue and recovery effort,” he said.

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