Sponsors Corner: AMP Capital Investors
Business Name: AMP Capital Investors Limited
Origin of Business Name: As a wholly owned subsidiary of AMP Limited, we operate with a pure investment focus while benefiting from the resources and backing of our parent company. We believe the nature of our business and our relationship with our parent company is aptly reflected in our name, AMP Capital Investors.
Business Nature: AMP Capital Investors is a specialist investment manager with $96* billion in funds under management as at 31 March 2010.
Specialty Products/Services: With over 200 investment professionals and almost 1,000 employees globally, we offer our clients competitive investment opportunities across a broad range of asset classes, including property, infrastructure, shares and fixed income.
Major Projects or Achievements worth mentioning: We are one of Australia’s largest investors, working with some of the largest super, insurance and private investors both nationally and globally. Notable achievements include building Sydney’s first sky scraper at 33 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, investing in significant projects including the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, the Great Southern Stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney. We are one of the most recognised real estate fund managers in Australasia, managing shopping centres such as Warringah Mall and Macquarie Shopping Centre both located in Sydney.
Location: We are located in the AMP Building at 50 Bridge Street, Sydney overlooking Sydney Harbour, not to mention Australia’s iconic Opera House.
Website: www.ampcapital.com.au
Favourite NSW Waratah? Phil Waugh, He is a great player for the club and Australia.
Favourite Wallaby: Will Genia. We hope he’ll be one of the players to take Australia to the next World Cup final!
Q & A with Chris Wildman, Institutional Business Executive
What do you believe to be the key ingredients in AMP Capitals success?
It is our people that have made us one of the leading investment management companies we are today and its more than just hiring talented individuals. Integral to our success in maximising investment returns is our ability to develop and retain them as well. Our people drive our passion for research, manage our portfolios and aim to access the best investment opportunities for our clients.
What was the motivation to start AMP and AMP Capital Investors?
Since the days of bushrangers and the gold rush, AMP has been helping people manage their financial wellbeing so they can enjoy the future they want. Beginning in 1849 as the Australian Mutual Provident (AMP) Society offering primarily life insurance, AMP today is a well-recognised publicly listed financial services giant.
How long has the business been running and how has it evolved over the years?
AMP has been in operation for over 160 years and AMP Capital Investors has been in operation for well over 40 years. While our business name may have changed a few times over that period, our core business of investing has remained the same.
In addition to our well established reputation in Australia and New Zealand, AMP Capital is recognised globally with offices in China, India, Japan, the UK, New Zealand and Singapore.
What would you consider to be your highest achievement within AMP Capital?
In the eight years I have been working at AMP Capital I have been lucky to have been involved in many projects and have met some incredible people. The most memorable would be the working on the team that launched the first investment fund that gave Australian investors access to China’s share market back in 2004.
A rugby player yourself?
Yes, I’ve played rugby all my life, I grew up in London and played for my local team Mill Hill. After moving to Australia I now play the odd golden oldies game for Mosman.
What do you enjoy about SUFC?
They play great rugby, at a beautiful ground in an amazing city. I also really enjoy the end of season luncheon!!
