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AMP LIMITED Governance Information 2019

Mar 19, 2019

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20 March 2019

Manager ASX Market Announcements Australian Securities Exchange Level 4, 20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000

Client and Market Services Team NZX Limited Level 1, NZX Centre, 11 Cable Street PO Box 2959 Wellington, New Zealand

AMP Limited (ASX/NZX: AMP)

2018 annual reporting suite

Part One: 2018 annual report

Part Two: Appendix 4G

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Part Three: Shareholder review

Part Four: Sustainability report

Media enquiries Lachlan Johnston Phone: +61 466 026 702

Catherine Woods Phone: +61 477 320 333

Investor enquiries

Howard Marks Phone: +61 2 9257 7109 Michael Vercoe Phone: +61 2 9257 4244

Company Secretary authorising release Vicki Vordis

Public Affairs T 02 9257 6127 E [email protected] W AMP.com.au/media AMP_AU

AMP Limited 33 Alfred Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia ABN 49 079 354 519

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Appendix 4G

Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Name of entity

AMP Limited

ABN / ARBN
ABN 49 079 354 519
Financial year ended:
ABN 49 079 354 519 31 December 2018

Our corporate governance statement for the above period above can be found at:

  • ☒ These pages of our annual report: pages 18 to 29.

☒ This URL on our website: amp.com.au/corporategovernance

The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 26 February 2019 and has been approved by the board.

The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located.

Date: 20 March 2019

Company Secretary authorising lodgement:

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Vicki Vordis

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT
1.1 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and
management; and
(b)
those matters expressly reserved to the board and those
delegated to management.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 201)
… and information about the respective roles and responsibilities of
our board and management (including those matters expressly
reserved to the board and those delegated to management):

in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 20) and in our
Corporate Governance Charter, available at
amp.com.au/corporategovernance
Not applicable
1.2 A listed entity should:
(a)
undertake appropriate checks before appointing a person, or
putting forward to security holders a candidate for election,
as a director; and
(b)
provide security holders with all material information in its
possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect
or re-elect a director.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 24)
Not applicable
1.3 A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director
and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 24)
Not applicable
1.4 The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountable
directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with the
proper functioning of the board.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 20)
Not applicable
1.5 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a diversity policy which includes requirements for the
board or a relevant committee of the board to set
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity and to
assess annually both the objectives and the entity’s progress
in achieving them;
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it; and
… the fact that we have a diversity policy that complies with
paragraph (a):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 29)
… and a copy of our diversity policy or a summary of it:
☒at amp.com.au/corporategovernance (Corporate policies
section)
Not applicable

1 In this document, page references are to pages of our 2018 annual report, which is available online at amp2018.reportonline.com.au or amp.com.au/shares

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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
(c)
disclose as at the end of each reporting period the
measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance
with the entity’s diversity policy and its progress towards
achieving them and either:
(1) the respective proportions of men and women on the
board, in senior executive positions and across the
whole organisation (including how the entity has defined
“senior executive” for these purposes); or
(2) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace
Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender
Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published under
that Act.
… and the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by
the board or a relevant committee of the board in accordance with our
diversity policy and our progress towards achieving them:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 29)
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (c)(1) or (2):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 29)
1.6 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of the board, its committees and individual
directors; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting
period in accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 24)
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 24)
Not applicable
1.7 A listed entity should:
(a)
have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the
performance of its senior executives; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether a
performance evaluation was undertaken in the reporting
period in accordance with that process.
… the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 29) and in the
remuneration report in our 2018 annual report (pages 44 to 47),
available at amp2018.reportonline.com.au
… and the information referred to in paragraph (b):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 29) and in the
remuneration report in our 2018 annual report (pages 44 to 47),
available at amp2018.reportonline.com.au
Not applicable
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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE
2.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a nomination committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs to address board
succession issues and to ensure that the board has the
appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience,
independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its
duties and responsibilities effectively.
Not applicable ☒an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement (page 23)
Other information:
We had a nomination committee throughout the reporting period.
The terms of reference of the nomination committee are disclosed at
amp.com.au/corporategovernance (Board committees section).
Details of the composition and chairmanship of the committee are
disclosed in our Corporate Governance Statement (pages 21 and 23)
and in the following sections of our 2018 annual report (available at
amp2018.reportonline.com.au): our board (pages 12 to 14) and the
directors’ report (page 34).
Details of the number of meetings of the nomination committee held
during the reporting period and each committee member’s attendance
at those meetings are disclosed in the directors’ report in our 2018
annual report (page 34), available atamp2018.reportonline.com.au.
2.2 A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix
setting out the mix of skills and diversity that the board currently
has or is looking to achieve in its membership.
… our board skills matrix:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 23)
Not applicable
2.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors;
(b)
if a director has an interest, position, association or
relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board
is of the opinion that it does not compromise the
independence of the director, the nature of the interest,
position, association or relationship in question and an
explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and
(c)
the length of service of each director.
… the names of the directors considered by the board to be
independent directors:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 21)
… and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 20)
… and the length of service of each director:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 21)
Not applicable
2.4 A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent
directors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 20)
Not applicable
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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
2.5 The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an independent
director and, in particular, should not be the same person as the
CEO of the entity.
Not applicable
an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement (page 20)
2.6 A listed entity should have a program for inducting new directors
and provide appropriate professional development opportunities
for directors to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge
needed to perform their role as directors effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 24)
Not applicable
PRINCIPLE 3 – ACT ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY
3.1 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives
and employees; and
(b)
disclose that code or a summary of it.
… our code of conduct or a summary of it:
☒at amp.com.au/corporategovernance (Corporate policies
section)
Not applicable
PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY IN CORPORATE REPORTING
4.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have an audit committee which:
(1) has at least three members, all of whom are non-
executive directors and a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the
chair of the board,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the
members of the committee; and
(5) in relation to each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact
and the processes it employs that independently verify and
safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including
the processes for the appointment and removal of the
external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement
partner.
… the fact that we have an audit committee that complies with
paragraphs (1) and (2):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 27)
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
☒at amp.com.au/corporategovernance (Board committees
section)
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (pages 21 and 27) and
in the following sections of our 2018 annual report (available at
amp2018.reportonline.com.au): our board (pages 12 to 14) and
the directors’ report (page 34)
Not applicable
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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
4.2 The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity’s
financial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEO
and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records
of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial
statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards
and give a true and fair view of the financial position and
performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed
on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal
control which is operating effectively.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 27)
Not applicable
4.3 A listed entity that has an AGM should ensure that its external
auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questions
from security holders relevant to the audit.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 28)
Not applicable
PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE
5.1 A listed entity should:
(a)
have a written policy for complying with its continuous
disclosure obligations under the Listing Rules; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… our continuous disclosure compliance policy or a summary of it:
☒at amp.com.au/corporategovernance (Corporate policies
section).
Not applicable
PRINCIPLE 6 – RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS
6.1 A listed entity should provide information about itself and its
governance to investors via its website.
… information about us and our governance on our website:
☒at amp.com.au/aboutampand
amp.com.au/corporategovernance
Not applicable
6.2 A listed entity should design and implement an investor relations
program to facilitate effective two-way communication with
investors.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 25)
Not applicable
6.3 A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes it has in
place to facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of
security holders.
… our policies and processes for facilitating and encouraging
participation at meetings of security holders:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 25) and at
amp.com.au/shares
Not applicable
6.4 A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive
communications from, and send communications to, the entity
and its security registry electronically.
… the fact that we follow this recommendation:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 25)
Not applicable
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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK
7.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of
which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a risk committee or committees that
satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it
employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management
framework.
… the fact that we have a committee or committees to oversee risk
that comply with paragraphs (1) and (2):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 26)
… and a copy of the charter of the committee:
☒at amp.com.au/corporategovernance (Board committees
section)
… and the information referred to in paragraphs (4) and (5):
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (pages 21 and 26) and
in the following sections of our 2018 annual report (available at
amp2018.reportonline.com.au): our board (pages 12 to 14) and
the directors’ report (page 34)
Not applicable
7.2 The board or a committee of the board should:
(a)
review the entity’s risk management framework at least
annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and
(b)
disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such
a review has taken place.
… the fact that board or a committee of the board reviews the entity’s
risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it
continues to be sound:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 27)
… and that such a review has taken place in the reporting period
covered by this Appendix 4G:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 27)
Not applicable
7.3 A listed entity should disclose:
(a)
if it has an internal audit function, how the function is
structured and what role it performs; or
(b)
if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and
the processes it employs for evaluating and continually
improving the effectiveness of its risk management and
internal control processes.
… how our internal audit function is structured and what role it
performs:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 28)
Not applicable
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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
7.4 A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material
exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability
risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those
risks.
… whether we have any material exposure to economic,
environmental and social sustainability risks and, if we do, how we
manage or intend to manage those risks:
☒in our Corporate Governance Statement (page 27); in the
following sections of our 2018 annual report (available at
amp2018.reportonline.com.au): the directors’ report (pages
32 and 33) and note 3.3 to the consolidated financial
statements (pages 92 to 98);and in our 2018 sustainability
report, available at amp.com.au/corporatesustainability
Not applicable.
PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY
8.1 The board of a listed entity should:
(a)
have a remuneration committee which:
(1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are
independent directors; and
(2) is chaired by an independent director,
and disclose:
(3) the charter of the committee;
(4) the members of the committee; and
(5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of
times the committee met throughout the period and
the individual attendances of the members at those
meetings; or
(b)
if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that
fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and
composition of remuneration for directors and senior
executives and ensuring that such remuneration is
appropriate and not excessive.
Not applicable
an explanation why that is so in our Corporate Governance
Statement (page 29)
Other information:
We had a remuneration committee throughout the reporting period.
The terms of reference of the remuneration committee are disclosed
atamp.com.au/corporategovernance (Board committees section).
Details of the composition and chairmanship of the committee are
disclosed in our Corporate Governance Statement (pages 21 and 23)
and in the following sections of our 2018 annual report (available at
amp2018.reportonline.com.au): our board (pages 12 to 14) and the
directors’ report (page 34).
Details of the number of meetings of the remuneration committee held
during the reporting period and each committee member’s attendance
at those meetings are disclosed in the directors’ report in our 2018
annual report (page 34), available atamp2018.reportonline.com.au.
8.2 A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and
practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors
and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior
executives.
… separately our remuneration policies and practices regarding the
remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of
executive directors and other senior executives:
☒in the 2018 remuneration report in our 2018 annual report
(pages 37 to 62), which is available at
amp2018.reportonline.com.au
Not applicable
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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations

Corporate Governance Council recommendation Corporate Governance Council recommendation We have followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the
period above. We have disclosed …
We have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole
of the period above. We have disclosed …
8.3 A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme
should:
(a)
have a policy on whether participants are permitted to
enter into transactions (whether through the use of
derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of
participating in the scheme; and
(b)
disclose that policy or a summary of it.
… our policy on this issue or a summary of it:
☒at amp.com.au/corporategovernance (Corporate policies
section)
Not applicable
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