`Advisor Tool Box' Debuts On Aimfunds.com.Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2000 A I M Management Group Inc. (AIM) announced today the debut of the "Advisor Tool Box" feature on the company's award-winning Web site (www.aimfunds.com). The Tool Box, designed to work as an electronic briefcase In Windows 95/98, a system folder used for synchronizing files between two computers, typically a desktop and laptop computer. Files to be worked on are placed into a Briefcase, which is then transferred to the second machine via floppy, cable or network. , holds everything financial advisors need when discussing investing with their clients. AIM is an indirect subsidiary of AMVESCAP PLC (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AVZ), one of the world's largest independent investment managers. The Advisor Tool Box, password-accessible only by financial advisors, specifically addresses the need for advisors to provide value-added services A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. to their clients presented in a topical format. Highlights include presentations and articles that explain key investment concepts to clients; tools to manage and grow an advisor's business; portfolio manager commentary; and "Fund Kits" that hold AIM fund-specific literature and key selling points selling point n. An aspect of a product or service that is stressed in advertising or marketing. Noun 1. selling point - a characteristic of something that is up for sale that makes it attractive to potential customers . The Tool Box also includes a "Sales Idea of the Week," utilizing multimedia to help financial advisors break down current investment topics for clients. "We know that advisors are pressed for time. The Advisor Tool Box is designed to provide timely information in a bullet-point format," said Margaret Reilly, AIM's director of e-commerce. "The site is user-friendly and logically structured to continually provide the latest tools and information for financial advisors." AIM was founded in 1976 and ranks as the nation's eighth-largest mutual fund complex, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. independent mutual fund monitor Strategic Insight, with approximately $176 billion in assets under management Assets Under Management (AUM) is a term used by financial services companies in the mutual fund and money management or investment management business to gauge how much money they are managing. and 7.4 million shareholders as of March 31, 2000. AMVESCAP PLC had $391 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2000. Note to editors -- We are required to include the following information with our news release: For more complete information about any AIM Fund, including sales charges Sales Charge A commission or fee paid by an investor at the time of purchasing mutual fund shares. The charge is paid to a mutual fund salesperson or financial advisor and is intended to provide compensation for the financial salesperson's efforts in assisting their client select and expenses, please obtain the appropriate prospectus(es) from your financial consultant or by calling 800/347-4246. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. For more information about AIM, visit our Web site: http://www.aimfunds.com. A I M Distributors, Inc., Distributor. |
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