INVESCO Retirement Improves 401k Account Access Services

ATLANDA, GA, March 3, 2003 -- Beginning today, more than 620,000 workplace retirement plan participants will have access to a significantly improved Web-based account access service from INVESCO Retirement, Inc.

INVESCO Retirement has introduced Your Account, which provides powerful tools that allow participants to monitor their accounts and easily update their investing preferences.

"It's never been easier for our participants to track their retirement savings progress," said Hubert L. Harris, Jr., chief executive officer of INVESCO Retirement, Inc. "Your Account provides an appealing presentation of account information, details on recent transactions, and down-to-earth explanations of the amounts that are available through loans or withdrawals."

"Many participants say they are too busy to monitor their retirement accounts," said Jon Pauley, vice president for e-commerce at INVESCO Retirement. "With our easy-to-use Web site, we believe we have eliminated some of the barriers to retirement plan participation. When it comes to financial Web sites for consumers, we think Your Account is among the easiest to use."

Simultaneously, INVESCO Retirement has released an updated company Web site, showcasing its services for 401k and other workplace retirement plans. The site includes information for current clients, plan sponsors, and consultants, as well as potential partners and job seekers.

About INVESCO Retirement, Inc.

Atlanta-based INVESCO Retirement, Inc., is one of the largest and most respected providers of defined contribution products and services in the nation. Dedicated to serving its clients better than anyone else, INVESCO Retirement, Inc. has more than $30.9 billion in assets under administration (as of December 31, 2002). It is a subsidiary of AMVESCAP PLC, a leading independent global investment manager, dedicated to helping people worldwide build their financial security. Operating under the AIM, INVESCO, and Atlantic Trust brands, AMVESCAP strives to deliver outstanding investment performance and services through a comprehensive array of retail and institutional products for clients in more than 100 countries. The Company is listed on the London, New York, Paris, and Toronto stock exchanges with the symbol "AVZ." Additional information is available at www.invescoretirement.com and www.amvescap.com.

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