Axa Wealth on the market again
Axa’s UK life insurance and wealth investment units are reportedly up for sale, in a move that could see the French insurance giant net up to £700m ($997.8m, €875m).
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PEOPLE MOVES: Axa, Investec, Miton…
Axa Group has announced a high-profile return and a senior appointment. A new role of managing director UK has been created at Investec Wealth & Investment, while significant departures have been announced by Miton and Argonaut.
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PEOPLE MOVES: HBSC, SFC, Manulife HK, Alexander Beard
Former Standard Life head David Nish joins HSBC’s board of directors, while Hong Kong’s SFC appoints new director of enforcement. Manulife Hong Kong’s hires former Axa executive to head up its IT operations.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Axa, Carmignac, Quilter Cheviot
An Axa Group stalwart has announced his retirement plans, naming his successors in the process. Carmignac’s head of equity has departed, while Old Mutual’s Quilter Cheviot has made two UK-based appointments.
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Axa launches new joint venture life company in the UAE
French headquartered insurer Axa has today created a significant new presence in the UAE region after completing on its investment in Green Cresent Insurance.
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France paving the way for responsible investing
Regulation is forcing companies to become more accountable for responsible investment but a greater effort is needed, according to Axa Investment Managers.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Axa IM, Legg Mason, Deutsche Bank…
Axa IM has rejigged its distribution range management team; while Cyrus Investment Management added prestige to its advisory board with a senior military figure and a political heavyweight. Meanwhile, companies across the financial sector strengthened their sales and marketing teams as we move ever deeper into 2016.
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Axa bets on emerging market insurance growth
Axa Group has launched a global initiative to reach the middle class of tomorrow by accelerating the development of its emerging customer insurance offering across high-growth markets.
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Axa taps e-commerce firm to expand Africa insurance offering
Insurance and asset management firm Axa is set to become the exclusive provider of insurance products and services through Africa Insurance Group’s (AIG) online retail firm Jumia, as well as via the group’s other online mobile platforms in Africa.
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Japan’s move to negative rates sees FTSE edge over 6000
The FTSE 100 edged back over 6000 on a wave of positive sentiment triggered by the surprise announcement that Japan has moved to negative interest rates.
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Future perfect 2: Industry leaders predict the next 10 years
In part two of our leading lights series covering views from across the financial services industry on how the next ten years will pan out, we focus on the chairmen and chief executives of the international life offices. As we celebrate reaching 10 years at International Adviser, we range across eight seasoned executives – see…
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Commodity price plunge could spark social unrest, Axa says
The sustained slide in prices puts several EM commodity exporters at risk for political and social instability, said a senior economist at Axa Investment Managers.