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Business Moves
Axa to shut financial advisory unit ipac in Asia
The financial planner informs its 2,000 clients it is shutting in a strategic move by Axa to focus on material insurance business. It will seek a new home for staff and customers.
By Leigh Powell | 11 January 2012
Distribution
Martin Currie poaches Axa exec for Asia sales role
Jean-Luc Eyssautier has left Axa Investment Managers to join Martin Currie Investment Management as Asia sales director.
By Joe Marsh | 10 March 2011
People Moves
Axa Investment Managers creates Asia sales head role
Terence Lam will join from BNP Paribas Investment Partners to take up the post.
By Joseph Marsh | 1 June 2010
Markets
Small oil producers are a good crude play, says Axa IM
The oil price is set to rise in the medium to long term, says product specialist Philippe de Lavalette, who suggests looking at non-traditional ways of benefiting from it.
By Joseph Marsh | 18 May 2010
Asset Owners
Axa Life Asia to use derivatives to aid ALM
Having increased its hedging activity in the past year, the firm plans to use derivatives to help lengthen portfolio duration, says Asia CFO Alistair Brown.
By Joseph Marsh | 23 April 2010
Outlooks
Private banks thinking more in real terms, says Axa IM
Demand will continue to outpace supply in the inflation-linked market, from both traditional and new investor types, says Philippe Descheemaeker of Axa Investment Managers.
By Joseph Marsh | 1 March 2010
Business Moves
MI-Reit signs AMP Capital as co-sponsor, seeks new capital
MacarthurCook Industrial Reit raises $155.5 million in new capital, including a $15.8 million investment by AMP and a $111 million rights issue. Separately, AMP Capital hires ...
By Anette Jönsson | 9 November 2009
Outlooks
Axa Investment Managers bets on entrepreneurs
The French asset manager's Emerging Markets Talents fund holds local interest for Asian investors, with more than half its assets invested in the region.
By Joseph Marsh | 2 November 2009
Business Moves
Axa Reim adds second regional partner after Ping An
Frank Khoo, Asia head at Axa Real Estate Investment Management, outlines the regional strategy behind tie-ups with Ping An Group and Sumitomo.
By Jame DiBiasio | 28 October 2009
People Moves
Brown succeeds Griffin as Axa Asia CFO
The French insurance group relocates Alistair Brown to Hong Kong from Australia.
By Joseph Marsh | 12 October 2009
People Moves
RCM hires Elvin Yu for Hong Kong business
The former Asia head of institutional business at Baring Asset Management started his new role at RCM yesterday.
By Liz Mak | 4 August 2009
People Moves
iPac names Rainbow Pan as CEO in Hong Kong
Rainbow Pan is promoted to head Hong Kong operations for the independent financial planner.
By Jeffrey Kwok | 29 July 2009
Distribution
130/30 flops in Japan
One problem is how to fit active extension mandates into legacy asset allocations, suggesting that support for these quant products might come from new institutions elsewhere.
By Jame DiBiasio | 2 July 2008
Business Moves
Axa IM takes 50% stake in Kyobo ITMC
The deal with Kyobo Life marks Axa Investment Managers’ third big regional joint venture in asset management.
By Jame DiBiasio | 5 June 2008
Alternatives
Axa launches Asian fund of hedge funds
The Axa Asian Opportunity Fund envisages less volatility than competing products, due to a reduced emphasis on long/short managers.
By Simon Osborne | 7 March 2008
Markets
Shanghai and Shenzhen bourses tumble
Asset managers look at bigger picture after massive sell off on China’s main stock exchanges.
By Samuel Riding | 27 February 2007
Markets
What was the biggest event for investors in 2006?
Fund executives list the factors that shaped 2006, and the key important themes that will determine events in 2007.
By Samuel Riding | 6 December 2006
Asset Owners
Cai outlines Axa’s path
The new Hong Kong CEO needs to meet 2008 targets.
By Jame DiBiasio | 8 November 2006
Asset Owners
Axa’s Mark Wilson quits
The CEO of the China regional business is moving to another insurer.
By Jame DiBiasio | 6 October 2006
People Moves
Penn reinstated as head of AXA’s Australasian operations
After 10 months in a temporary position while AXA was investigated by the banking regulator, Andrew Penn returns to his old role.
By Cherie Marriott | 3 August 2006
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