AXA ASIA PACIFIC

Editorial

While some might argue mergers and acquisitions activity has not significantly altered the competitive dynamic of the nation’s financial services industry, it has certain...

Financial planning

AMP chief Craig Dunn promises the AXA Asia Pacific merger will inject more competition into the wealth management market....

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Financial planning

One-third of global businesses will seek mergers and acquisitions over the next 12 months, as tough financing conditions are likely to remain for at least three years....

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Financial planning

Ratings house re-evaluates AXA Asia Pacific as parent views Australasian operation as non-strategic....

Financial planning

The proposed deal between AMP and AXA Asia Pacific could see AMP as the dominant force in the financial planning marketplace, with the number of AMP-aligned planners doub...

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Financial planning

AMP moved to wholly acquire AXA’s Asia Pacific operations over the weekend, with a proposal that would see it retain the group’s Australian and New Zealand operations whi...

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Financial planning

AXA reports gloomy bottom line for nine months to 30 September, despite more robust data over past two quarters....

Financial planning

AXA's wealth management businesses continue to feel the impact of the global financial crisis, while its insurance businesses have reported positive inflows for the first...

People & Products

Former founder and chief executive of Ipac Securities and general manager, advice, for AXA joins AMP's board....

Financial planning

Two major life insurers have expressed concerns over proposed Federal Government legislation that gives extensive additional powers to the Australian Prudential Regulatio...

Financial planning

The group's investment business suffered poor net flows in the first quarter of 2009, but its insurance business remains a strong performer. The results come on the back ...

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Financial planning

Financial planning roles in dealer group IPAC are to be included in AXA Asia Pacific's plan to cut 120 positions across the group....

Financial planning

AXA Asia Pacific moves to strengthen its capital position and, in the process, decides not to proceed with its Dividend Reinvestment Plan....

Financial planning

AXA Asia Pacific has managed to hold ground in difficult markets, reporting only a marginal reduction in net profit on the back of a modest increase in operating earnings...

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Financial planning

Increase in fees will have little effect on fund performance....

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