French giant set to sweeten deal Nov 16, 2009
AXA Group and AMP have continued to talk up the offer, but AXA APH's independent directors are standing firm. Regardless of the charade AMP and AXA SA is playing out, their proposal was rejected,'' a spokesman for AXA Asia Pacific independent directors said yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Look again at bid, say AMP, AXA Nov 12, 2009
If the takeover does not proceed, Mr Dacey said AXA Group ''absolutely'' remained committed to its 53 per cent stake in AXA Asia Pacific. I hope we are able to final solution and an agreement here. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
AXA hunts Asian truffle Nov 11, 2009
IN THE heart of Paris' most exclusive district, on the right bank of the Seine, AXA Group's glass-fronted headquarters rises over the narrow avenue Matignon ... Dozens of meetings inside the high-gated park adjoining AXA Group's headquarters have been held on the topic over the past few years ... At the heart of discussions, many of which have involved the charismatic executive chairman, Henri de Castries, has been the way forward for AXA Group in Asia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Loke named new AXA Affin CEO Sep 17, 2009
The AXA Group, headquartered in Paris, is one of the worlds largest financial protection and wealth management companies. AXA Affin Life recently said it planned to expand its agency force to 1,200 by year-end from about 400 currently. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Jean-Laurent Granier appointed CEO of the Mediterranean-Latin America Region and joins AXA's Executive Committee Jul 17, 2009
PARIS, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The AXA Group (NYSE: ) announced today the appointment of Jean-Laurent Granier as CEO of the Mediterranean-Latin America Region (MedLA), which encompasses AXA's operations in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Morocco, Mexico, the Gulf countries and Lebanon, effective January 1(st), 2010. He will succeed Jean-Raymond Abat, who is retiring from the AXA Group ... With revenues of Euro 11 billion in 2008, the MedLA region accounts for 12% of AXA Group... (PR Newswire)
Construction Defects May Have Risen During Boom Jul 2, 2009
Construction defect insurance claims have declined in the last couple of years, but the ones that are being filed are pretty severe in terms of the total damage alleged, says Paul Amirata, vice president of claims for France-based Axa Group, one of the world s largest business insurers. Buyers of homes built during the boom should consider getting a thorough inspection by a building inspection engineer and reviewing purchase and warranty contracts carefully with an attorney, experts advise. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Not sweetening MTN deal: Airtel Jun 30, 2009
Bharti Airtel says not working on sweetening deal- Telecom-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times. Bharti Airtel says not working on sweetening deal30 Jun 2009, 1117 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times)
Shimla now needs fans, ACs Jun 30, 2009
SHIMLA: It's advisable to wear half sleeve shirts, stay indoors in the afternoon and turn on the fan or the air-conditioner. No, you aren't in some city in the Indian plains but in Shimla, which had earned the tag of 'Queen of Hills' for its cool climes. (India Times)
Bharti AXA Life appoints new CIO Jun 29, 2009
MUMBAI: Bharti AXA Life Insurance, the private life insurance joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and AXA Group, appointed Sandeep Nanda as chief investment officer effective May 2009 ... Bharti AXA Life Insurance, the private life insurance joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and AXA Group, appointed Sandeep Nanda as chief investment officer effective May 2009 ... Bharti AXA Life Insurance, the private life insurance joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and AXA Group, appointed... (India Times)
No pre-Budget rally seen this time around Jun 29, 2009
MUMBAI: "Will there be a pre-Budget market rally?" is the all-important question on the minds of market participants with the Budget barely a week away. "A pre-Budget rally looks impossible. The market has run up so much that there is no room left for a rally up," said Manish Sonthalia, portfolio manager of Motilal Oswal Financial Services. (India Times)
AXA Group has Decreased Its Shareholding in Stora Enso Mar 25, 2009
HELSINKI, Finland, March 25, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stora Enso Oyj was informed today 25 March 2009 that the number of shares in the Company held by AXA S.A. and its subsidiaries (AXA Group) (trade register no. 572093920 RCS Paris) has decreased below 5% of the paid-up share capital and the number of shares in Stora Enso Oyj on 19 March 2009. With reference to Chapter 2, paragraph 10 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act, Stora Enso Oyj is reporting that as of 19 March 2009 the shareholding of... (Primezone Releases)
Climate Change Increasingly Impacting Investment Decisions Feb 16, 2009
It includes responses from asset managers, pension funds, insurers and socially responsible investment funds including Allianz, AXA Group, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Hermes Investment Management and Swiss Re. Other findings from the research include. (Science Daily)
