Axa

  • Axa Wealth to launch reform ready pension plan

    Axa Wealth to launch reform ready pension plan

    Axa Wealth is to capitalise on the upcoming UK pension reforms by launching a plan which combines the benefits of an annuity and an income drawdown product.

  • Axa IM launches HY US bond fund

    Axa IM launches HY US bond fund

    Axa Investment Managers has announced the launch of the Axa WF US Dynamic High Yield Bonds fund, managed by Carl Whitbeck.

  • Standard Life instils precautionary tax steps

    Standard Life instils precautionary tax steps

    Standard Life has said ensuring that its customers outside of Scotland remain part of the UKs tax regime is one of its three biggest priorities in the event of the countrys independence following its upcoming referendum.

  • Axa IM issues warning on Japanisation of Europe

    Axa IM issues warning on Japanisation of Europe

    Axa Investment Manager has warned that recent economic weakness and declines in bond yields have raised concerns about a Japanese scenario’ in the euro area.

  • Three reasons to be excited about UK small caps

    Three reasons to be excited about UK small caps

    According to AXA’s Henry Lowson small caps continue to offer a premium growth opportunity over the medium term.

  • Bond caution still warranted Iggo

    Bond caution still warranted Iggo

    According to AXA IM’s Chris Iggo, the outlook is not that certain and the mood is not that bullish

  • Global head of client departs from AXA IM

    Global head of client departs from AXA IM

    Laurent Seyer as left AXA Investment Managers and his position as global head of client group has been replaced internally.

  • AXA IM going cold on equities

    AXA IM going cold on equities

    AXA Investment Management has reduced its global equities recommendation to neutral and suggests investors consider going underweight in Euro area equities.

  • AXA Wealth assets up 10

    AXA Wealth assets up 10

    AXA Wealth has grown its assets under management ten percent to £26.7bn over the past 12 months, according to its half year results.

  • AXA IM to shut Sterling Gilt Fund next month

    AXA IM to shut Sterling Gilt Fund next month

    AXA Investment Managers is closing its £7.3m Sterling Gilt Fund as of 8 September.

  • High yield concerns rising but not too high yet

    High yield concerns rising but not too high yet

    The FCA’s warning on corporate bonds last week is the latest in a number of alarm bells but commentators remain mixed on just how concerned investors should be.

  • Dividend growth an income divining rod

    Dividend growth an income divining rod

    Dividend growth is a key factor, it is one of the drivers of share price performance argues AXA’s Jamie Forbes Wilson