Axa

Commodities | 24 May 16

Carl Whitbeck, head of US high yield at Axa IM, expects the struggling commodities sector and ongoing uncertainty around future Fed action to lead to greater volatility in the high yield space.

People Moves | 19 May 16

FPI has confirmed the departure of Singapore managing director Chris Gill and named his replacement. Zurich has made several senior changes of late, including handing the reins of its MEA Global Life business to Walter Jopp. Axa France’s chief executive and chairman is to depart, while Deutsche Bank’s co-chairman of the management board is to step down but will continue to support the bank in a different role.

Life | 17 May 16

Axa Wealth, the UK life insurance and wealth management arm of France’s Axa Group, boosted funds under management by 9% in the first quarter this year, helped by a 30% rise in pension product sales following the government’s reforms to the sector.

People Moves | 12 May 16

A host of changes have been announced by Schroders, as the company adjusts to the pending retirement of its global head of distribution. Julius Baer has also had to tweak the management structure of its investment solutions group following a departure. But Julius Baer’s loss has been Credit Suisse’s gain.

Macro Views | 11 May 16

Cash flow remains the focus for Nigel Thomas, as worries over growth and the lack of policy tools persist.