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Axa inks strategic partnership with ecommerce giant Alibaba
French insurer Axa has entered into a worldwide strategic partnership to distribute its insurance products and services through the global ecommerce ecosystem of China’s Alibaba.
UK’s ABI unveils guide on life cover for clients with HIV
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has produced a new guide to inform customers with HIV about life insurance.
WisdomTree launches China S&P 500 ETF
WisdomTree has added another product to its arsenal by announcing the launch of a new exchange traded fund (ETF) giving investors access to all classes of Chinese equities.
Best Practice | news 29 Jul 16
Australian gov’t targets tax avoidance in retirement planning
The Australian Tax Office has warned domestic financial advisers that it is targeting retirement planning schemes which encourage Australians to engage in tax avoidance arrangements through their self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF).
People Moves | news 28 Jul 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Generali, Schroders, Standard Chartered
Generali has confirmed that a top executive in Asia has resigned, while a Schroders veteran is set to leave the company after a recent corporate restructure saw his role disappear. Standard Chartered, meanwhile, has named a heavy hitter from the IMF as its next chairman and appointed a private banking regional head in Asia.