AXA Asia Pacific
AXA to longer pursuing MAA acquisition
AXA Asia Pacific Holdings says it is no longer pursuing an acquisition of Malaysian Assurance Alliance Berhad (MAA) in Malaysia.
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AXA to longer pursuing MAA acquisition
May 16, 2008
AXA Asia Pacific Holdings says it is no longer pursuing an acquisition of Malaysian Assurance Alliance Berhad (MAA) in Malaysia.
AXA Asia funds shrink by $10b
Axa Asia Pacific Holdings, a unit of Europe's second-biggest insurer, said funds under management fell 10% in the first quarter amid the decline in global financial markets.
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