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07 March 2011 — Life Insurance News 0

Merger between AMP and AXA approved

The Australian Government and AXA shareholders have given their approval to the proposed merger between AMP and AXA. Both companies have a long history of providing insurance and wealth management financial services in Australia. Wayne Swann approved the merger on the basis that it will...

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23 February 2011 — Life Insurance News 0

Tower and CommInsure Joint Winners

Joint winners of the Plan for Life/AFA Life Company of the Year award were announced as Tower and CommInsure. In order to win this award the companies must rate highly in the areas of product features, pricing, sales performance and financial sustainability. In addition feedback...

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29 January 2011 — Life Insurance News 0

AIA Group lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange

The AIA Group, of which AIA Australia is a part, has become an independent, publicly listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The listing was the largest IPO in Hong Kong's history, the third largest IPO ever globally and the world's largest IPO ever...

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12 January 2011 — Life Insurance News 0

Bid from Dai-ichi for 100% of Tower

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Limited has made an offer to purchase the remaining 70.3% of Tower shares to take them to 100% ownership. The bid is subject to regulatory approval and a shareholder vote in April but has received the support of Tower’s Board of...

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