7 May 2008
Winterthur announces the appointment of Martin Moore as head of investment distribution, leading the development of its award-winning Tailored Selection, Elite managed funds and Elite sector funds investment propositions*.
As head of investment distribution, Martin will be responsible for managing the relationships with investment houses, and developing new opportunities for IFAs and their clients. Martin will also be working closely with the internal teams at Winterthur to monitor and manage the investment fund range, thereby keeping the proposition fresh. He brings to the role an extensive knowledge and proven track record of specialist skills in strategic distribution for major UK financial institutions.
Martin has over 30 years experience working within the financial services industry, and has held positions at major blue chip companies including Gartmore and F&C Asset Management.
Martin Moore said: "I am looking forward to helping develop Winterthur's product offering. With changes in the economic environment, increasing regulatory issues and the opening up of new investment opportunities, we can really satisfy the needs of today's investors."
David Thompson, managing director, sales & marketing, AXA & Winterthur Wealth Management, said: "I am delighted to welcome Martin to Winterthur. His role is vital for us to maintain our strong position in the investment business, giving clients the suitability and flexibility of investment choices we're committed to providing."
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* The Winterthur investment proposition won two Five Star service awards at the Financial Adviser Service Awards 2007.
For further information:
Paul Riddell, Press Office, +44 (0)1256 798099
Becky Holmes, Press Office, +44 (0)1256 798310
Christine Wood, FD, +44 (0)20 7269 7253
Notes to Editors
Winterthur Life UK Ltd
An AXA UK company, Winterthur Life UK Limited is a specialist producer of wealth management solutions to the high net worth marketplace.
Winterthur Life UK Limited provides focused investment and retirement solutions and support services predominantly distributed through quality IFAs as part of AXA Life's AXA & Winterthur Wealth Management business proposition.
The company is recognised as having an innovative approach to financial products and its products feature simple, transparent charging with access to a wide range of carefully selected investment funds and fund managers via its Tailored Selection fund platform. Winterthur is also differentiated in the market through its focus on service excellence, which was reflected in the company winning Company of the Year and two Five Star service awards at the Financial Adviser Service Awards 2007.
Winterthur Life UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
www.winterthur-life.co.uk
AXA
AXA UK is a part of the AXA Group. AXA Group is a worldwide leader in Financial Protection.
AXA's operations are diverse geographically, with major operations in Europe, North America and the Asia/Pacific area. IFRS revenues amounted to €94 billion for the full year 2007.
The AXA ordinary share is listed on Compartment A of Euronext Paris under the ticker symbol CS (ISIN FR0000120628 - Bloomberg: CS FP - Reuters: AXAF.PA). The American Depository Share is also listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol AXA.
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