AXA and BNP Parabas have concluded an agreement in principle with the acquisition by AXA Banque of 100% of the capital of Banque Direct, a subsidiary of the BNP Paribas Group.

The agreement is pending the opinion of employees representatives and the approval of banking regulators.

This move will enhance AXA¹s financial position in France and provide a well established banking platform to its clients and its distribution networks.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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