Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM) was a global investment management firm until its acquisition by BNP Paribas in December 2024 and the subsequent merger by incorporation of Axa IM into BNP Paribas Asset Management on 31 December 2025.
History
In 1994, Axa created an investment management subsidiary under the name, Axa Asset Management.[1] It operated separately from the insurance business lines and was headed by Jean-Pierre Hellebuyck.[2]
In 1997, Henri de Castries launched AXA Investment Managers (Axa IM) which Axa Asset Management became a part of. Donald Brydon was selected to be its chief executive officer.[3]
In 1996, Dominique Senequier joined Axa and founded the Axa Private equity