Axa Wealth has appointed Ian Smith to lead the distribution strategy for the group's direct to consumer (D2C) proposition, which is due to launch later this summer.
Smith joins Axa Wealth from business consultancy CTW Ltd. In his new role, Ian will develop AXA's D2C strategy through adviser and other partner channels. He will support advisers looking to implement a D2C proposition to complement their existing distribution channels. Director of AXA Wealth direct and business transformation, Marc Davies, said: "Smith joins AXA Wealth at a time of development and transformation. "With recent figures from the FSA suggesting there will be a compound growth rate of 71% in the non-advised, self-investing market from 2011 to 2014, AXA Wealth has b...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Adviser for free
Signup and gain exclusive members-only insights
- Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
- Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
- Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
- Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
- Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
- Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes
