Australia
ANZ sells life insurer to Zurich
Zurich Insurance Group has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of ANZ Bank’s Australian life insurance business.
New Zealander extradited to face boiler room charges
Authorities in Australia have extradited a New Zealander to face charges that he allegedly defrauded 21 victims, including pensioners, to the tune of A$1.2m (£686,930, $914,550, €772,380).
Probate disputes to rise over ‘digital messages’
An unsent text accepted as a man’s dying wish in Australia could signal more disputes in the UK, after a Law Commission will consultation concludes in November.
Natixis makes Australia acquisition
Natixis Global Asset Management will acquire a majority stake in Australia’s Investors Mutual Limited (IML) to take advantage of the domestic retail market and A$2.3trn (£1.4trn, $1.8trn, €1.5trn) superannuation industry.
AIA pays $2.4bn for Aussie and New Zealand life insurers
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has sold its life insurance businesses in Australia and New Zealand to AIA Group for A$3bn (£1.8bn, $2.4bn, €2bn).