Why is AXA now equitable?

Why is AXA now equitable?

AXA began the process of spinning Equitable off as a separate company in 2017, partly in response to changes in European insurance company accounting and solvency laws. AXA distributed stock in the unit, which was then known as AXA Equitable, to its own shareholders in May 2018. Feb 10, 2020

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