Accessibility

Accessibility statement

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. In the ongoing process of WCAG 2.1 compliance, AXA-IM is carrying out the multiannual scheme with its detailed accessibility strategy and actions.

Measures to support accessibility
AXA-IM takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of AXA-IM website:

Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.

Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
Assign clear accessbility targets and responsibilities.
Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.
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Accessibility statement supplies on AXA IM Website.

Compliance level

AXA-IM website is partially compliant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially compliant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Test results

The compliance audit carried out by Ipedis reveals that 76.2% of the Double-A (AA) level WCAG 2.1 criteria are met.

32 compliant criteria
10 non-compliant criteria
10 non-applicable criteria

Non-accessible content

Contents listed below are not accessible for the following reasons:

Non-compliance

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of AXA-IM website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
Known limitations for AXA-IM website:

When the user hovers the mouse for all the articles and interactive links/buttons, the title attribute is the same as the element text.
There is no "title" for the video. Screen readers users won't have this information.
No audio-description is provided for the videos
For graphs in the article, there is no explanation for screen reader users.
For all decorative images, alternative text is given.
When we navigate and want to see some articles, we have the same title
"View fund" or "Learn More" that is repeated. That's not clear for the screen reader users.
For the homepage and the other pages, contrast ratio between text and background is not conform (<4,5)
PDF are not completely accessible. Some headings are not present and lists are not read by the screen reader
Headings are not correct for one page

Derogations for disproportionate loading

No derogation identified

Content not subject to the obligation of accessibility

No content not subject to the accessibility obligation

Establishment of this declaration of accessibility

This statement has been issued on 2021/03/02.
Technologies used to build this web site:

HTML5
CSS
JavaScript
WAI-ARIA

The testing has been performed using a combination of user agent and screen reader as the following:

Google Chrome
NVDA
JAWS

Accessibility check up has been performed using the following tools:

Web Developer Toolbar
IBM Accessibility
Focus
Contrast Color checker WCAG
Accessibility insights for web
Abilitools

Audited WCAG 2.1 pages

AXA IM Homepage
https://axa-im.com.hk/short-duration-bonds
https://axa-im.com.hk/transitioning-societies
https://axa-im.com.hk/insights
https://axa-im.com.hk/insights/search
https://axa-im.com.hk/insights/economic-insights/annual-outlook
https://axa-im.com.hk/insights/asset-class-insights
https://axa-im.com.hk/insights/responsible-investing
https://axa-im.com.hk/responsible-investing
https://axa-im.com.hk/responsible-investing/stewardship
https://axa-im.com.hk/investment-strategies/
https://axa-im.com.hk/investment-strategies/fixed-income
https://axa-im.com.hk/about-us
https://axa-im.com.hk/contact-us
https://axa-im.com.hk/important-information
https://axa-im.com.hk/accessibility
https://axa-im.com.hk/accessibility#cookie-banner

Feedback and contact

If you are unable to access any content or service, you can contact the website manager to be directed to an accessible alternative or to obtain the content in another form.

Disclaimer

This website is published by AXA Investment Managers Asia Limited (“AXA IM HK”), an entity licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (“SFC”), for general circulation and informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment research or financial analysis relating to transactions in financial instruments, nor does it constitute on the part of AXA Investment Managers or its affiliated companies an offer to buy, sell or enter into any transactions in respect of any investments, products or services, and should not be considered as solicitation or investment, legal, tax or any other advice, a recommendation for an investment strategy or a personalised recommendation to buy or sell securities under any applicable law or regulation. It has been prepared without taking into account the specific personal circumstances, investment objectives, financial situation, investment knowledge or particular needs of any particular person and may be subject to change at any time without notice. Offering may be made only on the basis of the information disclosed in the relevant offering documents. Please consult independent financial or other professional advisers if you are unsure about any information contained herein.

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