Allianz
Life insurance in Thailand set for record growth
Life insurance in Thailand is set to grow at a rapid rate of 10% a year over the next decade driven by an ageing population, according to Allianz.
Indonesia’s tax amnesty boosts bond appeal
Indonesia’s tax amnesty brought in revenue, which lowered the fiscal deficit and enhanced the appeal of government bonds, says Allianz Global Investor’s David Tan.
Pacific Insurance unit buys stake in Chinese asset manager
China Pacific Insurance Co. (CPIC), the country’s third largest life insurer, has bought a 51% stake in Chinese fund management company GTJA Allianz Fund Management and will share ownership of the firm with Germany’s Allianz.
Standard Chartered, Allianz ink insurance distribution deal
Standard Chartered Bank has announced a 15-year deal with Allianz to sell its general insurance products, including travel, personal accident, fire and motor insurance products, across the bank’s retail banking network in five key markets across Asia.
Fixed Income | 16 Jan 17
Allianz favours short duration bonds as market volatility grows
Interest rate volatility has spiked and investors are urged to stay away from bonds with long maturities, especially in developed markets, according to Allianz Global Investors’ chief investment officer, Malie Conway.