AllianzGI voting at AGMs shines light on gap in governance standards

Allianz Global Investors, one of the world’s leading active investment managers, has published its annual analysis of how it voted on more than 100,000 shareholder and management proposals in 2020, with figures revealing a continued and stark disparity globally in corporate governance standards.

Allianz China Insurance Holding receives approval to set up the first wholly foreign-owned insurance asset management company in China

Allianz (China) Insurance Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter AZCH) has announced it has received approval from the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) of the preparatory establishment of Allianz Insurance Asset Management Co., Ltd. (hereinafter Allianz IAMC).

Euler Hermes announces an extension to the protective shield scheme

The global pandemic continues to create a volatile environment for the German economy, especially its many SMEs. So, last week’s announced extension of the protective shield is a welcome boost for businesses and welcome news for the German economy.

Euler Hermes: Successful extension of supply chain protection

The German government, Euler Hermes and other German credit insurers have jointly decided to extend their protective shield for the German economy by six months until June 30, 2021. The agreement is still subject to approval by the EU Commission.

Life after Covid: The new normal

Earlier this year, the coronavirus outbreak forced most of us to participate in the world’s biggest remote working experiment. Allianz now plans to take the lessons learnt from the crisis to develop a New Work Model at the group...

8th Allianz Motor Day: The cyber risk of virtual car keys

Connected cars need to offer adequate protection from potential cyber risks, but at the same time they have to permit discrimination-free access to the vehicle’s data so that third parties can perform servicing. Just how complex that can turn out to be in practice was discussed by the experts at the 8th Allianz Motor Day on September 22, 2020, focusing on the example of the “virtual car key.” 

Allianz Capital Partners' first global infrastructure fund reaches first close

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) announced the first close of the Allianz Global Diversified Infrastructure Equity Fund (AGDIEF). The fund, which was launched earlier this year and is managed by Allianz Capital Partners (ACP), attracted commitments exceeding 600 million euros from institutional clients.

AllianzGI and Virtus Investment Partners announce strategic partnership in U.S. retail market

Allianz Global Investors and Virtus Investment Partners Inc announced they have agreed to a strategic partnership that will focus on enhancing both firms’ growth opportunities with Virtus representing AllianzGI’s compelling investment strategies in the U.S. retail market to existing and potentially new clients.

Coronavirus: Doctors on Call

Covid-19 is taking many victims and burdening the healthcare systems globally. Telehealth, the digital delivery of medical services and information, could help ease some of the stress on both patients and doctors in these tough times...