Euler Hermes is now Allianz Trade

Euler Hermes, the world leader in trade credit insurance, has become Allianz Trade.

Allianz Real Estate adds Swedish logistics facility to its Nordics portfolio

Allianz Real Estate has acquired a new logistics facility in Sweden. It is located in the logistics ‘golden triangle’ connecting the four Nordic capitals of Copenhagen, Oslo, Helsinki and Stockholm. The roof of the facility, which is fully let, will be covered with 55,000 sqm of solar panels.

Allianz European Infrastructure Fund II holds first close at EUR 880mn

The fund, which was launched in December 2021, allows institutional investors to invest alongside Allianz in infrastructure equity. The investment focus is on essential infrastructure in Europe.

Allianz expands Spanish PRS exposure with acquisition of prime portfolio in central Madrid

Allianz Real Estate has acquired a portfolio of nine prime residential buildings in Madrid for EUR 185 million. Located next to a mixed-use office and retail asset already owned by Allianz Real Estate, the transaction expands the firm’s exposure to the highly attractive Spanish PRS sector, particularly in Madrid.

Allianz Real Estate research: 40-year data analysis shows real estate offers a hedge against high inflation

In an era of record high inflation and significant uncertainty regarding future inflationary trends, real estate as an asset class offers institutional investors a long-term hedge against its adverse effects, according to Allianz Real Estate’s proprietary analysis of 40-year data in five key cities for its latest research report, Real estate investing in an uncertain environment.

Allianz Real Estate, EDGE and BVK launch a EUR 1.3bn smart office development program

Allianz Real Estate will build and develop a series of prime office assets in Germany’s top four cities in a EUR 1.3 billion program. The assets will be located in central, well-established submarkets in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Frankfurt.

Allianz finances development of landmark ESG building in London

Allianz Real Estate, acting on behalf of several Allianz Group companies, has provided close to GBP 200 million in financing to a consortium of four sponsors for the development of a 500,000 square foot mixed-use development in London that is expected to become a focal point for the local community.

Allianz Real Estate sees its global logistics portfolio increase 32% to EUR 11.6bn in 2021

Allianz Real Estate, one of the world’s largest real estate investment managers, has seen its global logistics portfolio grow to EUR 11.6 billion in assets under management as at the end of 2021, up 32% year-on-year.

AllianzGI Infrastructure debt platform reaches EUR 20 billion milestone

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI), one of the world’s leading active investment managers, has announced that its infrastructure debt platform, first launched in 2012, has reached EUR 20 billion in cumulative investments.