Allianz | Point of view

Apr 03, 2017

Trumponomics Decoded

The new U.S. administration’s proposals place America in a race between growth and debt, say Allianz economists Mohamed A. El-Erian and Michael Heise. What does that mean for the under-40 generation?

Mar 16, 2017

Renewable Energy, Reliable Partners

This year, Allianz Capital Partners announced two major investments in the U.S. renewable energy sector. David Jones, the Head of Renewables at Allianz Capital Partners, tells us why these investments are attractive and why he expects to continue investing in U.S. wind energy, despite less enthusiasm for clean energy within the new administration of U.S President Donald Trump...

Jan 31, 2017

Jackie of all trades

“Meet Jackie Hunt, one of the most important women in global finance”– this is how Bloomberg introduces Jackie Hunt, who oversees Allianz’s asset management and U.S. life insurance divisions.

Jan 20, 2017

HIGH GEAR: The road ahead for self-driving cars

With cars becoming smarter and more sophisticated, the day isn’t far when fully autonomous and connected cars will rule the roads. What does this mean for insurance?

Dec 08, 2016

ECB: No tapering in sight

At its December meeting the European Central Bank (ECB) announced that it would be extending its bond purchasing program until at least the end of 2017. From April next year the monthly purchase volume is to be reduced to EUR 60bn from EUR 80bn at present. All told, this boosts the QE program by EUR 540bn to EUR 2.28 trillion. Should inflation remain below expectations in the coming months, the ECB has kept its options open to up the monthly purchase volume as well as extend the time horizon.