Allianz Chief Economist named Forecaster of the Year
Allianz Chief Economist named Forecaster of the Year

The German national daily Süddeutsche Zeitung has named Michael Heise Forecaster of the Year for what is now the third time since 2002.

The loosest tightening in the history of the Fed
The loosest tightening in the history of the Fed

Mohamed A. El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor, on Wednesday’s potential Fed decision.

New ECB measures over the top
New ECB measures over the top

Michael Heise, Chief economist of Allianz.

From finance leader to reindustrialization
From finance leader to reindustrialization

The consequences of the UK leaving the EU would weigh heavily on both sides. From a loss of competitiveness of UK products due to reindustrialization to job losses. Ana Boata, economist at Euler Hermes, explains the impact of a Brexit – for the UK as well as for the EU.

New Chief Digital Officer at Allianz SE / Management changes at various Allianz entities
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New Chief Digital Officer at Allianz SE / Management changes at various Allianz entities

Refugees: providing uncomplicated insurance without the intention of making a profit
Refugees: providing uncomplicated insurance without the intention of making a profit

“We want to be sure that people who, looking for safety, have had to flee their home country due to war or political persecution can be insured in Germany until they find permanent residence. At the same time, we also want to protect our citizens in the event of damage unintentionally caused by the refugees,” says Alexander Vollert, member of the Board of Management of Allianz Deutschland.

Planned leadership succession from March 2016 at AllianzGI
Planned leadership succession from March 2016 at AllianzGI

Elizabeth Corley to step back as CEO of AllianzGI and to take on newly created non-executive role of Vice Chair for the firm / AllianzGI to maintain its co-head structure with George McKay joining Andreas Utermann in leading the firm / Andreas Utermann to become CEO as well as Global CIO; whereas George McKay to become Co-head responsible for Distribution, Global Solutions and COO Functions

“If an attractive opportunity arises, we will go for it”
“If an attractive opportunity arises, we will go for it”

Oliver Bäte, CEO of Allianz SE in an interview with CNBC.

“Too many people are left behind”
“Too many people are left behind”

136 trillion euros in private assets worldwide: the figure reported by the Allianz Global Wealth Report sets a new record. But the gulf between the rich and the poor is becoming wider and wider. Michael Heise, Chief Economist at Allianz, explains which areas we have to invest in and what countries have to do to ensure that today's middle class does not become tomorrow's lower class.