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August 5, 2026
Allianz Global Investors accelerates growth path in Asia Pacific with agreement to acquire UOB Asset Management
Agreement includes strategic distribution partnership with UOB to broaden suite of investment products and wealth solutions for their clients • Combined investment business will be well placed to deliver a market-leading client experience for investors across South-East Asia • Deal significantly deepens AllianzGI’s presence in Singapore, a long-standing and strategically important market for the firm • Provides established, on-the-ground, licensed presence in high growth markets in the region, including Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam • UOBAM’s complementary, strong South-East Asian investment expertise will enrich AllianzGI’s investment platform, creating new product opportunities for clients globally
July 30, 2026
Allianz to terminate PIMCO M Unit Plan and purchase M Units
Allianz today announced that it has exercised its right to terminate the legacy PIMCO employee equity plan (M Unit Plan) and will purchase outstanding PIMCO M Units for cash. M Unit options were awarded to employees between 2008 and 2020, and the outstanding M Units held by former and current employees represent a 9.4 percent ownership in PIMCO.
July 24, 2026
Allianz SE announces Board of Management changes
The Supervisory Board of Allianz SE and Günther Thallinger have mutually agreed that Mr. Thallinger’s term as member of the Board of Management will conclude on December 31, 2026. Andreas Wimmer, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, will assume additional responsibility for Allianz Investment Management SE. Tomas Kunzmann, upon joining the Board of Management of Allianz SE on January 1, 2027, will assume further responsibility for Global Health and Sustainability (ESG). The Board of Management of Allianz SE will be reduced from nine to eight members.