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Do higher wages for workers mean lower returns for investors?

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Do higher wages for workers mean lower returns for investors?

The proportion of GDP accounted for by wages has been falling for several decades, boosting investment returns. But these trends could be set to reverse, with negative consequences for investors
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Active is: Quantifying the value of active

Measuring how active managers are

How “active” is active asset management? There are a number of variables that investors can use to assess how active their portfolio is – including so-called active share – but what ultimately matters is the quality of a manager’s decisions and the alpha they generate.
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Will Fed easing support risk assets?

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Will Fed easing support risk assets?

An insurance easing cycle looks likely in the second half of 2019. This has historically meant positive returns for equities, but we still favour a defensive position across risk markets.
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Six books to read this summer

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Six books to read this summer

The tech cold war. Autonomous weapons. Cyber-security threats. Neil’s summer reading list includes studies of all these trends and technologies – as well as a bestselling spy thriller that uses them as inspiration. Prepare to be educated and entertained.
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A manifesto for the new European parliament

Active is: Seeing a way ahead

A manifesto for Europe

Departing EU President Jean-Claude Juncker leaves his successor with quite a to-do list. What should be the priorities for the incoming administration?
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Active is: Unlocking the potential of ESG

“We don’t need new rules for Green Investing”

In an interview with the German newspaper Börsen-Zeitung, Andreas Utermann makes the case that an EU action plan has to establish a framework for attractive in-vestment projects, while acknowledging that Green Bond and Social Bond Princi-ples are internationally accepted norms.
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Allianz Global Investors

While seeking to enhance investment outcomes through technology, we believe human insight and connection are equally essential to successful asset management.

The goal: to find the optimal solution for your needs – and work closely with you to evolve your strategy as those needs change. That way, we live and breathe active asset management.

Six books to read this summer

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Six books to read this summer

The tech cold war. Autonomous weapons. Cyber-security threats. My summer reading list includes studies of all these trends and technologies – as well as a bestselling spy thriller that uses them as inspiration. Prepare to be educated and entertained.

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by Neil Dwane | 09/07/2019

How do ESG factors impact portfolio performance?

Investment Themes & Strategy

How do ESG factors impact portfolio performance?

Our ESG team examines systematic evidence demonstrating that actively managing ESG tail risks may help to deliver sustainable investment performance over a market cycle.

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by Steffen Hörter | 26/06/2019

Accelerating economic growth through sustainability

Investment Themes & Strategy

Accelerating economic growth through sustainability

We stand at the crossroads of European Union’s (EU) sustainability strategy that is full of turning points with important implications for investors. In its recent reflection paper the European Commission (EC) highlights that it envisions strong future EU economic growth through sustainability transformation and business innovation.

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Allianz Global Investors Sustainable Investing Report

The report outlines our ESG activities and research, our engagement with investee companies through stewardship, the integration of ESG across our investment strategies and our innovative approach to meeting clients’ evolving extra-financial demands.
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Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager with over 770 investment professionals* in 25 offices worldwide and managing more than EUR 535 billion in assets for individuals, families and institutions.

Active is the most important word in our vocabulary. Active is how we create and share value with clients. We believe in solving, not selling, and in adding value beyond pure economic gain. We invest for the long term, employing our innovative investment expertise and global resources. Our goal is to ensure a superior experience for our clients, wherever they are based and whatever their investment needs.

Active is: Allianz Global Investors

Data as at 31 March 2019.

€535 bn
Assets under management
770+
Investment professionals
25
Locations worldwide
Global

Americas

Europe

Asia Pacific

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Timely and insightful commentary on the markets and current investment themes.
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AllianzGI is committed to active investment across a broad range of investment capabilities.
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Why partner with us

Our investment thinking is rooted in our purpose: to help our clients achieve their investment goals.
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