Allianz to buy UOB Asset Management unit as CEO targets Asia
Allianz Global Investors will pay US$433 million for UOB Asset Management Ltd, excluding one-off transaction costs.
Allianz SE has agreed to acquire the asset management arm of Singapore's United Overseas Bank Ltd for S$555 million (US$433 million), excluding transaction costs. The deal, announced on July 24, marks the German insurer's second major transaction in recent days as CEO Oliver Baete seeks to expand in Asia and bolster exposure to asset management.
UOB Asset Management Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Overseas Bank, had approximately S$42 billion in assets under management as of end-2025. The acquisition will grant AllianzGI access to UOB's distribution network across eight Asian markets, including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. All 500 UOBAM employees will join Allianz following the transaction, which is expected to be finalized in 2027, pending regulatory approvals.
UOB anticipates a pretax gain of about S$330 million from the sale, which will also enhance the group's Common Equity Tier 1 ratio by roughly 14 basis points.
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