Allianz Global Investors is negotiating a $600 million purchase of UOB’s asset management arm, underscoring Asia’s growing role in the wave of industry consolidation.
UOB Asset Management delivered outstanding returns for one of Malaysia's largest government institutions amid tricky conditions and despite the equity mandate being long-only.
The Singaporean firm has registered impressive expansion in the past year, particularly in overseas markets. A new tie-up and additional distribution relationships helped contribute to its growth.