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Europe’s adaptation to new temperatures could spell profit for other enterprises, such as electricity grids and water systems.

Vistry shares dived nearly 10pc after a major credit insurer cut its cover for suppliers to the housebuilder.

Allianz’s business volumes grew in the second quarter and operating profit hit a record high. Europe’s largest insurer by market capitalization booked a 10.6% rise in group operating profit to 4.87 billion euros, equivalent to $5.61 billion. It exceeded median analyst expectations, and rose to a record level, Allianz said.

UOBAM has been part of the UOB Group for 40 years and reported assets under management of around $32.75bn (S$42bn) as of 31 December 2025.

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Alongside the sale, UOB and AGI will enter a distribution partnership.

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The Series A was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Allianz, Rebel Fund, Brick and Mortar Ventures’ Darren Bechtel, and Y Combinator’s Garry Tan.

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HSBC is set to sell its Singapore insurance unit to Allianz for $2.09B, advancing simplification while retaining insurance distribution through a 15-year deal.