Singapore Blocks Allianz’s Proposed Acquisition of Income Insurance In a decisive move, the Singapore government has blocked Allianz SE’s proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Income Insurance Ltd., a deal valued at S$2.2 billion ($1.7 billion US). The decision comes after a public backlash and concerns over Income’s ability to continue fulfilling its social mission as a co-operative post-acquisition. Government Concerns Minister of Culture, Community and Youth, Edwin Tong, addressed parliament, stating that the transaction as it stands is not “in the public interest.” The acquisition would shift Income’s…
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