Allianz GI names Tan as new Singapore investment head

Allianz Global Investors has appointed David Tan as its head of investments for Singapore and chief investment officer for pan-regional Asian bond mandates.

Tan, who joined from AXA Investment Managers, will be tasked with building AllianzGI's team in Singapore and enlarging the product range.

"We see the potential of regional Asian bonds as a key asset class with strong growing interest from investors, not just in Asia but also globally," AllianzGI Asia Pacific chief executive Douglas Eu said in a statement.

Allianz GI is the asset management arm of German insurer Allianz.