Munich Re in talks over asset management unit sale
German reinsurer Munich Re is in talks to sell its asset management division to US fund manager Guggenheim Partners, Reuters reported on June 21 citing a person familiar with the matter.
Munich Ergo Asset Management (MEAG) has €250 billion ($289 billion) in assets under management.
Talks are at an early stage, and there is currently no formal sale process, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the private discussions.
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25 June 2018 Munich Re wants to strengthen its asset management unit, perhaps through cooperating with partners, the company’s chief said in an internal memo, according to a Reuters report.