AGI back to grassroots

Allianz uses RCM and Pimco arms to run equity and bonds

Detailed research is the cornerstone of Allianz Global Investors' investment process, with its its Grassroots system established over 20 years ago. Allianz is a global organisation created by integrating Dresdner Bank and the Allianz Group. The group also owns Pimco, the US-based fixed-income specialist and RCM, the global equity specialist. According to Nick Smith, director of retail sales and marketing at Allianz Global Investors, the group brings together a network of investment firms, each with its own dedicated resources and area of expertise. Equities Equity funds are largely run...