Allianz China and Fudan University of China have forged strategic partnership to advance finance and insurance research in the country.
Fudan University is one of the leading universities in China renowned for its rigorous academic programmes and cutting-edge research.
The partnership is anchored by the establishment of the Fudan-Allianz Finance and Insurance Research Center, which aims to tackle pressing challenges in the finance and insurance sector, including technological innovation, risk management, and the needs of an ageing society.
Another significant feature of this partnership is the sponsorship of Allianz Auditorium, a meeting facility located within the School of Economics at Fudan University. Allianz Auditorium will serve as a hub for dialogue and exchange among stakeholders in the financial sector, hosting events designed to enhance public financial literacy and engagement.
Deputy secretary general of Shanghai Gu Jun said, “The strategic cooperation between Allianz and Fudan University is a best practice for cooperation between universities and financial institutions. We look forward to the strong alliance between Allianz and Fudan, that not only promotes the deep integration of academic research and financial practice but also provides strong support for the cultivation of talents in the financial sector in Shanghai, enhancing Shanghai's influence as an international financial centre and gateway.”
Fudan University Council chair Qiu Xin said, “Fudan will enhance collaborative innovation with Allianz, utilising scientific planning, a pragmatic approach and effective measures to transform the Fudan-Allianz Financial and Insurance Research Center into a pivotal think-tank research platform that spearheads industry development, thereby injecting new vitality into the construction of Shanghai's international financial centre."
Allianz SE Board of Management member Renate Wagner said, “Together, Allianz and Fudan aspire to unlock opportunities for meaningful innovation, aiming to make a lasting impact on the sustainable development of the financial sector in Shanghai, across China, and around the world.” Ms Wagner has been officially appointed as guest professor at School of Economics, Fudan University.
Speakers at the launch ceremony said the new collaboration will produce forward-looking and practical research outcomes, addressing the needs and trends of the growing China insurance market. As a result, the centre aims to become a "gold-lettered signboard" in the finance and insurance sector.”