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Income-Allianz deal off on social concerns, says Singapore

The gov’t found no binding provisions in the deal to safeguard social mission post-acquisition.

The Singapore Government has blocked the proposed acquisition of Income Insurance by insurer Allianz, citing concerns over the impact on Income's social mission. 

A key issue highlighted was a proposed substantial capital reduction by Income Insurance shortly after the transaction, which conflicted with its previous representations that it aimed to strengthen its capital base. 

This reduction also contradicted the rationale for an earlier exemption granted by the government, allowing Income to transfer approximately $2.61b (S$2b) in surplus to its new corporate structure. 

Culture, Community and Youth minister Edwin Tong announced in parliament that the deal, as currently structured, was not in the public interest. 

The decision followed a review by the government, prompted by public concerns about whether Income would remain committed to its social purpose after the acquisition.

Additionally, the government found no binding provisions in the deal to safeguard Income’s social mission post-acquisition, despite NTUC Enterprise’s assurance to maintain it.

Tong also noted that amendments to the Insurance Act are being pursued to ensure that the Ministry’s views can be taken into account in similar future transactions involving co-operatives.

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