Regulators Still Cautious on Buybacks, Says Allianz CFO

The video discusses the cautious stance on buybacks in 2021, the impact of COVID-19 on travel and credit insurance, and the limited impact of the postponed Tokyo Olympics. It also covers the potential for credit crises as government aid is withdrawn, and the current state of credit and sovereign risk. Finally, it touches on potential mergers and acquisitions to strengthen market presence.

What is the current stance of regulators on buybacks in early 2021?

• Regulators are indifferent to buybacks.

• Regulators are cautious about buybacks.

• Regulators are encouraging buybacks.

• Regulators have banned buybacks.

How does the company plan to handle capital deployment given the limitations on buybacks?

• By deploying capital in alternative productive ways.

• By investing in new technologies.

• By increasing dividend payments.

• By reducing operational costs.

What is the expected impact of COVID-19 on the company's travel insurance in 2021?

• A negative impact is expected due to limited travel.

• A limited impact is expected.

• No impact is expected.

• A significant positive impact is expected.

When does the company expect to return to normalcy post-COVID?

• In early 2022.

• In 2023.

• By the end of 2021.

• By mid-2022.

What is the company's concern regarding the postponed Tokyo Olympics?

• A limited impact.

• Increased insurance premiums.

• A major financial loss.

• Complete cancellation of the event.

What is the company's outlook on the potential withdrawal of government aid?

• It will be monitored closely but is not expected to cause a crisis.

• It will have no impact.

• It will lead to a credit crisis.

• It will result in increased government profits.

What is the company's approach to mergers and acquisitions?

• They are not interested in any acquisitions.

• They are looking for acquisitions to strengthen their market position.

• They are focusing solely on organic growth.

• They are selling off their existing operations.