Winning and Retaining Business in the African Mining Equipment Sector, 2014, New Report Launched

Overall trends in the data revealed:

• Customer priorities in supplier selection are product quality and availability of parts
• Suppliers perform well, but have lower levels of satisfaction in key areas
• Sandvik received the highest average satisfaction ratings, with Caterpillar considered the leading supplier for most categories of mining equipment
• Account managers make a significant impact in the selection process, alongside product quality and use of the latest technology
• Although loyal to their suppliers, customers look for improvement in parts availability and product quality

In July to September 2014, Publisher surveyed 108 mine managers, maintenance managers, procurement managers and other key decision-makers in over 100 operating African mines. The survey primarily assessed heavy mobile equipment, however respondents were also asked about their practices and preferences in areas such as mining software, technology, and maintenance.

Areas of analysis include:

• Customer priorities when buying mining equipment, with ratings of the importance of 16 separate factors for customers when choosing mining equipment, including cost factors, supplier attributes and product attributes. 
• Ratings of existing suppliers across the same factors, identifying best-performing suppliers and how well suppliers performed versus the importance of each factor.
• In-depth analysis of the major suppliers, namely Caterpillar, Joy Global, Komatsu, Sandvik and Atlas Copco, including their overall performance ratings and their ratings for each of the factors relative to its importance.
• Rankings of the leading suppliers for each equipment type, with respondents indicating who they viewed as the top suppliers in Australia for trucks, excavators, loaders, shovels, dozers, drills, continuous miners, longwall systems, engines, tyres, pumps and mining software.
• Insight into the likelihood of switching supplier and key action points for suppliers for product and service improvements required.

Scope

Winning and Retaining Business in the African Mining Equipment Sector, 2014 published by Publisher's Mining Intelligence Centre, provides readers with a detailed analysis of customer preferences in the African mining equipment sector. The analysis is based upon Publisher’s survey of 108 mine managers, procurement managers and other key decision-makers

Reasons to Buy

• Identify key areas for differentiation by understanding what factors most influence choice of supplier
• Target product and service improvement areas based on where mining equipment suppliers are currently underperforming relative to customer expectations
• Develop successful sales and marketing strategies through an understanding of the leading competitors and their strengths and weaknesses.

Key Highlights

• When choosing an equipment supplier, respondents rate ‘Production reliability and quality’ and the ‘Availability of replacement parts’ as most important. However, over half of respondents feel that suppliers need to improve in the latter.
• Overall the major suppliers perform well in terms of customer satisfaction, however, their weakest ratings were given for two of the three most important factors for respondents.
• Account managers make a significant impact in the selection process with 92% of respondents citing ‘Better understanding of your needs’ and 88% indicating ‘Better ability to build a long-term relationship’ as differentiating factors when choosing their current main supplier.
• The majority of African customers have little post purchase regrest and would have chosen the same supplier again (91%), yet surprisingly many intend to change suppliers within the next two years.

Spanning over 63 pages, 12 Tables and 53 Pages “Winning and Retaining Business in the African Mining Equipment Sector, 2014” report Covering Executive Summary, Customer Priorities in Supplier Selection, Supplier Performance and Key Success Factors, Customer Retention and Key Improvement Areas, Action Points and Recommendations, Appendix. This report Covered 60 Companies Few are - Bateman Engeineering, Babcock Equipment, Bell Equipment, Eickhoff, MAN AG, Shantui SA, Wacker Neuson, Gekko Systems, HPE Africa, Trident Mining Systems.

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The Insurance Industry in Morocco, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018, New Report Launched

The Moroccan insurance industry is one of the largest in the Arab region, and the second-largest in Africa. Insurance penetration in Morocco stood at 3.03% in 2013, while the premium per capita stood at MAD815.4. Morocco’s insurance penetration was the region’s highest in 2013 despite low income levels and unfavorable demographics. However, the industry grew at a CAGR of 6.2% during the review period (2009–2013). This growth was driven by favorable government strategies to expand the insurance industry, such as compulsory health insurance and third-party motor insurance, and the Contrat Program in 2011. Growth was further supported by economic development, the expanding mortgage market, growth in the travel and tourism industry and the introduction of bancassurance.

The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information and insights into the insurance industry in Morocco, including:

• The Moroccan insurance industry’s growth prospects by insurance segment and category
• The competitive landscape in the Moroccan insurance industry
• The current trends and drivers of the Moroccan insurance industry
• Challenges facing the Moroccan insurance industry
• The detailed regulatory framework of the Moroccan insurance industry

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the insurance industry in Morocco:

It provides historical values for the Moroccan insurance industry for the report’s 2009–2013 review period, and projected figures for the 2013–2018 forecast period.

It offers a detailed analysis of the key segments and categories in the Moroccan insurance industry, along with forecasts until 2018.

It covers an exhaustive list of parameters, including written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, combined ratio, total assets, total investment income and retentions.

It profiles the top insurance companies in Morocco, and outlines the key regulations affecting them.

Reasons to Buy

• Make strategic business decisions using in-depth historic and forecast industry data related to the Moroccan insurance industry and each segment within it.
• Understand the demand-side dynamics, key trends and growth opportunities in the Moroccan insurance industry.
• Assess the competitive dynamics in the Moroccan insurance industry.
• Identify the growth opportunities and market dynamics in key segments.
• Gain insights into key regulations governing the Moroccan insurance industry and their impact on companies and the industry's future.

Key Highlights

• The Moroccan insurance industry is one of the largest in the Arab region, and the second-largest in Africa.
• The Moroccan government introduced multiple insurance reforms during the review period to develop a favorable environment for foreign investors and insurers.
• The government has introduced reforms to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the public healthcare system. However, there are wide disparities in terms of access to healthcare. The Ramed project was launched in 2008 to serve those not eligible for compulsory health insurance. Around 5.1 million people, approximately 15% of the population, were covered by Ramed by the end July 2013.
• High unemployment is a challenge to the Moroccan economy.
• The high rates of unemployment are expected to raise poverty and income inequality, which may impact the insurance industry, as unemployed people tend to be less inclined to invest in financial products.

Spanning over 169 pages, 149 Tables and 129 Pages “The Insurance Industry in Morocco, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report Covering Executive Summary, Introduction, Moroccan Insurance Industry Overview, Industry Segmentation, Competitive Landscape, Macroeconomic Indicators, Appendix. This report Covered 8 Companies - Wafa Assurance, RMA Watanya, Marocaine Vie, MCMA, Axa Assurance Maroc, Saham Assurance SA (CNIA Saada), Sanad ,Atlanta.

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The Insurance Industry in Macedonia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018, New Report Launched

Macedonia is an upper-middle-income country, and is one of south-east Europe’s emerging economies. The country’s GDP at constant prices (base 2005) stood at MKD348.8 billion (US$7.5 billion) in 2013, increasing from MKD304.3 billion (US$6.9 billion) in 2009 at a review-period (2009–2013) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%. The Euro zone debt crisis, and falling overall exports and foreign direct investment (FDI) all impacted the country’s overall economy development during 2009–2012, before it recovered in 2013 due to increase in construction activity and exports.

The Macedonian insurance industry is small and underdeveloped, and therefore offers opportunities in terms of growth and development. It grew at a review-period CAGR of 3.9%. The industry’s growth was supported by the life segment, which grew at a review-period CAGR of 25.6%, followed by the non-life segment with 3.0%. Growth in the life segment was partly due to expanding domestic operations in 2013, particularly of life insurers Croatia Life and Grawe.

The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information and insights into the insurance industry in Macedonia, including:

• The Macedonian insurance industry’s growth prospects by insurance segment and category
• The competitive landscape in the Macedonian insurance industry
• The current trends and drivers in the Macedonian insurance industry
• Challenges facing the Macedonian insurance industry
• The detailed regulatory framework of the Macedonian insurance industry

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the insurance industry in Macedonia:

• It provides historical values for the Macedonian insurance industry for the report’s 2009–2013 review period, and projected figures for the 2013–2018 forecast period.
• It offers a detailed analysis of the key segments and categories in the Macedonian insurance industry, along with forecasts until 2018.
• It covers an exhaustive list of parameters, including written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, combined ratio, total assets, total investment income and retentions.
• It profiles the top insurance companies in Macedonia, and outlines the key regulations affecting them.

Reasons to Buy

• Make strategic business decisions using in-depth historic and forecast industry data related to the Macedonian insurance industry and each segment within it.
• Understand the demand-side dynamics, key trends and growth opportunities in the Macedonian insurance industry.
• Assess the competitive dynamics in the Macedonian insurance industry.
• Identify the growth opportunities and market dynamics in key segments.
• Gain insights into key regulations governing the Macedonian insurance industry, and their impact on companies and the industry's future.

Key Highlights

• The Macedonian insurance industry is small and underdeveloped, and therefore offers opportunities in terms of growth and development.
• The industry’s growth was supported by the life segment, which grew at a review-period CAGR of 25.6%, followed by the non-life segment with 3.0%.
• Non-life insurance was the largest segment in terms of gross written premium, and dominated the Macedonian insurance industry with 80.2% share in 2013.
• The Macedonian life segment is highly concentrated, and was dominated by the top two insurers in 2013, which together accounted for 86.4% of the life segment’s gross written premium.
• A high combined ratio is a key concern for Macedonian insurers. The combined ratio was more than 100% during the review period in all three segments: life, non-life and personal accident and health. For life insurance it was 117.5% in 2013, while for non-life it was 103.6%, and for personal accident and health it was 102.7%.

Spanning over 136 pages, 112 Tables and 104 Pages “The Insurance Industry in Macedonia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report Covering Executive Summary, Introduction, Macedonian Insurance Industry Overview, Industry Segmentation, Competitive Landscape, Macroeconomic Indicators, Appendix. This report Covered 5 Companies - Croatia Life (Кроациа Живот), Grawe (Граве), Winner Life (Винер Живот), Uniqa (Уника Живот), Makedonija (Македонија).

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Precious Metals Mining in Bolivia to 2020 - a Focus on the Silver Industry, New Report Launched

In 2013, Bolivian silver mine or metal content in the ore production was 44.1 million ounces, accounting for a share of around 5% of global production. At the end of the forecast year 2020, silver mine production is estimated to reach 48.7 million ounces, should production commence at the Pulacayo mine in addition to contribution from the San Cristobal and other currently active mines.

The 'Precious Metals Mining in Bolivia to 2020 – a Focus on the Silver Industry' report comprehensively covers the country’s historic and forecast data on silver mine production to 2020, and reserves. The report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major silver mining companies, information on the major active, exploration and development projects, and regulations governing the industry.

The fiscal regime section provides information about the country’s regulatory authority, laws, licenses and other fiscal regime information such as taxes, rates and other charges applicable to the mining of the commodity in the country. It is an essential tool for companies active in the Bolivian mining industry, and for new competitors considering entering the industry.

Scope

The report contains an overview of Bolivia's silver mining industry together with the key growth factors and restraints affecting the industry. Further, it provides information about reserves, production, prices, competitive landscape, major active, exploration and development projects and the fiscal regime of the country.

Reasons to Buy

Gain an understanding of the Bolivian precious metals (silver) mining industry, the relevant drivers and restraining factors, reserves, historic and forecast production, prices, the competitive landscape and its fiscal regime.

Key Highlights

• The country’s mining industry is characterized by small-scale or cooperative miners, which accounted for an estimated 27% of silver mine production.
• Recently, Bolivia's Karachipampa smelter produced the first lot of silver ingots, a welcome move when the majority of the nation’s raw mineral produce is exported for processing abroad.
• The Bolivian government’s revenue from mining royalties in 2013 was BOB921 million (approximately US$130.5 million), of which more than 50% was contributed by five mining companies.
• According to data released by Banco Central De Bolivia, the country’s central bank, the mining and quarrying industry drew FDI worth US$219 million in 2012, compared with US$238 million in 2011.

Spanning over 25 pages, 8 Tables and 3 Pages “Precious Metals Mining in Bolivia to 2020 - a Focus on the Silver Industry” report Covering Executive Summary, Precious Metals Mining in Bolivia, Silver Mining in Bolivia – Reserves and Production, Competitive Landscape, Fiscal Regime, Appendix. This report Covered 3 Companies - Minera San Cristobal SA, Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation, Pan American Silver Corp.

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Personal Accident and Health Insurance in Hong Kong, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018, New Report Launched

The Hong Kong personal accident and health segment’s gross written premium grew at a review-period CAGR of 6.4%. Health insurance accounted for 77.2% of the personal accident and health insurance gross written premium value in 2013, followed by personal accident and travel insurance. The gross written premium of health insurance rose at a review-period CAGR of 6.4%.

The increase in healthcare expenditure, a rise in outbound tourist volume, favorable government initiatives and growing consumer awareness of the benefits of insurance products all supported this growth. Hong Kong’s positive economic outlook is also expected to drive the segment’s growth over the forecast period. According to the IMF Hong Kong’s GDP at current prices is expected to increase at a forecast-period CAGR of 6.9%in 2018.

This growth is expected to result in a rise in average income levels, and increase demand for personal accident and health insurance. Specifically, the number of personal accident and health insurance policies sold in Hong Kong is expected to increase, at a forecast-period CAGR of 5.2% in 2018.

The report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into Hong Kong personal accident and health insurance segment, including:

• The Hong Kong personal accident and health insurance segment’s growth prospects by insurance category
• Key trends and drivers for the personal accident and health insurance segment
• The various distribution channels in the Hong Kong personal accident and health insurance segment
• The detailed competitive landscape in the personal accident and health insurance segment in Hong Kong
• Detailed regulatory policies of Hong Kong insurance industry
• Analysis of various consumer segments in Hong Kong personal accident and health insurance
• Key developments in the Hong Kong personal accident and health insurance segment
• New products launched by Hong Kong personal accident and health insurers

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the personal accident and health insurance segment in Hong Kong:

• It provides historical values for the Hong Kong personal accident and health insurance segment for the report’s 2009–2013 review period, and projected figures for the 2013–2018 forecast period.
• It offers a detailed analysis of the key categories in the Hong Kong personal accident and health insurance segment, along with market forecasts until 2018.
• It covers an exhaustive list of parameters, including written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, combined ratio, frauds and crimes, total assets, total investment income and retentions.
• It analyses the various distribution channels for personal accident and health insurance products in Hong Kong.
• It profiles the top personal accident and health insurance companies in Hong Kong and outlines the key regulations affecting them.

Reasons to Buy

• Make strategic business decisions using in-depth historic and forecast market data related to the Hong Kong personal accident and health insurance segment and each category within it.
• Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities in the Hong Kong personal accident and health insurance segment.
• Assess the competitive dynamics in the personal accident and health insurance segment.
• Identify the growth opportunities and market dynamics in key product categories.
• Gain insights into key regulations governing the Hong Kong insurance industry and their impact on companies and the industry's future.

Key Highlights

• The gross written premium of the Hong Kong personal accident and health segment grew at a review-period CAGR of 6.4%.
• Health insurance was the segment’s largest category during the review period, accounting for a gross written premium share of 77.2% in 2013.
• This increase was driven by a rise in healthcare expenditure, an increase in the volume of outbound tourists, favorable government initiatives and growing consumer awareness of the benefits of insurance.
• Health insurance is expected to retain the largest share of the Hong Kong personal accident and health segment’s gross written premium over the forecast period
• E-commerce is expected to record a CAGR of 8.2% over the forecast period, as personal accident and health insurers increasingly use online distribution channels

Spanning over 244 pages, 156 Tables and 162 Pages “Personal Accident and Health Insurance in Hong Kong, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report Covering Key Facts and Events, Executive Summary, Introduction, Hong Kong Insurance Industry Attractiveness, Personal Accident and Health Insurance Segment Outlook, Analysis by Distribution Channel, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights, Appendix. This report Covered 10 Companies - Bupa (Asia) Ltd, Axa General Insurance Hong Kong Ltd, Axa China Region Insurance Company Ltd, Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Ltd, American International Assurance Company (Bermuda) Ltd, Prudential General Insurance Hong Kong Ltd, Bank of China Group Insurance Company Ltd, AIG Insurance Hong Kong Ltd, Liberty International Insurance Ltd, ACE Insurance Limited (Hong Kong).

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Life Insurance in Egypt, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018, New Report Launched

The political upheaval of 2011 is still affecting Egypt, and the country is moving through a transitional phase with low level of foreign direct investment (FDI), a high budget deficit, rising poverty rates and high unemployment. The difficult political situation had a negative effect on Egyptian life insurers in 2013.

The Egyptian life insurance segment accounted for 41.2% of the industry’s gross written premium in 2013. The segment grew at a review-period CAGR of 14.4% in 2013. Individual life accounted for the highest share among all categories in the segment with 32.4% in 2013, followed by group whole life with 19.5%.

The extraordinarily low life insurance penetration of 0.30% not only presents numerous growth opportunities for existing insurers, but also encourages other multinationals to enter the segment. The government is creating a favorable environment for the industry, and the reintroduction of bancassurance and allowance of professionally managed mutual funds should benefit the segment.

The report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the Egyptian life insurance segment, including:

• The Egyptian life insurance segment’s growth prospects by life insurance category
• Key trends and drivers for the life insurance segment
• The various distribution channels in the Egyptian life insurance segment
• The detailed competitive landscape in the life insurance segment in Egypt
• Detailed regulatory policies of the Egyptian insurance industry
• Analysis of various consumer segments in Egyptian life insurance
• Key developments in the Egyptian life insurance segment
• New products launched by Egyptian life insurers

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the life insurance segment in Egypt:

• It provides historical values for the Egyptian life insurance segment for the report’s 2009–2013 review period, and projected figures for the 2013–2018 forecast period.
• It offers a detailed analysis of the key categories in the Egyptian life insurance segment, along with market forecasts until 2018.
• It covers an exhaustive list of parameters, including written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, combined ratio, frauds and crimes, total assets, total investment income and retentions.
• It analyses the various distribution channels for life insurance products in Egypt.
• It profiles the top life insurance companies in Egypt and outlines the key regulations affecting them.

Reasons to Buy

• Make strategic business decisions using in-depth historic and forecast market data related to the Egyptian life insurance segment and each category within it.
• Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities in the Egyptian life insurance segment.
• Assess the competitive dynamics in the life insurance segment.
• Identify the growth opportunities and market dynamics in key product categories.
• Gain insights into key regulations governing the Egyptian insurance industry and their impact on companies and the industry's future.

Key Highlights

• The Egyptian life insurance segment is concentrated, with the five leading companies accounting for 89.3% of the segment’s gross written premium in 2013.
• The life segment accounted for 41.2% of the overall insurance industry’s gross written premium in 2013.
• In 2013, the CBE removed the ban on bancassurance, which should benefit life insurance business.
• The life segment in Egypt is still in its infancy, with products largely standardized, although insurers are developing and upgrading products to meet changing consumer needs due to the country’s volatile political and economic condition.
• The extraordinarily low life insurance penetration of 0.30% in 2013 not only presents numerous growth opportunities to existing insurers, but also encourages other multinationals to enter the segment.

Spanning over 242 pages, 181 Tables and 177 Pages “Life Insurance in Egypt, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report Covering Key Facts and Events, Executive Summary, Introduction, Egyptian Insurance Industry Attractiveness, Life Insurance Outlook, Analysis by Distribution Channel, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights, Appendix. This report Covered 10 Companies - Misr Life Insurance, Allianz Egypt Life Insurance, Pharaonic American (Alico), Commercial International Life Insurance, NSGB Life Insurance, Suez Canal Life Insurance, Delta Insurance, Egyptian Takaful Life Insurance, ACE Life Insurance, Mohandes Insurance.

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Consumer Credit in the UK - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018, New Report Launched

Consumer credit increased throughout 2014, as economic recovery gained momentum

Consumer credit growth has shown consistent signs of growth in 2014, for the first time since before the financial crisis. This is in a large part due to consumer confidence also recording a positive number for the first time since the credit crunch, low interest rates and a steadily growing GDP, as nearly every category of lending has grown up to July 2014.Demand for and availability of credit also grew in both the second and third quarters of 2014, which has been a key factor.

Record-low interest rates on personal loans driving other loans and advancements category

HSBC became the first lender to break the 5% interest rate barrier for its GBP7,500–15,000 personal loan, which launched a price war between mainstream lenders, as each bank or building society tried to get to the top of the comparison tables. Tesco lowered its interest rates soon after, and Sainsbury’s raised its upper limit to GBP 35,000 in October – a record high personal loan. This means that lending is cheaper than ever for consumers, which has unsurprisingly given the industry a huge boost. The personal loan category was hit harder than any other in the aftermath of the financial crisis, and the stock of personal loans remains over GBP30.0 billion below its January 2008 total, so there is still ample room for recovery.

Central bank rate at remains at 0.5%; rise no longer imminent, but still set for mid-2015

The Bank of England’s (BoE) base rate has been at a record low since March 2009, at0.5%, meaning that financial institutions have had much cheaper access to credit; the rate looks set to rise in mid-2015, however. This was expected sooner, but a contraction in real wages and weaker global growth looks set to delay the increase by at least a quarter.

This will cause the cost of credit to rise, as banks will have to pay more for funds. Increases will be very steady, however, and the first rise will only be to a maximum of 0.75%, meaning any setback to the industry should be minor.

Consumer confidence and demand and availability both improving in 2014

Consumer confidence was positive in July 2014 – the first time since before the financial crisis, with a score of 1 for the month – and the index’s recent surge has helped to drive the consumer credit industry during this year. The index averaged -29.1 in 2012 and -19.9 in 2013, but just -6.8 in 2014. This improvement is expected to continue, as it has risen throughout 2014, although the BoE increasing the central bank rate could set it back temporarily.

Both demand for and availability of credit increased in the second and third quarters of 2014, as the overall industry has grown. Previously, demand had generally outstripped availability since 2009, as banks became reluctant to approve loans, though availability also remained in negative net percentage balances until 2011.

Motor finance continues to record extraordinary growth

Motor finance is the only typical form of consumer credit that has recorde substantial growth for a prolonged period. Both the number of new cars bought from dealerships and the value of advances paid on new cars have grown monthly on the previous year, staying at consistently above 20% since the beginning of 2012. Student loan figures surge as higher tuition fees introduced

The student loan category is not affected by the same factors as the rest of the consumer credit industry, as growth has been driven by the number of students and cost of tuition continuing to rise. The substantial jump from GBP3.97 billion in 2012–2013 to GBP 5.66 billion in 2013–2014 represents the impact of increased tuition fees.

Credit card market begins to recover after extremely difficult period

Much like the personal loan category, credit cards suffered massively during the credit crunch. Gross lending on credit cards has been growing since 2013, which shows the industry is recovering. Repayments have been rising at a very similar rate, however, which suggests consumers still remain wary of debt.

Scope

• This report provides market analysis, information and insights into the UK consumer credit industry
• It provides a breakdown of the different forms of consumer credit in the UK
• It analyses drivers and the outlook for the market
• It provides information on the main banks in the UK market
• It covers News and regulatory developments

Reasons to Buy

Gain an understanding of the UK consumer credit industry

Key Highlights

Consumer credit growth has shown consistent signs of growth in 2014, for the first time since before the financial crisis. This is in a large part due to consumer confidence also recording a positive number for the first time since the credit crunch, low interest rates and a steadily growing GDP, as nearly every category of lending has grown up to July 2014.Demand for and availability of credit also grew in both the second and third quarters of 2014, which has been a key factor.

Spanning over 81 pages, 2 Tables and 63 Pages “Consumer Credit in the UK - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report Covering Executive Summary, Introduction, Market Analysis, Consumers, Market Outlook, Completive Landscape, Regulation and Policy, UK Bank Profiles, Personal Loans Offered, Statistics, Appendix. This report Covered 7 Companies - Santander UK Plc, Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, HSBC Bank Plc, Barclays Plc, Lloyds Banking Group Plc, HSBC, Nationwide.

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Ultra HNWIs in Australia in 2014, New Report Launched

This report is the result of Publisher’s extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in Australia.

The report focuses on HNWI performance between the end of 2008 (the peak before the global financial crisis) and the end of 2013. This enables us to determine how well the country's UHNWIs have performed through the crisis.

This report reviews the performance and asset allocations of Ultra HNWIs in Australia, and highlights top-performing cities. It also includes an evaluation of the local wealth management industry.

Scope

• UHNWI volume, wealth and allocation trends from 2009 to 2013
• UHNWI volume, wealth and allocation forecasts to 2018
• UHNWI asset allocations across 13 asset classes
• Number of UHNWIs in each state and all major cities
• Fastest growing cities and states for UHNWIs (2009-2013)
• Number of wealth managers in each city
• City wise ratings of wealth management saturation and potential
• Details of the development, challenges and opportunities of the Wealth Management and Private Banking sector in Australia
• Size of Australia wealth management industry
• Largest domestic private banks by AuM
• Detailed wealth management and family office information
• Insights into the drivers of HNWI wealth

Reasons to Buy

• The Ultra HNWIs in Australia 2014 is an unparalleled resource and the leading resource of its kind. Compiled and curated by a team of expert research specialists, the database comprises dossiers on over 60,000 HNWIs from around the world.
• With the wealth reports as the foundation for our research and analysis, we are able obtain an unsurpassed level of granularity, insight and authority on the HNWI and wealth management universe in each of the countries and regions we cover.
• Report includes comprehensive forecasts to 2018.
• Also provides detailed information on UHNWIs in each major city.

Key Highlights

• There were 2,740 UHNWIs in Australia in 2013, with an average per capita wealth of US$120.1 million, making them a prime target group for wealth sector professionals. Of this total, there were 26 billionaires, 585 centimillionaires and 2,129 affluent millionaires.
• UHNWIs accounted for 0.9% of the total Australian HNWI population in 2013; above the global average of 0.7%. The number of Australian UHNWIs increased by 90.8% during the review period, from 1,436 in 2009 to 2,740 in 2013.
• There was a wide range of performance between the different UHNWI wealth bands: while the number of billionaires increased by 100.0%, the number of centimillionaires and affluent millionaires increased by just 90.6% and 90.6% respectively.
• The number of UHNWIs is predicted to increase by 12.8%, to reach 3,167 in 2018. This will include 30 billionaires, 681 centimillionaires and 2,456 affluent millionaires.

Spanning over 111 pages, 54 Tables and 49 Pages “Ultra HNWIs in Australia in 2014” report Covering Introduction, Executive Summary, Wealth Sector Fundamentals, Findings from the WealthInsight HNWI Database, Analysis of Australian HNWI Investments, Competitive Landscape of the Wealth Sector, Appendix. This report Covered 10 Companies - BT Financial Group (Westpac), ANZ Private Bank, Bendigo Wealth, Commonwealth Private, Bankwest Private Bank, BOQ Private Bank, Macquarie Private Bank, NAB Private Wealth, St George Bank Private Clients, Suncorp Bank.

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HNWI Asset Allocation in Australia 2014, New Report Launched

This report is the result of Publisher’s extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in Australia.

The report focuses on HNWI performance between the end of 2008 (the peak before the global financial crisis) and the end of 2013. This enables us to determine how well the country's HNWIs have performed through the crisis.

This report provides the latest asset allocations of Australia HNWIs across 13 asset classes. The report also includes projections of the volume, wealth and asset allocations of Australia HNWIs to 2018 and a comprehensive and robust background of the local economy.

Scope

• Independent market sizing of Australia HNWIs across five wealth bands
• HNWI volume and wealth trends from 2009 to 2013
• HNWI volume and wealth forecasts to 2018
• HNWI and UHNWI asset allocations across 13 asset classes
• Insights into the drivers of HNWI wealth

Reasons to Buy

• The HNWI Asset Allocation in Australia 2014 is an unparalleled resource and the leading resource of its kind. Compiled and curated by a team of expert research specialists, the database comprises dossiers on over 60,000 HNWIs from around the world.
• With the wealth report as the foundation for our research and analysis, we are able obtain an unsurpassed level of granularity, insight and authority on the HNWI and wealth management universe in each of the countries and regions we cover.
• Report includes comprehensive forecasts to 2018.

Key Highlights

• Real estate was the largest asset class for Australian HNWIs in 2013, representative of 28.2% of total HNWI assets, followed by business interests with 24.2%, equities with 17.2%, cash and deposits with 11.8%, fixed-income with 11.0% and alternatives with 7.5%.
• Equities, alternatives and real estate recorded growth at respective review-period rates of 114.7%, 108.2% and 106.1%.
• Alternative assets held by Australian HNWIs increased during the review period, from 7.2% of total HNWI assets in 2009 to 7.5% in 2013.
• Allocations in commodities are expected to decline over the forecast period, going to 1.8% of total HNWI assets by 2018 as global liquidity tightens. This is due to a forecast near-term drop in demand from China for raw materials, which will cause global commodity prices to flatten out.
• Australian HNWI liquid assets amounted to US$359.8.2 billion in 2013, representing 40.1% of wealth holdings.

Spanning over 63 pages, 27 Tables and 27 Pages “HNWI Asset Allocation in Australia 2014” report Covering Introduction, Executive Summary, Wealth Sector Fundamentals, Analysis of Australian HNWI Investments, Appendix. This report Covered 10 Companies - BT Financial Group (Westpac), ANZ Private Bank, Bendigo Wealth, Commonwealth Private, Bankwest Private Bank, BOQ Private Bank, Macquarie Private Bank, NAB Private Wealth, St George Bank Private Clients, Suncorp Bank.

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Future of the Swiss Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2019, New Report Launched

The Future of the Swiss Defense Industry – Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2019 report provides readers with a detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies, and key news.

Key Findings

• Over the historic period, Swiss defense expenditure registered a growth rate of 4.88%, increasing  from US$4.2 billion in 2010 to US$5.1 billion in 2014
• Switzerland’s military expenditure, valued at US$4.9 billion in 2015, is expected to decrease to US$4.5 billion by 2019, registering a CAGR of -2.57% over the forecast period
• Switzerland’s military expenditure will be driven by the procurement of better defense systems and participation in peace keeping and conflict resolution operations
• The Defense Ministry is expected to procure UAV’s, multi-role aircraft MRO and cyber security

Synopsis

This report offers detailed analysis of Switzerland’s defense industry with market size forecasts covering the next five years. This report will also analyze factors that influence demand for the industry, key market trends, and challenges faced by industry participants

In particular, it provides an in-depth analysis of the following:

• Swiss defense industry market size and drivers: detailed analysis of the Swiss defense industry during 2015–2019, including highlights of the demand drivers and growth stimulators for the industry. It also provides a snapshot of the country’s expenditure and modernization patterns
• Budget allocation and key challenges: insights into procurement schedules formulated within the country and a breakdown of the defense budget with respect to the army, navy, and air force. It also details the key challenges faced by defense market participants within the country
• Porter’s Five Force analysis of the Swiss defense industry: analysis of the market characteristics by determining the bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, threat of substitutions, intensity of rivalry, and barriers to entry
• Import and Export Dynamics: analysis of prevalent trends in the country’s imports and exports over the last five years
• Market opportunities: details of the top five defense investment opportunities over the coming 10 years
• Competitive landscape and strategic insights: analysis of the competitive landscape of the Swiss defense industry. It provides an overview of key players, together with insights such as key alliances, strategic initiatives, and a brief financial analysis

Reasons to Buy

• This report will give the user confidence to make the correct business decisions based on a detailed analysis of the Swiss defense industry market trends for the coming five years
• The market opportunity section will inform the user about the various military requirements that are expected to generate revenues during the forecast period. The description includes technical specifications, recent orders, and the expected investment pattern by the country during the forecast period
• Detailed profiles of the top domestic and foreign defense manufacturers with information about their products, alliances, recent contract wins and financial analysis wherever available. This will provide the user with a total competitive landscape of the sector
• A deep qualitative analysis of the Swiss defense industry covering sections including demand drivers, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis,  Key Trends and Growth Stimulators, and latest industry contracts

Spanning over 116 pages, 37 Tables and 61 Pages “Future of the Swiss Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2019” report Covering Introduction, Executive Summary, Market Attractiveness and Emerging Opportunities, Defense Procurement Market Dynamics, Industry Dynamics, Market Entry Strategy, Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights, Business Environment and Country Risk, Appendix. This report Covered 7 Companies - Pilatus Group, RUAG Defense, Thales, General Dynamics European Land Systems, Rheinmetall Air Defense AG, Atos AG, Meteolabor AG.

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Future of the Iraqi Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts to 2019, New Report Launched

This report provides readers with a detailed analysis of both historic and forecast industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies, and key news.

Key Findings

• The Iraqi defense expenditure recorded a CAGR of 16.87% between 2010 and 2014, and values US$20.6 billion in 2014
• The country’s total defense expenditure during the forecast period is expected to be US$28.8 billion
• The average share of capital expenditure is expected to be 19.7% over the forecast period, compared to an average share of 10.3% during 2010–2014.
• The key areas of investment are expected to be aircraft, helicopter, armored vehicles, and surveillance equipment

Synopsis

This report offers a detailed analysis of the Iraqi defense industry with market size forecasts covering the next five years. This report will also analyze factors that influence demand for the industry, key market trends, and challenges faced by industry participants.

In particular, it provides an in-depth analysis of the following:

• Iraqi defense industry market size and drivers: detailed analysis of the Iraqi defense industry during 2015–2019, including highlights of the demand drivers and growth stimulators for the industry. It also provides a snapshot of the country’s spending patterns and modernization patterns
• Budget allocation and key challenges: insights into procurement schedules formulated within the country and a breakdown of the defense budget with respect to the army, navy, and air force. It also details the key challenges faced by defense market participants within the country
• Porter’s Five Force analysis of the Iraqi defense industry: analysis of the market characteristics by determining the bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyer, the threat of substitutions, intensity of rivalry, and barriers to entry
• Import and Export Dynamics: analysis of prevalent trends in the country’s imports and exports over the last five years
• Market opportunities: details of the top five defense investment opportunities over the coming 10 years
• Competitive landscape and strategic insights: analysis of the competitive landscape of the Iraqi defense industry. It provides an overview of key players, together with insights such as key alliances, strategic initiatives, and a brief financial analysis

Reasons to Buy

• This report will give the user confidence to make the correct business decisions based on a detailed analysis of the Iraqi defense industry market trends for the coming five years
• The market opportunity section will inform the user about the various military requirements, which are expected to generate revenues during the forecast period. The description includes technical specifications, recent orders, and the expected investment pattern of the country during the forecast period
• Detailed profiles of the top domestic and foreign defense manufacturers with information about their products, alliances, recent contract wins and financial analysis wherever available. This will provide the user with a total competitive landscape of the sector
• A deep qualitative analysis of the Iraqi defense industry covering sections including demand drivers, Porter’s Five Force Analysis, Key Trends and Growth Stimulators, and latest industry contracts, among others

Spanning over 90 pages, 34 Tables and 46 Pages “Future of the Iraqi Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts to 2019” report Covering Introduction, Executive Summary, Market Attractiveness and Emerging Opportunities, Defense Procurement Market Dynamics, Industry Dynamics, Market Entry Strategy, Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights, Business Environment and Country Risk, Appendix. This report Covered 6 Companies - General Dynamics Corporation, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Thales Raytheon Systems, Bell Helicopter Textron, Raytheon.

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High Net Worth trends in Australia 2014, New Report Launched

This report is the result of Publisher’s extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in Australia.

The report focuses on HNWI performance between the end of 2008 (the peak before the global financial crisis) and the end of 2013. This enables us to determine how well the country's HNWIs have performed through the crisis.

This report provides projections of the volume and wealth of Australia HNWIs. This includes demographic trends (2009-2013) and findings of the proprietary Wealth Insight HNWI Database.

Scope

• Independent market sizing of Australia HNWIs across five wealth bands
• HNWI volume and wealth trends from 2009 to 2013
• HNWI volume and wealth forecasts to 2018
• HNWI and UHNWI asset allocations across 13 asset classes
• Number of UHNWIs in each state and all major cities
• Fastest growing cities and states for UHNWIs (2009-2013)
• Insights into the drivers of HNWI wealth

Reasons to Buy

• The High Net Worth trends in Australia 2014 Database is an unparalleled resource and the leading resource of its kind. Compiled and curated by a team of expert research specialists, the database comprises dossiers on over 60,000 HNWIs from around the world.
• With the wealth reports as the foundation for our research and analysis, we are able obtain an unsurpassed level of granularity, insight and authority on the HNWI and wealth management universe in each of the countries and regions we cover.
• Report includes comprehensive forecasts to 2018.

Key Highlights

• There were 302,026 HNWIs in Australia in 2013. These HNWIs held US$897 billion in wealth, with wealth per HNWI valuing US$2,969,371.
• Australian HNWI numbers increased by 2.4% in 2013, following a 5.4% increase in 2012.
• Growth in HNWI wealth and volumes is expected to improve over the forecast period. The number of Australian HNWIs is forecast to grow by 12.8% to reach 349,154 by 2018, while HNWI wealth is expected to grow by 28.0% to reach US$1.2 trillion by 2018.

Spanning over 84 pages, 39 Tables and 40 Pages “High Net Worth trends in Australia 2014” report Covering Introduction, Executive Summary, Wealth Sector Fundamentals, Findings from the WealthInsight HNWI Database, Appendix. This report Covered 10 Companies - BT Financial Group (Westpac), ANZ Private Bank, Bendigo Wealth, Commonwealth Private, Bankwest Private Bank, BOQ Private Bank, Macquarie Private Bank, NAB Private Wealth, St George Bank Private Clients, Suncorp Bank.

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