Construction in New Zealand to 2017: Market Forecast, New Report Launched

This report is the result of publisher extensive market research covering the construction industry in New Zealand. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Construction in New Zealand to 2017: Market Forecast' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction industry in New Zealand. It is an essential tool for companies active across the New Zealand construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Construction in New Zealand to 2017: Market Forecast contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). The databook provides historical and forecast valuations of the industry using the construction output and value-add methods.

Scope

• Overview of the construction industry in New Zealand.
• Historic and forecast market value for the construction industry by construction output and value-add methods for the period 2008 through to 2017.
• Historic and forecast market value by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition) across the construction industry for the period 2008 through to 2017.

Reasons To Buy

• This report provides you with valuable data for the construction industry in New Zealand.
• This report provides you with a breakdown of market value by type of construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition).
• This report enhances your knowledge of the market with key figures detailing market values using the construction output and value add methods.
• This report allows you to plan future business decisions using the forecast figures given for the market.

Spanning over 152 pages, 193 Tables and 132 Figures “Construction in New Zealand to 2017: Market Forecast” report provide Construction- Industry Analysis, Construction- Activity Breakdown, Commercial Construction - Ategory Analysis, Industrial Construction- Category Analysis, Infrastructure Construction- Category Analysis, Institutional Construction- Category Analysis, Residential Construction- Category Analysis, Appendix.

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China Cards and Payments: Market Update, New Report Launched

This report is the result of publisher extensive market research covering the cards and payments industry in China. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players in China. "China Cards and Payments: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the cards and payments industry in China. It is an essential tool for companies active across China cards and payments value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The report presents detailed data on market growth dynamics for the cards and payments industry in China. It also provides data on latest market data, along with leading companies, latest deals and industry news in China cards and payments market.

Furthermore the report enables readers to examine the components of change in the industry by looking at historic and future growth patterns broken down by segment.

It should be noted that a number of sections in this report will link clients to publisher Intelligence Centre’s (ICs). The information provided in the ICs is for subscribers only and therefore comes at a set cost. With this in mind, the given links should only be treated as references used in order to provide a better data interactivity.

Scope

"China Cards and Payments: Market Update" provides you with the following:

• Cards and Payments Highlights
• Transaction Value by Card type
• Market Growth Dynamics by Card
• Market Growth Comparison
• Leading Companies
• Latest Industry News.

Reasons To Buy

• Enhance your understanding of the cards and payments industry in China.
• Promote growth in your business with detailed market growth dynamics by sector, as well as by market comparison.
• Identify the future pattern of market trends, from winners and losers to market dynamics; and thereby quickly and easily indentify the key areas in which they want to compete in the future.
• Familiarise yourself with the companies active in China cards and payments industry.
• Improve your knowledge of the industry news in China.

Spanning over 38 pages, 10 Tables and 10 Figures “China Cards and Payments: Market Update” report provide Cards and Payments - Highlights, Latest Market Data, Latest Deals, Leading Companies, Latest News and the report cover 5  companies - China Construction Bank Corporation, Bank of China Limited, Agricultural Bank of China Limited, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, Bank of Communications Co., Ltd.

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Travel and Tourism in Croatia to 2017, New Report Launched

The global economic crisis and prolonged eurozone debt crisis presented a challenge for the Croatian tourism sector during the recessionary years of the review period (2008–2012). However, a slow but positive growth in tourist volumes followed the worst years of the crisis. The sector plays an important role in the country’s economic development, accounting for 30.2% of the country’s total employment in 2012. This has encouraged the government of Croatia to increase its focus on the sector to stimulate growth.

The report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights, including:

• Historic and forecast tourist volumes covering the entire Croatian travel and tourism sector
• Detailed analysis of tourist spending patterns in Croatia for various categories in the travel and tourism sector, such as accommodation, sightseeing and entertainment, foodservice, transportation, retail, travel intermediaries and others
• Detailed market classification across each category, with analysis using similar metrics
• Detailed analysis of the airline, hotel, car rental and travel intermediaries industries

Scope

• This report provides an extensive analysis related to the tourism demands and flows in Croatia:
• It details historical values for the Croatian tourism sector for 2008–2012, along with forecast figures for 2013–2017
• It provides comprehensive analysis of travel and tourism demand factors, with values for both the 2008–2012 review period and the 2013–2017 forecast period
• The report provides a detailed analysis and forecast of domestic, inbound and outbound tourist flows in Croatia.
• It provides comprehensive analysis of the trends in the airline, hotel, car rental and travel intermediaries industries, with values for both the 2008–2012 review period and the 2013–2017 forecast period.

Reasons To Buy

• Take strategic business decisions using historic and forecast market data related to the Croatian travel and tourism sector.
• Understand the demand-side dynamics within the Croatian travel and tourism sector, along with key market trends and growth opportunities.

Key Highlights

• Croatia’s travel and tourism sector contributes significantly to the country’s overall economic development. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the sector contributed 27.8% (HRK80.68 billion) to the nation’s GDP in 2012. The sector also accounted for 319,000 jobs (direct and indirect), representing 30.2% of the country’s total employment in 2012.
• Croatia’s entry into the EU in 2013 presents opportunities for tourism development, but the country is not a part of the Schengen Area, meaning that while immigration controls still take place, travelers from other EU states are exempt from customs checks. This is expected to lead to demand for leisure travel from CEE countries. The country’s entry into the EU has also provided investors from overseas markets with the chance to invest in luxury tourism.
• The Croatian government is increasing its focus on improving and developing tourism infrastructure in the country. For example, the Croatian Ministry of Tourism has invested more than US$200,000 in developing internet-related facilities at various tourist locations across the country.
• Croatia has responded to the global demand for cruise tourism by developing its ports. According to port authorities at Dubrovnik, cruise traffic arriving at the port increased in 2013. From January to August, approximately 440 cruise ships, carrying more than half a million passengers passed through the port. A 10% increase in cruise ships at Dubrovnik is estimated by the end of 2013. In 2012, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced its decision to finance the expansion of the Port of Split, to support growing cruise tourism around this area.
• Rising operational costs, low profit margins and intense competition has made it difficult for airline companies to operate profitably in tough market conditions. For example, Croatia Airlines has suffered significant financial losses since 2007. In 2012, the company posted a net loss of HRK487 million, despite 5.9% growth in operational revenues. Competition in the market is expected to increase further due to Croatia’s entry into the EU on July 1, 2013, as more airlines are able to operate freely to and from Croatia.
• In order to encourage luxury tourism in the country, the state-owned company Plovput transformed 12 lighthouses into luxury accommodation. According to media reports, Plovput owned around 40 lighthouses in the country. According to Plovput’s director, Darko Mestrovic, the transformed lighthouses generally register a 95% occupancy rate during summer months.
• In order to stimulate sales, in May 2013, Nova Rent a Car partnered with telecommunication company, T-Com, to provide mobile Wi-Fi services to its customers. These mobile devices are available for rent at various locations across Croatia, including Zagreb, Zadar, Trogir, Split, Omiš, Makarska and Dubrovnik.
• A rise in demand for overseas property was recorded in Croatia. Many foreigners bought holiday homes in the country and then rented them out during holiday seasons. Family travelers are also showing a preference for staying in villas and apartments, which encouraged travel management companies to include such facilities in their product offerings.

Spanning over 101 pages, 105 Tables and 54 Figures “Travel and Tourism in Croatia to 2017” report provide Travel and Tourism Sector In Context, Country Fact Sheet, Tourism Flows, Airlines, Hotels, Car Rental, Travel Intermediaries, Tourism Board Profile, Airport Profiles, Company Profiles - Airlines, Company Profiles - Hotels, Company Profiles - Car Rental, Company Profiles - Travel Intermediaries, Market Data Analysis, Appendix and the report also cover 18 companies- Croatia Airlines dd, European Coastal Airlines, Trade Air d.o.o., Ryanair Croatia, Esplanade Hotels Croatia, Maistra dd, Hilton Hotels Croatia, Hotel Miramr d.o.o., Radisson Blu Hotels and Resorts Croatia, Adriatic Explore Ltd., Navitas Travel d.o.o., Fortuna Travel d.o.o., Gulliver Travel Croatia, Ban Tours Croatia, Last Minute Rent a Car Croatia, Uniline d.o.o., Milenium Car Rental Croatia, Avax - Rent a Car.

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Commercial Property Insurance in the UK - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017

Gross written premiums in the commercial property insurance category recorded sustained growth throughout the review period (2008–2012), rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.79%. Premiums increased at an annual rate of 6.8% in 2012, reaching a total of GBP6.72 billion; the highest level in five years.

Commercial property insurance claims paid declined by 5.5% in 2012, but this belies the rapid growth recorded since 2008. Payouts rose at a CAGR of 57.29% over the five years to 2012, while claims incurred increased at a CAGR of 28.61% during the same period. The UK has experienced frequent flooding since 2000, including two of the wettest years on record since 2008.

Despite weakness in the commercial construction market and flagging business sentiment due to poor economic conditions, the rise in premiums was driven by high claims related to severe weather and instances of civil unrest. Tentative economic recovery and improving business conditions drove growth towards the end of the review period.

A large claims burden, limited investment returns due to the UK’s low interest rate environment, and rising expenses have hindered the profitability of insurers in the category. A combined operating ratio of 111.8% was registered in 2012. Although it exceeds the 100% breakeven threshold, it marks an improvement on profitability levels recorded during 2008−2010.

Following the expiry of the Statement of Principles in June 2013, Flood Re was established by the government and the insurance industry. Unlike its predecessor, Flood Re excludes small businesses from guaranteed flood insurance at affordable prices, and will result in upward pressure on costs and premiums for insurers and their commercial customers.

Despite downside forces, growth in commercial property gross written premiums will prevail over the forecast period (2013–2017) as the economic recovery gains traction, business confidence improves and commercial construction activity increases. Premiums are expected to rise to GBP8.22 billion in 2017, representative of a CAGR of 4.34% over the five years from 2013.

• The report provides market analysis, information and insights into the UK commercial property insurance business
• It provides a snapshot of market's size and segmentation
• It offers a comprehensive analysis of claims, drivers and market outlook
• It analyzes distribution channels
• It details deals, news and regulatory developments

Scope

• This report provides market analysis, information and insights into the UK commercial property insurance business
• It provides a global snapshot of market size
• It analyses drivers and the outlook for the market
• It provides information on distribution channels
• It covers deals, news and regulatory developments

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• Gain an understanding of the UK commercial property insurance market size
• Learn about the performance of market drivers and distribution channels
• Understand the competitive landscape in terms of performance, profitability and product innovation
• Find out more on key deals and recent developments in the market

Key Highlights

• Premium growth was maintained in 2012
• Commercial property insurance payouts have surged
• High claims led insurers to raise rates
• Profitability has been elusive
• Insurers will face headwinds following legislative changes
• Moderate growth in gross written premiums is expected

Spanning over 66 pages, 36 Tables and 22 Figures “Commercial Property Insurance in the UK - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017” report provide Market Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Deals, News, Regulation and Compliance, Macroeconomic Backdrop, Company Profiles, Statistics, Appendix and the report cover 10 companies - ACE European Group Ltd, Allianz Insurance Plc, Aviva Plc, Axa UK Plc, FM Insurance Company Ltd, Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Plc, QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd, Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance Plc, XL Group Plc, Zurich Insurance Plc.

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Agricultural robot market to reach $16.3 billion by 2020, finds new report

Worldwide markets are poised to achieve significant growth as the agricultural robots are used in every aspect of farming, milking, food production, and animal control to implement automated process for the industry.

Weed control is able to achieve crop-yield increases. Robot technology is deploying machines for weed control, promising to improve crop yields. Robots make the crops safer by eliminating or virtually eliminating herbicides. Downstream processing system solutions and robots achieve automation of process. Robots meet stringent hygiene and safety regulations, work tirelessly 24 hours a day, and relieve human workers of physically arduous tasks. Robots contribute to the freshness, variety and quality of food.

High value crops are a target of agricultural robotic development. What could be tastier than a strawberry, perfectly formed, and perfectly ripened? New agricultural robots are able to improve the delivery of consistent quality food, and to implement efficiency in managing food production. 

Strawberries are a high profit crop. A new generation of machines has just been born. Strawberry Harvesters with the world's most advanced technology to give maximum performance to a farm. Harvesting robots can optimize the productivity of the farming business. Growers can get the best results in a berry farm using automated process. Automated picking collection systems improve labor productivity; give speed and agility to harvest operations. 

The robotic platforms are capable of site-specific spraying. This is targeted spraying only on foliage and selected targets. It can be used for selective harvesting of fruit. The robots detect the fruit, sense its ripeness, then move to grasp and softly detach only ripe fruit.

Agricultural robots address automation of process for agribusiness. The challenge being addressed is to guide farmers towards a new economic model. The aim is to meet demands of a global market. Harvesting is one benefit. Crop-yield increases come from weed control. Robot technology is deploying its machines for weed control, promising to improve crop yields. Robots make the crops safer by eliminating or virtually eliminating herbicides. 

Machinery manufacturers and downstream processing industries look for system  solutions and robots to achieve automation of process. Robots meet stringent hygiene and safety regulations, work tirelessly 24 hours a day, and relieve human workers of physically arduous tasks. Robots contribute to the freshness, variety and quality of food. 

According to Susan Eustis, principal author of the market research study, “Agricultural robotic projects are ongoing. The key to industrial farm robots is keeping costs down. Adapting existing commercial vehicles instead of building new ones is the best way to build viable agricultural robots.” 

Agricultural robot market size at $817 million in 2013 are anticipated to reach $16.3 billion by 2020, a hefty growth for a nascent market. Agricultural robots are but part of  an overall trend toward more automated process for every type of human endeavor. Robots are being used more widely than expected in a variety of sectors, and the trend is likely to continue with robotics becoming as ubiquitous as computer technology over the next 15 years.

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Insight Report: Philanthropy, New Report Launched

Global philanthropic activity demonstrated steady growth during the review period, and HNWIs have played a significant role in achieving this. However, the global trend of giving among HNWIs varies by region and country, depending on demographics, culture and traditions. Accordingly, each region has its own drivers and challenges. While a decline is being observed in spontaneous HNWI contributions in the philanthropy sector, structured philanthropic contributions are growing. Rather than contributing to qualify for tax deductions, the focus of HNWIs has increasingly been concentrated around the impact of their philanthropic investments. Many HNWIs are willing to become actively involved in their cause by volunteering. The philanthropy sector is demonstrating an increasing focus on impact and innovation.

The report provides market analysis and insights, including:

• In-depth analysis of the philanthropic sector and the opportunities and challenges it holds for wealth management firms
• Detailed analysis of key causes that attract the attention of HNWIs for philanthropic contributions
• Detailed analysis of key and emerging trends in the philanthropic sector
• Insights into the philanthropic giving patterns of HNWIs across regions
• Case studies of private banks and wealth managers that are successfully challenging the sector’s dynamics

Scope-

• This report provides an in-depth analysis of the philanthropic sector and the opportunities it holds for wealth management firms. It includes case studies of private banks and wealth managers that are successfully challenging the sector’s dynamics.
• The report focuses on the philanthropic trends of HNWIs worldwide, and provides analysis from Publisher proprietary HNWI database comprising over 75,000 individuals. For the purpose of identifying regional trends, HNWI philanthropists have been segmented by the geographical region.
• The report examines the specific trends in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. For each region, the motives of HNWI philanthropists are analyzed by age, gender, the industry they belong to, and their wealth band.

Reasons To Buy-

• Take strategic business decisions using information on the involvement of HNWIs in philanthropic activities across different regions.
• Understand the factors that affect HNWIs' philanthropic decision-making processes.
• Understand current strategic offerings of wealth management firms to attract HNWI philanthropists.
• Understand the role played by charitable organizations and giving vehicles in the philanthropy sector.

Key Highlights -

• The US is the largest philanthropic market in the world, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific.
• The global philanthropic sector is changing in terms of processes and approach, as HNWIs’ contributions become more impact-oriented.
• China and India are expected to play important roles in the philanthropy market over the forecast period.
• Micro-finance and venture philanthropy are spreading among HNWIs.
• Low numbers of family offices in emerging markets are negating the impact of philanthropy.

Spanning over 111 pages, 46 Tables and 40 Figures “Arterial Thrombosis - Pipeline Review, H2 2013” report provide Introduction, Executive Summary, The Role of Wealth Management Firms in Philanthropy, Global Snapshot, Current Giving Patterns and Family Values, Key Emerging Trends (Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, The Middle East and Africa), Family Foundations, Key Recipients of Philanthropic Contributions.

The report cover 20 company’s - Coutts Private Ban, Barclay's Private Banking, Biocon India Ltd, Narayana Hrudayalaya, St James's Place , Credit Suisse, Fine Art Wealth Management, Wellcome Trust, The Gatsby Charitable Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, The Leverhulme Trust, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Bertelsmann Stiftung, Stichting INGKA Foundation, Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, Fondazione Giorgio Cini, FondazionePierfranco e Luisa MarianiOnlus, Fundacion Pedro Barrie de la Maza, JLFondet, CalousteGulbenkian Foundation.

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Social Media in Retail Banking a Foresight Report till 2020

Social media presents a valuable opportunity for retail banks. As internet access and smartphone adoption increase, a growing number of internet users are becoming involved with social networking. Companies are changing their business models and product offerings to be able to cater to the ballooning market of social media users. Banks and other financial institutions are engaging customers with social media, which is shaping up as a strong channel to promote new schemes, identify customer needs and receive feedback. Although the use of social media remains risky territory for many banks, some have started to explore opportunities in this channel and have set out many best practices examples that can act as guiding principles for other banks and financial institutions.

A primary question plaguing the banking industry on the use of social media concerns return on investment (ROI). There are doubts over the credibility of social media as a key component of business models due to a lack of tools to measure quantifiable results. The potential benefits are more of qualitative in nature. Despite initial skepticism by retail banks, social media is expected to emerge as a complimentary channel, rather than replacing existing channels such as television and newspapers. Financial services companies use various channels to market products and services, and consumer opinion is now measured as an aggregation of experiences across these channels. Over the next five years, banks are expected to focus more on synergies that can be generated by social media and other key channels, rather than calculating ROI in the social landscape.

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• Understand the dynamics of the social media landscape across key markets worldwide.
• Assess the current and future opportunities of social media marketing in retail banking industry. 
• Gain insights into the social media marketing strategies adopted by retail banks in key developed and emerging markets.
• Gain insights into key issues and challenges to devise strategies and gain a marketing advantage.
• Understand the implementation of industry best practices through detailed case studies.

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