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

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

• The Singaporean 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 Singaporean life insurance segment
• The detailed competitive landscape in the life insurance segment in Singapore
• Detailed regulatory policies of the Singaporean insurance industry
• Analysis of various consumer segments in Singaporean life insurance
• Key developments in the Singaporean life insurance segment
• New products launched by Singaporean life insurers

The Singaporean life insurance segment generates business largely from the domestic market, although a small proportion of business is generated from Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand and Japan. However, the country’s sustained economic development, rapidly growing older population, rising life expectancy and increased high net worth individual (HNWI) business contributed to the segment’s growth during the review period (2009−2013). As such, the gross written premium of the life insurance segment grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%.

Scope

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

• It provides historical values for the Singaporean 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 Singaporean 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 Singapore.
• It profiles the top life insurance companies in Singapore 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 Singaporean life insurance segment and each category within it.
• Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities in the Singaporean 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 Singaporean insurance industry and their impact on companies and the industry's future.

Key Highlights

• The Singaporean life insurance segment generates business largely from the domestic market, although a small proportion of business is generated from Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand and Japan.
• Singapore's sustained economic development, rapidly growing older population, rising life expectancy and increased high net worth individual (HNWI) business contributed to the segment’s growth during the review period.
• On July 30, 2014, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that customers can purchase life insurance products directly from insurance companies without paying commission.
• With an aim to strengthen the standards of risk management among insurers operating in Singapore, MAS issued a notice to develop enterprise risk management (ERM) in 2013.
• Increasing incidences of fraud and crime are expected to pose a challenge for life insurers operating in Singapore.

Spanning over 283 pages, “Life Insurance in Singapore, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report covering the Key Facts and Events, Executive Summary, Introduction, Singaporean Insurance Industry Attractiveness, Life Insurance Outlook, Analysis by Distribution Channel, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights, Appendix – 1,  Appendix – 2. The report covered companies are - Prudential Assurance, Great Eastern Life, AIA Singapore, NTUC Income, Overseas Assurance, Manulife, Tokio Marine Life, Aviva Ltd, HSBC Insurance, Axa Life

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Ultra HNWIs in the UAE 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 the UAE.
• 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 the UAE, 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 the UAE
• Size of the UAE 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 the UAE 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 48,315 HNWIs in the UAE in 2013. These HNWIs held US$254.5 billion in wealth, and wealth per capita was US$5.3 million.
• UAE HNWI numbers rose by 7.6% in 2013, following an increase of 6.7% in 2012.
• Growth in HNWI wealth and volumes is expected to improve over the forecast period. The total number of the UAE HNWIs is forecast to grow by 11.8%, to reach 56,581 by 2018. HNWI wealth will grow by 25.8%, to reach US$346.6 billion by 2018.

Spanning over 98 pages, “Ultra HNWIs in the UAE 2014” report covering the Introduction, Executive Summary, Wealth Sector Fundamentals, Findings from the WealthInsight HNWI Database, Analysis of UAE HNWI Investments, Competitive Landscape of the Wealth Sector, Appendix. The report covered companies are - Emirates NBD Private Banking, ADCB Wealth Management, Bank of Sharjah, Quilvest Dubai, Senat, Sharjah Islamic Bank, The Lifschultz Organization, Union National Bank, Union National Bank Private Banking, Western Mideast FZCO

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HNWI Asset Allocation in the UAE 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 the UAE.
• 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 the UAE HNWIs across 13 asset classes. The report also includes projections of the volume, wealth and asset allocations of the UAE HNWIs to 2018 and a comprehensive and robust background of the local economy.

Scope

• Independent market sizing of the UAE 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 the UAE 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

• Equities was the largest asset class for the UAE HNWIs in 2013, with 23.5% of total HNWI assets, followed by real estate with 22.8%, business interests with 20.0%, cash and deposits with 19.2%, alternatives with 11.0% and fixed income with 3.5%.
• Equities, business interests and real estate recorded the strongest growth during the review period, at 113.2%, 56.4% and 49.4% respectively.
• Alternative assets held decreased from 11.6% of total HNWI assets in 2009 to 11.0% in 2013.
• Publisher expects allocations in commodities to decline over the forecast period – reaching 1.7% of total HNWI assets by 2018 – as global liquidity tightens due to a forecast near-term drop in Chinese demand for raw materials. This will cause global commodity prices to level out.
• The UAE HNWI liquid assets amounted to US$117.7 billion in 2013, representing 46.2% of wealth holdings.

Spanning over 62 pages, “HNWI Asset Allocation in the UAE 2014” report covering the Introduction, Executive Summary, Wealth Sector Fundamentals, Analysis of UAE HNWI Investments, Appendix. The report covered companies are - Emirates NBD Private Banking, ADCB Wealth Management, Bank of Sharjah, Quilvest Dubai, Senat, Sharjah Islamic Bank, The Lifschultz Organization, Union National Bank, Union National Bank Private Banking, Western Mideast FZCO

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High Net Worth trends in the UAE 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 the UAE.
• 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 the UAE HNWIs. This includes demographic trends (2009-2013) and findings of the proprietary Wealth Insight HNWI Database.

Scope

• Independent market sizing of the UAE 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 the UAE 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 625 UHNWIs in the UAE in 2013. These had an average wealth of US$160.7 million, making them a prime target group for wealth sector professionals. Of this total, there were 15 billionaires, 84 centimillionaires and 526 affluent millionaires.
• UHNWIs accounted for 1.3% of the total the UAE HNWI population in 2013; far higher than the global average of 0.7%. The number of UHNWIs in the UAE increased by 32.4% during the review period, rising from 472 in 2009 to 625 in 2013.
• While the number of billionaires increased by 66.7%, the number of centimillionaires and affluent millionaires increased by 29.2% and 32.2% respectively.
• Publisher expects the number of UHNWIs to increase by 12.0%, to reach 737 in 2018. This will include 19 billionaires, 99 centimillionaires and 619 affluent millionaires.

Spanning over 71 pages, “High Net Worth trends in the UAE 2014” report covering the Introduction, Executive Summary, Wealth Sector Fundamentals, Findings from the WealthInsight HNWI Database, Appendix. The report covered companies are - Emirates NBD Private Banking, ADCB Wealth Management, Bank of Sharjah, Quilvest Dubai, Senat, Sharjah Islamic Bank, The Lifschultz Organization, Union National Bank, Union National Bank Private Banking, Western Mideast FZCO

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Challenges and Opportunities for the Wealth Sector in the UAE 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 the UAE.
• 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 is a thorough analysis of the UAE's Wealth Management and Private Banking sector, and the opportunities and challenges that it faces.

Scope

• Independent market sizing of the UAE 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 Challenges and Opportunities for the Wealth Sector in the UAE 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.

Key Highlights

• The UAE HNWIs held 36.3% of their wealth outside their home country in 2013, equal to US$92.5 billion, which is above the global average of 20–30%.
• Publisher expects foreign asset holdings to value US$118.4 billion by 2018, accounting for 34.2% of total HNWI assets. Europe accounted for 32.8% of these foreign assets in 2013. This was followed by the Asia-Pacific with 23.6%, the Middle East with 20.5%, North America with 9.9%, Africa with 9.0%, and South America with 4.2%.
• During the review period, the UAE HNWI allocations to Europe decreased compared with other regions, from 36.7% in 2009 to 32.8% in 2013. The Asia-Pacific and Africa were the emerging regions in terms of global investments.
• Publisher expects HNWIs to continue reducing their level of investments in Europe over the forecast period, reaching 30.3% in 2018, with both Africa and the Asia-Pacific being the key drivers for growth.

Spanning over 54 pages, “Challenges and Opportunities for the Wealth Sector in the UAE 2014” report covering the Introduction, Executive Summary, Wealth Sector Fundamentals, Competitive Landscape of the Wealth Sector, Appendix. The report covered companies are - Emirates NBD Private Banking, ADCB Wealth Management, Bank of Sharjah, Quilvest Dubai, Senat, Sharjah Islamic Bank, The Lifschultz Organization, Union National Bank, Union National Bank Private Banking, Western Mideast FZCO

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United Kingdom Military Expenditure is Expected to Increase to US$58.1 Billion by 2020; Finds New Report

The Future of the UK Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2020 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, UK defense expenditure registered a decline at a CAGR of 2.02%, decreasing from US$59.6 billion in 2011 to US$54.9 billion in 2015
• UK's military expenditure, valued at US$55.6 billion in 2016, is expected to increase to US$58.1 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 1.13% over the forecast period
• UK'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 ballistic submarines, infantry fighting vehicle, multi-role aircraft, aircraft carriers and transport aircraft

Synopsis

This report offers detailed analysis of UK'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:

• UK defense industry market size and drivers: detailed analysis of the UK defense industry during 2016-2020, 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 UK 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 UK 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 UK 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 UK defense industry covering sections including demand drivers, Porter's Five Forces Analysis, Key Trends and Growth Stimulators, and latest industry contracts

Spanning over 181 pages, “Future of the UK Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2020” report covering the Introduction, Executive Summary, Analysis of Defense Budget Allocation, Import Market Dynamics, Export Market Dynamics, Competitive Landscape Overview, Appendix. The report covered companies are - BAE Systems, GKN Aerospace Services, Rolls-royce Plc, Babcock International Group, Agusta Westland, Thales UK, General Dynamics UK, Boeing UK, L-3 TRL, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, EADS UK

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Life Insurance in Switzerland, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017, New Report Launched

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

• The Swiss life insurance segment’s growth prospects by life insurance categories
• Key trends and drivers for the life insurance segment
• The various distribution channels in the Swiss life insurance segment
• The detailed competitive landscape in the life insurance segment in Switzerland
• Detailed regulatory framework of the Swiss insurance industry
• A description of the life reinsurance segment in Switzerland
• Porter's Five Forces analysis of the life insurance segment
• A benchmarking section on the Swiss life insurance segment in comparison with other countries with GWP $75-150 billion

Life insurance was the largest segment in the Swiss insurance industry in 2012, accounting for 54.6% of total industry premiums. The gross written premium registered by the segment increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3% during the review period (2008–2012). The segment’s gross written premium is expected to increase at a CAGR of 2.2% over the forecast period. Life insurance products are predominantly distributed by brokers and bancassurance, with the two channels accounting for 82.7% and 10.8% of the segment’s new business written premiums respectively in 2012.

Scope

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

• It provides historical values for the Swiss life insurance segment for the report’s 2008–2012 review period and forecast figures for the 2012–2017 forecast period.
• It offers a detailed analysis of the key categories in the Swiss life insurance segment, along with market forecasts until 2017.
• 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 Switzerland.
• Using Porter’s industry-standard “Five Forces” analysis, it details the competitive landscape in Switzerland for the life insurance business.
• It provides a detailed analysis of the reinsurance segment in Switzerland and its growth prospects.
• It profiles the top life insurance companies in Switzerland 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 Swiss life insurance segment and each category within it
• Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities within the Swiss life insurance segment
• Assess the competitive dynamics in the life insurance segment, along with the reinsurance segment
• Identify the growth opportunities and market dynamics within key product categories
• Gain insights into key regulations governing the Swiss insurance industry and its impact on companies and the market's future

Key Highlights

• Life insurance was the largest segment in the Swiss insurance industry in 2012, accounting for 54.6% of total industry premiums
• Despite the low interest rate environment and paucity of appropriate investment opportunities, the return on equity of Swiss life insurers in 2011 measured 20.7%
• The life segment’s robustness can be gauged from the fact that it remained relatively unscathed from the financial and eurozone crises
• Brokers are the main distribution channel, accounting for 82.7% of the total commission paid to all distribution channels in 2012
• In 2012, 23 life insurers operated in Switzerland. The segment is dominated by companies with a global reach

Spanning over 258 pages, “Life Insurance in Switzerland, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017” report covering the Executive Summary, Introduction, Regional Market Dynamics, Life Insurance Segment – Regional Benchmarking, Swiss Insurance Industry Attractiveness, Life Insurance Outlook, Analysis by Distribution Channel, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Swiss Life Insurance, Reinsurance Growth Dynamics and Challenges, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights, Business Environment and Country Risk,  Appendix. The report covered companies are - AXA Leben AG, Swiss Life AG, Helvetia Schweizerische Lebensversicherungsgesellschaft AG, Basler Leben AG, Allianz Suisse Lebensversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG, Zürich Lebensversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG, Generali Personenversicherungen AG, Schweizerische Mobiliar Lebensversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG, PAX Schweizerische Lebensversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG, Lombard International Assurance SA

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