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Macroeconomic Analysis
NewBelgium PESTLE Insights – A Macroeconomic Outlook Report
Financial intermediation, real estate, and business activities contributed 30.6% to the gross value added (GVA) in 2023, followed by mining, manufacturing, and utilities (17.8%) and wholesale, retail, and hotel activities (12.8%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are expected to grow by 3.8%, 3.0%, and 5.1%, respectively, in 2024. Three major cities in Belgium accounted for 43.7% of the country’s population and 52.9% of GDP in 2023, according to GlobalData.
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Thematic Analysis
NewGlobal M&A Deals in Q1 2024 – Top Themes by Sector – Thematic intelligence
The global M&A market in Q1 2024 witnessed deals worth $613 billion, a rise of 38% compared to Q1 2024. In terms of deal volume, there was a 13% fall from 8,468 deals in Q1 2023 to 7,248 M&A deals in Q1 2024. The TMT sector led the M&A deal activity, with 2,163 deals worth $186 billion recorded in Q1 2024. Most sectors saw a year-on-year increase in deal activity in Q1 2024. Mega-deals (defined as any deal valued at...
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Analyst Opinions
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Personal Lines Insurance Distribution Dynamics and Future Market, 2023 Update
This report examines consumer channel preferences in the personal lines space and how these have changed over time, including the drivers behind customers’ choices. It also forecasts the future of personal lines distribution to 2027. We estimate that in 2023, the direct channel remained the preferred choice for personal insurance purchases, accounting for 51.5% of distribution. Meanwhile, we expect the broker channel to have increased its market share to 33.7% in 2023e. On the other hand, we expect the bank...
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Sector Analysis
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Easter Market Analysis, Trends, Consumer Attitudes and Buying Dynamics, 2024 Update
The UK Easter 2024 report forms part of GlobalData's Retail Occasions series, and offers a comprehensive insight into the consumer dynamics and spending habits of UK consumers for Easter. The report analyses the major players, the main trends, and consumer attitudes. The proportion of consumers that stated that they bought something for Easter fell in 2024 , as fewer consumers chose to spend on the event. The proportion of Easter shoppers purchasing food & drink held up better than other...
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Sector Analysis
NewBulgaria Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2028
GlobalData’s ‘Bulgaria Cards and Payments: Opportunities and Risks to 2028' report provides detailed analysis of market trends in the Bulgarian cards and payments industry. It provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including cash, credit transfers, cards, direct debits, and cheque during the review-period (2019–23e). The report also analyzes various payment card markets operating in the industry and provides detailed information on the number of cards in circulation, transaction values and volumes during...
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Sector Analysis
NewSlovenia Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2028
Slovenia Cards and Payments Market Report Overview The annual value of card transactions in the Slovenia cards and payments market was $12.2 billion in 2023 and the value will grow at a CAGR of more than 8% during 2024-2028. The country’s payments market is considered fast-developing because of the consistent surge in technological innovations and the launch of new banking and payment services. This is supported by government initiatives to improve banking penetration, increasing financial knowledge among citizens, and efforts...
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Product Insights
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Private Landlord Insurance Market Analysis and Competitive Landscape
United Kingdom (UK) Private Landlord Insurance Market Report Overview The UK residential landlord insurance market gross written premium (GWP) in 2023 was estimated to be GBP911.7 million. The market has mainly been driven by the effects of higher inflation and supply chain disruptions driving up the cost of rebuilding property. Â and will grow at a CAGR of more than 3% during 2023-2028. The growth is attributed to the effects of higher inflation and supply chain disruptions driving up the cost...
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Company Insights
Newpaysafecard 2024 – Competitor Profile
paysafecard is one of the leading online prepaid voucher providers in Europe. Launched in Austria in 2000, it was acquired by Skrill Group in 2013 and became part of Paysafe Group through the latter’s acquisition of Skrill in 2015. Since then, paysafecard has been integrated into the group’s prepaid division. paysafecard allows consumers to convert cash into digital currency and pay for goods and services online without having to provide merchants with any bank or credit card details. Customers can...
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Sector Analysis
NewSpain Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2028
Spain Cards and Payments Market Report Overview The annual value of card transactions in the Spain cards and payments market was $396.9 billion in 2023. The Spain cards and payments market will grow at a CAGR of more than 6% during 2024-2028. The payment infrastructure in Spain is experiencing growth owing to efforts from both the government and financial institutions. With a gradual rise in the number of customers using cards, there has been an increase in cashless transactions. This...
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Sector Analysis
NewNetherlands Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2028
Netherlands Cards and Payments Market Report Overview The annual value of card transactions in the Netherlands cards and payments market was $205.1 billion in 2023. The Dutch cards and payments market will grow at a CAGR of more than 6% during 2024-2028. Dutch banks are progressively switching from Maestro and V PAY to Mastercard- and Visa-branded debit cards. Since July 2023, Mastercard and Visa have no longer issued Maestro and V PAY cards. Netherlands Card Transactions Outlook, 2024-2028 ($ Billion)...