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Company Insights
NewCaixaBank SA – Digital Transformation Strategies
CaixaBank SA Digital Transformation Strategies Overview CaixaBank is exploring the use of advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, and robotics to increase its operational flexibility and efficiency. AI, big data, cloud, and blockchain are among the key technologies under focus for the company. The annual ICT spending of CaixaBank was estimated at $1.5 billion in 2023. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring software, ICT services, and network and communications from vendors. CaixaBank SA...
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Company Insights
NewUnited Overseas Bank Limited – Digital Transformation Strategies
United Overseas Bank Digital Transformation Strategies Overview United Overseas Bank is exploring the use of advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud to increase its operational flexibility and efficiency. AI, big data, cloud, and blockchain are among the key technologies under focus for the company. The annual ICT spending of United Overseas Bank was estimated at $835 million in 2023. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring software, ICT services, and network and...
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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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Analyst Opinions
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Whole of Life Assurance Distribution Dynamics and Future Market, 2023 Update
The United Kingdom (UK) Whole of Life Assurance Market Report Overview Consumers are struggling to find the information they need on their insurance providers’ sites. This resulted in a decline in consumers visiting their existing provider’s website in 2023 compared to 2022. The United Kingdom (UK) whole of life assurance market research report explores consumer purchasing preferences for whole of life assurance, as well as their changes over time. It identifies what is most influential to customers when purchasing a...
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Analyst Opinions
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Personal Lines Insurance Distribution Dynamics and Future Market, 2023 Update
United Kingdom (UK) Personal Lines Insurance Market Report Overview The direct channel was the preferred choice for personal insurance purchases in the UK in 2023. Consumers are increasingly opting for online insurance purchases driving insurers and distributors to continue enhancing their online capabilities. Consumers prioritize affordability and trustworthiness when selecting an insurance provider, regardless of distribution channel. Hence, across all lines of distribution, the primary factors influencing consumers’ choice is either related to the cost of premiums or the provider’s...
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Analyst Opinions
NewUnited Kingdom (UK) Income Protection Insurance Distribution Dynamics and Future Market, 2023 Update
United Kingdom (UK) Income Protection Insurance Market Report Overview Price is a prominent factor in the consumer’s decision-making process while purchasing insurance. Hence, in 2023, price comparison websites (PCW) remained their preferred pre-purchase activity. The proportion of consumers who visited their existing provider’s website and researched via broker/insurer websites increased in 2023 compared to the previous year. This suggests that consumers are seeking more detailed information from provider sites. The United Kingdom (UK) Income Protection Insurance market research report provides...
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Sector Analysis
NewSlovakia Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2028
Slovakia Cards and Payments Market Report Overview The annual value of card transactions in the Slovakia cards and payments market was $27.6 billion in 2023. The value will grow at a CAGR of more than 7% during 2024-2028 owing to the growing adoption of contactless cards for payments. Slovakia Card Transactions Outlook, 2023-2028 ($ Billion) Buy the Full Report for More Information on the Slovakia Cards and Payments Market Forecast Download a Free Sample Report The Slovakia cards and payments...
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Company Insights
NewFiserv – Digital Transformation Strategies
 Fiserv Digital Transformation Strategies Overview Fiserv has been focusing on using artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, cloud, fintech, cryptocurrencies, mobile payments, online payments, open banking, digital banking, and real-time payments to digitally transform its operations. The annual ICT spending of Fiserv was estimated at $1.3 billion for 2023. A major share of this spending is earmarked for acquiring software, ICT services, and network and communications. Fiserv offers payments and financial services technology solutions to various clients around the world, including...
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Government & Regulation
NewSlovenia Insurance Industry – Governance, Risk and Compliance
GlobalData’s ‘Slovenia Insurance Industry – Governance, Risk and Compliance’ report is the result of extensive research into the insurance regulatory framework in Slovenia. It provides detailed analysis of the insurance regulations for life, property, motor, liability, personal accident and health, and marine, aviation and transit insurance. The report specifies various requirements for the establishment and operation of insurance and reinsurance companies and intermediaries. The report brings together GlobalData’s research, modeling and analysis expertise, giving insurers access to information on prevailing...
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Thematic Analysis
NewAutonomous Vehicles in Insurance – Thematic Intelligence
Autonomous Vehicles in Insurance Report Overview The emergence of Level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles will alter how liability is determined in the motor insurance sector. Countries are updating traffic regulations to consider how self-driving vehicles should be legislated once driver fault is no longer a cause of incidents. Before Level 4 autonomous vehicles become mainstream, vehicles will be increasingly fitted with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and automated lane-keeping systems (ALKS). Many insurers...
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