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Thematic Analysis
ESG in Banking in the Age of Trump: Strategic Intelligence
In 2021, various bank CEOs declared ESG their number one strategic priority, rushed to outdo each other on ambitious net-zero claims, created new chief sustainability officer roles, brought in dedicated ESG headcount, and implemented wide-ranging diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Since then, the anti-ESG movement has grown steadily—sentiment that will only intensify under President Donald Trump, who signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement hours after taking office, before scaling back DEI policies. This presents...
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Company Insights
Pix: Competitor Profile
Pix is an instant payment platform that was created by Banco Central do Brazil. It went into the testing phase in April 2020 and was later launched in November 2020. The system operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Transactions are completed within 10 seconds. Users can initiate transfers via channels including mobile banking, internet banking, bank branches, and ATMs. Transfers can be made using the recipient’s account number, Pix key (such as their...
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Sector Analysis
Panama Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029
GlobalData’s 'Panama Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029’ report provides in-depth market analysis, information, and insights into Panama's insurance industry. This report provides a detailed outlook by product category for Panama's insurance industry. It provides values for key performance indicators such as gross written premium, penetration, premium accepted and ceded, profitability ratios, and premium by line of business, during the review period (2020–24) and forecast period (2025–29). The report also analyzes distribution channels operating in the segment, gives...
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Thematic Analysis
FDI Trends in Africa (2025)
Overall, Africa’s share of global FDI remains small, however, investment opportunities across the continent are increasingly viewed as a growth frontier, presenting competitive long-term benefits. Notably, Africa continues to offer higher average profitability on FDI relative to other regions, despite ample structural deficiencies fueling a high-risk premium; this is supported by the fact that the largest 40 companies in Africa have annualized returns of 12.9% in the last year. GlobalData’s FDI Team expects FDI to diversifyaway from traditional, extractive industries...
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Sector Analysis
Singapore Statutory and Private Employee Benefits, 2025 Update
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in Singapore, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in Singapore, detailed information about the private benefits in Singapore, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in Singapore. Singapore’s social security system is founded on principles of self-provision and self-reliance, and the government limits expenditure on social security...
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Sector Analysis
Brazil Statutory and Private Employee Benefits, 2025 Update
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in Brazil, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in Brazil, detailed information about the private benefits in Brazil, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in Brazil. Brazil has a well-developed social security system, and both employers and employees contribute to social security schemes in the country,...
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Product Insights
United Kingdom (UK) Private Motor Insurance Distribution Dynamics and Future Market
This report explores how purchasing preferences have changed over time for private motor insurance cover in the UK. It discovers what is most influential to customers when purchasing a policy and also reveals the most popular providers in the market. New trends and innovations are highlighted, as well as the key factors that will influence the private motor insurance market over the next few years. In 2024, the price comparison website (PCW) channel accounted for 33.7% of private motor insurance...
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Government & Regulation
Brazil Insurance Industry: Governance, Risk and Compliance
GlobalData’s ‘Brazil Insurance Industry – Governance, Risk and Compliance’ report is the result of extensive research into the insurance regulatory framework in Brazil. 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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Sector Analysis
Burkina Faso Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029
GlobalData’s 'Burkina Faso Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029’ report provides in-depth market analysis, information, and insights into Burkina Faso's insurance industry. This report provides a detailed outlook by product category for Burkina Faso's insurance industry. It provides values for key performance indicators such as gross written premium, penetration, premium accepted and ceded, profitability ratios, and premium by line of business, during the review period (2020–24) and forecast period (2025–29). The report also analyzes distribution channels operating in...
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Sector Analysis
Hong Kong (China SAR) Retail Banking Competitor Benchmarking: Financial Performance, Customer Relationships and Satisfaction
This report benchmarks the largest retail banks in Hong Kong (China SAR) across a range of financial and customer satisfaction metrics. The report analyzes gains/losses in market share, depth of customer relationships, consumer pain points, and key metrics including NPS, cross-selling, and digital satisfaction. The Hong Kong (China SAR) retail banking market is experiencing rapid digital transformation, with customer expectations shifting towards mobile-first banking solutions and real-time financial management tools. Traditional banks face increasing competition from digital-first challengers, particularly among...
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