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Buy-to-let still a good bet

Impressive figures for buy-to-let lending highlight the fact that this remains an area of high growth potential. The factors driving lending growth will be evident for some time to come, making buy-to-let a key sector for providers, particularly mutuals, which have the capacity to increase their lending.

Published By Datamonitor
10 May 2013
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Game retailers need to react to app risk for new consoles

The temporary price drop of Nintendo's next-generation games console, the Wii U, at the start of May to just GBP149 for the basic model at Asda and Amazon signals its failure to prise casual gamers away from smartphone and tablet apps in what is a very worrying start to the console cycle for video game retailers.

Published By Datamonitor
10 May 2013
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Basic accounts should be offered by all

The European Commission has recently proposed that bank accounts be made cheaper, more transparent, and accessible to all. However, only one bank per territory will be required to provide a basic bank account open to any customer. The proposal must go further to demand that all banks offer this product, in order to provide greater consumer choice and spread the risk of taking on the unbanked.

Published By Datamonitor
10 May 2013
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UK HNW numbers boosted in 2012

The UK's HNW population grew by 8% in 2012 to reach 329,000. This welcome boost can largely be attributed to the strong performance of the UK stock market in the latter half of 2012, which contributed to notable performance gains in mutual funds. This momentum has thus far carried on into 2013, but the future outlook is one of cautious optimism.

Published By Datamonitor
10 May 2013
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Digital showrooms could change the future of vehicle retailing

Car-makers are adapting to the digital age by offering motorists the use of digital showrooms, enabling drivers to experience and purchase cars without physically test-driving them. Moving to a virtual showroom is a bold decision for manufacturers and motorists, and relies on people's willingness to buy a vehicle without trying it first.

Published By Datamonitor
10 May 2013
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Telematics to benefit high-risk segments most

Telematics may radically change how motor insurance is priced in the future. Until then, insurers need to focus their telematics products on market segments that are likely to benefit most.

Published By Datamonitor
10 May 2013
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Sainsbury's goes solo to grow

Sainsbury's is taking full ownership of Sainsbury's Bank after buying out the 50% stake held by Lloyds Banking Group. Greater numbers of retailers entering the banking industry pose a threat to incumbent banks and building societies.

Published By Datamonitor
09 May 2013
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A crisis in the UK EMR

The UK EMR's tripartite goal of achieving energy security, carbon reduction, and cost minimization is untenable. The government's pretense that it is maintaining a competitive market environment while actually pursuing a highly interventionist policy means that there will be a crisis in UK energy policy - unless the government convinces the public that carbon reduction is worth the cost.

Published By Datamonitor
09 May 2013
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Ferrari heading for California as brand aims to increase its exclusivity

With the recent LaFerrari hyper-car selling out well before its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show, it seems that consumers' appetite for this luxury brand will continue over the coming years. By offering consumers a growing range of personalized options and investing in a new body shop in the US, the company will stay one step ahead of its main competition.

Published By Datamonitor
09 May 2013
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Germany must set deposits free

In light of retail investors' strong preference for deposits, German wealth managers will have to actively influence consumers' investment behavior in order to ensure profitability.

Published By Datamonitor
09 May 2013

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