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M-Pesa takes on Myanmar

Vodafone has teamed up with China Mobile to bid for a mobile network license in Myanmar. If awarded it will give Vodafone access to a market that is almost 50% larger than Kenya, the first market where its M-Pesa mobile payment solution was introduced. The road to Myanmar will not be an easy one but if successful, the venture will present further opportunities for M-Pesa in China.

Published By Datamonitor
03 May 2013
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Offshore wind falls behind target but is set for massive growth

Europe was more than 14% behind its target for installed capacity of offshore wind turbines at the end of 2012, but the volume of projects in the pipeline is sufficient to meet Europe's 2020 target more than three times over.

Published By Datamonitor
03 May 2013
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Networks: greater than the sum of their parts?

Competition among broker networks for new members is high, owing to the rise in the number of networks. Members need to act together to deliver value to their insurer partners if the network model is to be sustainable in the future.

Published By Datamonitor
02 May 2013
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Santander hits the mark with 123

Santander has seen a substantial increase in its current account balances thanks to the success of its 123 current account. The rise in deposits is the result of a well-targeted and well-marketed proposition.

Published By Datamonitor
02 May 2013
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"Got Milk?" Non-dairy milk options explode worldwide

Dairy milk producers have been fighting a losing battle against categories such as carbonated soft drinks for the better part of a half century, with milk consumption in the US alone dropping over one third since the 1970s. Lately, however, some of the stiffest competition for dairy milk has come from within the milk category itself, with a host of new non-dairy options.

Published By Datamonitor
02 May 2013
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UnionPay set to shake up US card market

China UnionPay's entrance into the US payment card market with a prepaid card offering signals a bold strategic move by the payment network to not only tap into the growing popularity of prepaid cards, but also to expand its consumer reach and global brand presence. If successful, UnionPay could potentially spell bad news for major payment providers and their standing in the market.

Published By Datamonitor
02 May 2013
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PLA Innovation of the Week: a new chilled ready meal for after-sports recovery

Hoping to capitalize on the importance of the post-exercise period for protein consumption, Fleury Michon's Vraiment Sport ready meal is a new chilled macaroni pasta meal with chicken breast that is packed with protein and is marketed as an "after-sports" product. New in France, it is the innovation of the week from Datamonitor Consumer's Product Launch Analytics.

Published By Datamonitor
02 May 2013
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Interest-only mortgages unfairly maligned

Although many interest-only borrowers face shortfalls, the risk to lenders should be manageable. Despite this, nearly all providers have exited the market, driven by the excessive risk-aversion that is affecting the entire market for credit. Until providers change their priorities to focus more on growth lending volumes will remain low, necessitating continued government intervention.

Published By Datamonitor
02 May 2013
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Ford focuses on Burma

Ford has announced its intention to open a new car showroom in Burma after the US government eased trade restrictions in February 2013. The removal of sanctions presents a new opportunity for American companies within Asia. Following Burma's recent democratic reforms, Ford is among the major Western companies that are looking to tap into the Burmese market's potential.

Published By Datamonitor
02 May 2013
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Exits likely as private motor rates fall

The private motor insurance market is witnessing declining insurance rates, together with further increases in claims costs. Insurers will have to adjust their long-term strategies in order to remain profitable.

Published By Datamonitor
01 May 2013

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