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UniCredit biometrics faces hurdles ahead

UniCredit is rolling out a biometric payment authentication system called Papillon, which operates by scanning the pattern of veins in the hand. This is one of the more secure biometric propositions. Yet while Papillon may help to assuage consumer concerns about fraud, UniCredit will have to be careful in its implementation as the registration process may prove cumbersome.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Mar 2013
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Switzerland welcomes Italy's stalemate

Swiss private banks have been hit hard by the post-financial crisis regulatory environment, which is trying to curb tax avoidance and evasion through the use of offshore centers. The uncertain political situation emerging from the recent Italian elections will almost certainly boost Italian HNW inflows into Swiss banks, providing some temporary relief.

Published By Datamonitor
26 Feb 2013
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Online new car sales by manufacturer-owned sites will grow rapidly through to 2020

Dacia plans to invest in online vehicle sales in the coming year, aiming to make them available to all European markets by the end of 2014, whereas presently the service is only available in the Netherlands, Italy, and the UK. Online new car sales by manufacturers have risen in popularity; they currently account for just a handful of new vehicle sales, but strong growth is expected.

Published By Datamonitor
18 Feb 2013
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Small fuel distributors in Italy should take alternative action to raise profits.

Small fuel distributors in Italy should look at non-fuel options to raise their profits, mirroring the success of this strategy in other markets and mitigating against the negative impact on profits from the high cost of absorbing fuel discounts.

Published By Datamonitor
19 Dec 2012
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Julius Baer: going south

Julius Baer has announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Kairos Investments, a Milan-based wealth management firm with E4.5bn of funds under management. The move comes as no surprise given Julius Baer's recent M&A activity, its strong financial position, and the outflows of Italian funds from Switzerland back into Italy.

Published By Datamonitor
14 Nov 2012
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New household products review: household gloves explore cooking and cleaning avenues

In this month's summary of the latest novel household goods launches, the diverse possibilities of household gloves are being explored in two products, one which sees the glove used as a wet wipe and another specifically promoted for use in cooking. Meanwhile, dye protective sheets sold on a roll make their debut, and aleppo soap is making a rare appearance in a powder laundry detergent.

Published By Datamonitor
07 Aug 2012
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New personal care review: toothbrushes get a handle on replacement indicator technology

This month's rundown of the latest personal care launches looks at how toothbrush indicator technology is taking strides forward, with a recent innovative launch featuring an integrated device in the handle showing when the toothbrush should be replaced. In other news, the trend for personal care products to mimic indulgent food continues with the launch of a bath soap "chocolate bar."

Published By Datamonitor
18 Jul 2012
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Johnson & Johnson: can canagliflozin do what dapa didn't?

New clinical trial data for canagliflozin have revealed that its blood glucose-lowering abilities show superiority to blockbuster gold-standard Januvia, with the added benefit of weight loss. The potential for first-to-market SGLT-2 inhibitor status in the US and its good safety and efficacy profile boost canagliflozin's chances for success in a crowded diabetes market.

Published By Datamonitor
14 Jun 2012
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New household products review: luxury beckons for air fresheners

The trend for air fresheners to be decorative as well as functional has taken another leap, as outlined in this month's rundown of innovative household products. Two new launches are making use of marble diffusers and jewelry bag designs, as air fresheners explore their potential as a luxury item. In other news, alternative materials are continuing their march in the household paper category.

Published By Datamonitor
14 Jun 2012
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India climbs into the top 10 wealth markets list

The global wealth market declined in 2011 after two years of robust recovery, with the eurozone sovereign crisis, natural calamities, and stock market volatility taking their toll. Uncertainty about the future of the euro and the worsening of the sovereign crisis in Europe are predicted to cause continuing problems, but many emerging markets are expected to continue marching ahead.

Published By Datamonitor
29 May 2012

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