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TSB future bright despite Verde collapse

The collapse of Project Verde has led to Lloyds looking to float the branches under the TSB brand. The prospects of a standalone TSB brand are positive, as it is a profitable business that will enter the market with scale.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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Unfounded fears for UK gas security - storage is not the only answer

Recent UK gas price spikes largely reflected high demand resulting from cold weather. Datamonitor agrees with the DECC's and Ofgem's opinion that the UK gas market is functioning well and has adequate import and storage capacity. Clearly supply must be available to meet demand, but investment in gas storage capacity is just one solution to the problem.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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Eni takes on GDF Suez in French retail gas

GDF Suez still dominates the French retail gas market but will have to work harder to retain its residential customers, faced with competition from Eni among others.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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Home insurance rates damp despite floods

Home insurance rates are falling according to AA's British Insurance Premium Index, despite a worsening claims environment in the market. This news further challenges claims that significant rate increases will be seen in this space.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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Oil companies can tackle supermarkets by making investments in alternative fuels

The regular fuel price cuts from UK supermarkets over the past fortnight highlight the concern that the current fuel retailing strategy of supermarket retailers is unsustainable in the long term. As demand grows for alternative fuels, oil companies will have an enduring competitive advantage as innovators and producers of fuel.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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Lloyds deal failure leaves Co-Op battered

The sale of 632 Lloyds Banking Group branches to The Co-operative Bank has collapsed. The Co-operative had to sell off several businesses to raise funds to meet capital requirements ahead of the purchase, meaning that it is now considerably weaker than before. As a result, competition in the banking sector has been reduced, and the dominance of established banks remains as strong as ever.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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Fiat will rely on new Maserati model to boost sales

Maserati's parent company, Fiat, is marketing the brand's new Ghibli model as an executive sedan, with hopes of challenging the likes of the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, and Mercedes E Class. The new model will be in direct competition with some of the segment's biggest names, but competitive pricing and a high performance will ensure that it sells well, particularly in response to demand from China.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Apr 2013
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MGAs to benefit from soft market

Soft market conditions are leading insurers to exit high risk areas. This is opening up opportunities for MGAs, be they specialists or generalists, to fill in the gaps. Those with underwriting expertise in the right areas and good relationships with insurers will be the ones to benefit most.

Published By Datamonitor
24 Apr 2013
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ABSs provide opportunities for insurers

ABSs could provide an opportunity for insurers to improve their income streams and profitability, which are likely to suffer due to the justice secretary banning solicitor referral fees from April 2013.

Published By Datamonitor
23 Apr 2013
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The Green Deal - banker's delight

The Green Deal was launched without fanfare on January 28, 2013, accompanied by howls of industry criticism. So far take up has been modest, and is likely to remain so given that the scheme is fatally flawed.

Published By Datamonitor
22 Apr 2013

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