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Is there a future for biometrics in retail?

Despite the collapse of the US's largest biometrics payment company earlier this year, some commentators are still predicting a rosy future for the technology. However, current credit and debit card readers remain cheap and effective. Unless banks push biometrics on to retailers due to fraud concerns, near field communication technologies are more likely to be adopted as alternative payment types.

Published By Datamonitor
23 Sep 2008
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Israel holds a growing appeal for Swiss wealth managers

The Israeli wealth market may only be the 30th largest in the world, but the penetration of HNWs in the adult population and a growing propensity to deposit money in Switzerland mean Israeli HNWs are of increasing significance for Swiss wealth managers. As a result, more Swiss banks are opening up onshore operations in Israel, with media reports suggesting Pictet & Cie will soon follow suit.

Published By Datamonitor
26 Oct 2012
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Joint In2Pay solution is attractive but consumer reaction remains unclear

ViVOtech and DeviceFidelity have partnered to bring a full range of applications for mobile commerce to smartphones. For the payments industry, this could be a big step forward in building momentum behind all kinds of contactless applications. However, only the success of the recently announced trials and customer experience will determine the feasibility of further developments in this area.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Sep 2010
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JP Morgan: Middle East wealth management on the up

JP Morgan expects its private banking business in the Middle East to grow by 10-20% over 2011. However, the US wealth manager is not the only competitor to see potential in the region, with many of the bank's rivals boosting staffing numbers and opening new offices. As such, Datamonitor believes that the Middle East will be one to watch in 2011 as the market rebuilds itself after the crisis.

Published By Datamonitor
19 Jan 2011
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Julius Baer and Bank of America Merrill Lynch: shaking up the world order of global wealth managers?

Julius Baer has agreed to acquire Merrill Lynch's non-US wealth management operations from Bank of America. The deal is sizable, seeing Julius Baer boost AUM by around 40%, and could see it edge into the top 10 largest wealth managers globally. Despite the divestment, Bank of America is set to remain as the third largest wealth manager in the world, thanks to its significant US operations.

Published By Datamonitor
15 Aug 2012
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Low cargo rates continue to cause a headache for marine insurers

The international index on the cost of shipping, the Baltic Dry Index, has been at historic lows for the past quarter, and is putting a strain on the profits of vessel owners and cargo insures alike.

Published By Datamonitor
10 Apr 2012
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Man Group's managed accounts information system Clarus is the latest transparency-driven innovation

Man Group, which has $8.0bn of assets in managed accounts, has launched Clarus, an online portal for investors that visualizes key information on portfolio exposure and performance. A focus on suitability with regards to liquidity and exposure clarity has arisen out of the financial crisis, and as investors continue to recover lost assets transparency is more important than ever.

Published By Datamonitor
30 Mar 2012
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Man Group: seeking diversification in derivatives

Man Group's purchase of leading derivatives broker GNI from Old Mutual will create the world's largest independent futures broker. Man Group has profited well from the growth in hedge funds to become a giant in this sector, but as demand for such alternative investment is weakening, diversifying away from its core business looks like a strong plan.

Published By Datamonitor
22 Oct 2002
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Mass affluent offshore investment is led by expats

Mass affluents and HNWs display similar behavior in terms of the percentage of their investible assets they allocate offshore. However, the drivers behind these investments are very different. Mass affluent investors are often expats sending assets to their home country, while HNWs, on the other hand, are more motivated by tax efficiency and client anonymity.

Published By Datamonitor
14 Dec 2012
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MicroSD-led NFC products may do more harm than good

DeviceFidelity's launch of an NFC-enabling cover for the iPhone follows hot on the heels of other developments to convert mobile handsets into contactless form factors. Given the sensitivity surrounding the NFC business model, this will provide added impetus for acquirers to build contactless acceptance but risks alienating mobile operators from future discussions around mobile payments.

Published By Datamonitor
28 May 2010

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