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ING Belgium leverages personal banking for private bank

Private banks such as ING dominate the wealth management market in Belgium. The breadth of services provided by private banks is the major differentiating factor that has pushed them into this market-leading position. In addition, private banks that are part of a universal banking group have been very successful due to their strategic targeting of the aspiring mass affluent segment.

Published By Datamonitor
17 May 2013
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Australian budget austerity weighs on mortgage growth

The Australian government's budgetary proposal to encourage senior citizens to downsize is intended to increase the availability of large family homes on the market. Yet other measures introduced in the budget will lead to reduced income for many households, meaning that fewer consumers will be able to afford to buy.

Published By Datamonitor
17 May 2013
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Porsche's Panamera leads the hybrid charge

Porsche has developed an innovative new hybrid-electric powertrain that combines the electric motor and the clutch in one unit. The unit is intended to significantly reduce the amount of fuel consumed in everyday driving conditions. The module will debut on the next-generation Panamera, but is intended to be fitted to all Porsche's future cars, including the iconic 911 range.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013
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Wendy's move highlights mobile wallet challenges

Wendy's is entering the US mobile payments market, launching a pilot program introducing POS payment functionality to its existing MyWendy's mobile app in three US cities. Retailer mobile wallet apps undoubtedly have the potential for success, but their focus on customer loyalty makes mobile wallets less payment tools and more marketing devices.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013
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Building the EcoBoost engine in Russia will help Ford to exploit the country's market potential

Ford has announced that its Russian joint venture, Ford Sollers, will build the EcoSport engine in Russia from next year. Ford Sollers is already manufacturing seven Ford models and will produce the EcoSport engine at a new $274m powertrain plant. Foreign vehicles enjoy high demand in Russia, so this should be a good move for the company.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013
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Oil companies will be hurt by price-fixing claims even if judged to be innocent

The EC has raided several oil companies in response to claims that they have been fixing prices for fuel. If they are found guilty, motorists and independents will welcome future pricing transparency of fuel, while the oil companies will feel the financial strain on their downstream businesses regardless of whether they are held responsible or not.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013
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M&S turns on style, but can it turn on customers?

Last night M&S hosted its much-anticipated autumn/winter clothing preview, the first ranges designed under the direction of the new clothing team, and perhaps Marc Bolland's last attempt at turning its general merchandise arm of the business back to growth after seven consecutive quarters of sales decline.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013
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RBS's IT investment will reduce customer switching

RBS has committed an additional GBP450m in IT spending to repair its crumbling infrastructure. The move reduces the risk of the occurrence of future service failures and the threat posed by new account switching rules.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013
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Pure-play Van Lanschot fits Dutch market

Van Lanschot has decided to reduce its corporate loan book by almost half in the next five years and to reposition itself as a pure wealth management player in an effort to improve its Tier 1 capital position and reduce its risk exposure. The streamlined offering will fit the entrepreneur-heavy Dutch market and offers good growth opportunities for the bank.

Published By Datamonitor
16 May 2013
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Customer loyalty will save The Co-operative Bank

The Co-operative Bank has made headlines frequently in the past year due to a number of setbacks. However, the bank benefits from high levels of customer loyalty and as long as it can reassure customers that it is still able to deliver on core values, The Co-operative Bank is likely to emerge from this unfortunate series of events unscathed.

Published By Datamonitor
15 May 2013

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