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Citibank Australia to change the Big Four landscape

As the investment banking market in Australia slows, Citibank Australia is focusing on its retail banking activities. In terms of credit cards, Citibank's market share trails closely behind National Bank of Australia. Its push into retail banking is very likely to make the Big Four turn into the Big Five.

Published By Datamonitor
22 Apr 2013
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PLA Innovation of the Week: spring means flowers, even for yogurt

Trying to capture the essence of spring is new Andechser Natur Blossom Magic Organic Mild Yogurt, a new yogurt from Germany that is offered in two flower-inspired flavors including Heidi (a raspberry yogurt with marigold and sunflower petals). Blossom Magic is the innovation of the week from Datamonitor Consumer's Product Launch Analytics.

Published By Datamonitor
22 Apr 2013
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FLS extension will have little impact

The Bank of England has indicated that the Funding for Lending Scheme will be extended beyond its current deadline. However, the extension will have little added impact without a pick-up in consumer demand.

Published By Datamonitor
19 Apr 2013
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AIB uses branch to stimulate digital

AIB has opened a specially designed branch in Ireland to encourage customers to make better use of its online and mobile banking facilities. The purpose of the "LAB" is to teach customers how to engage with their finances via digital channels and in doing so, support the bank's goal of providing the best digital experience in Ireland.

Published By Datamonitor
19 Apr 2013
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PayPal's instore payment efforts to prove futile

PayPal's plans to launch a new POS payment service in partnership with Discover Financial Services highlights a bold strategic move by the online payments provider to broaden its consumer reach by tapping into the market for instore payments. Its efforts are, however, likely to prove futile due to the massive shift in consumer behavior needed for the service to garner any real payoffs.

Published By Datamonitor
19 Apr 2013
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Older customers: gap in the insurance market

When unable to offer motor or travel insurance to older customers, insurers now have to refer these clients to a specialist broker service. It is good news that customers can be directed to a relevant service; however, this also indicates that there is a gap in the market for motor and travel insurance for older customers.

Published By Datamonitor
18 Apr 2013
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Oil prices heading down to new range

Brent crude oil prices - still important as the basis for pricing in the global energy system - are moving below $100 a barrel as a slide that began on April 1, 2013 gathers momentum. Datamonitor Energy believes that we are seeing a decisive move downward, not a temporary blip.

Published By Datamonitor
18 Apr 2013
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New non-alcoholic drinks review: coconut and whey united in new sports supplement powder

This month's summary of the latest non-alcoholic drinks launches sees two on-trend ingredients - coconut water and whey powder - combined in a new supplement that claims to have muscle building and satiating benefits. Meanwhile, a health drink in Thailand is advertising its beauty claims through distinctive packaging, and chocolate and liqueur flavors are penetrating the carbonated drinks space.

Published By Datamonitor
18 Apr 2013
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Justin Bieber gives prepaid a bad name

The US prepaid card market has been growing rapidly, leading to a number of celebrity-endorsed cards charging high fees to generate revenue. Justin Bieber is the latest, endorsing the SpendSmart prepaid debit card to his teen fan base as a tool to teach responsible financial management. However, the card charges numerous fees, a poor strategy for prepaid that is likely to put most consumers off.

Published By Datamonitor
18 Apr 2013
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New household goods review: household and personal care find common ground

A detergent inspired by liquid soap pump bottles and a multipurpose cloth that can be used either on the face or for home cleaning are helping to narrow the distinction between household and personal care, as this month's rundown of novel household goods launches reveals. Meanwhile, the fragrance-changing concept is evolving in the air care market with the launch of a "chameleon" air freshener.

Published By Datamonitor
18 Apr 2013

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