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Articles

43 articles found for europe:

• Is the ECB Fuelling an Asset Bubble in the European Corporate Debt Market?

  ECB maintains status quo; continues to blow a growing asset bubble.

• Will Norway Survive The Global Slump In Oil Prices?

  As lower oil prices plague markets worldwide, the Kingdom of Norway — which generates about a quarter of its GDP from the oil and gas sector — has also been affected.

• Italy joins China’s Belt and Road Initiative – A short-sighted move?

  Italy became the first G7 country to formally join China’s Belt and Road Initiative. This move was seen with extraordinary caution in the West as Italy is a major NATO ally and any deal that tilts Italy towards China can be key challenge for the USA . Italy is currently in a vulnerable position with second highest debt to GDP ratio in the EU, after Greece. Its growth is also expected to experience a slowdown. Considering these situations, Italy aims to improve exports to the Asian Giant through the BRI project. However not everyone in Italy is onboard, coalition partner and Italy’s Deputy PM Matteo Salvini has stayed away from all official BRI related engagements to express displeasure over the agreements. The article explores a variety of political and economic angles and also explore China’s debt trap diplomacy in relation to Italy’s current financial vulnerability and analyse if the deal makes sense in the long term from an Italian perspective.

• How to Mitigate the Impact of Brexit Through Sound Procurement Practices

  While uncertainty about the UK’s decision to leave the European Union may be abating, the slew of changes it entails in everything from exchange rates and laws governing contracts to logistics and trade rules are forcing companies to reconsider their procurement strategies.

• MiFID II — Impact on the EU’s Research and Trading Desks

  The European Commission approved the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) in April last year, regulations that are slated for implementation by 3rd January, 2018.
  
  The directive requires complete unbundling of research costs from trading commissions in order to ensure efficient market performance and transparency, with significant implications for inducement-related considerations among both buy-side and sell-side firms.

• 3 Reasons Why Most European Banks Will Recall Legacy Tier 1 Bonds in 2017

  Commerzbank and Standard Chartered surprised bondholders in November last year when they decided against exercising the call option on high-coupon fixed-rate legacy tier 1 bonds that are due in 2017.
  
  Their decision could be outliers rather than ominous however, driven largely by factors that aren’t likely to sway most other European banks.

• Researchers Focus on Manufacturing Wind Turbine Blades

  About 1,500 patent publications have been filed each year for the past 5 years. China, US and Europe are preferred geographies for patent protection

• Biofuels – Hot Attraction among Alternative Energy Patent Seekers

  The biofuel sector has attracted a considerable amount of research, with more than 2,500 patents filed every year since the past five years.

• US Equities Rally — Is There an End ‘Round the Bend?

  An economic slowdown, while worrisome for investors, is not as concerning as the basis on which market valuations seem to have been pegged. 

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Sequestration – Attracting Considerable Research!

  CO2 sequestration research area has attracted considerable research, with more than 1,000 patents filed every year (except 2013) over the past five years.

• 4 Tasks in Facilities Management That IoT Could Take Over

  Recent advances and innovation in the industry pale in comparison to what’s arguably its next big thing - IoT enablement.

• Will Indian Generics Makers Target Niche Pharma Markets in the US?

  With growing interest in low-cost healthcare options, the US pharma market could be a more lucrative opportunity than their domestic markets for Indian generic drug makers.

• Six Sectors That Could Boom During the Trump Administration

  Here’s where to put your money if the Trump administration sticks to its guns.

• Four Technological Advancements That Could Change the Medical Tourism Landscape as We Know It

  The next wave of medical tourism growth will be assisted by superior technological systems and services.

• Dubai – A Rising Star of Medical Tourism

  A number of significant investments as well as several favorable factors have made Dubai a medical tourism hotspot in the GCC region.

• The Internet of Things (IoT) — Changing the Manufacturing Sector’s Landscape for Good

  Rising consumer demand, increasing technology penetration, and the advent of modern machines are disrupting traditional manufacturing processes, compelling the manufacturing sector to become more autonomous and self-driven.

• Plastics Reshaping Wearable Medical Devices

  Metals and ceramics are prevalent in the medical industry. However, the unique properties of polymeric materials and their blends exhibit potential as better replacements for conventional materials.

• Technologies Inspired by Nature

  With over 3.8 billion years of rigorous R&D, Nature is, by far, the most sophisticated and powerful innovator there is.

• 8 Things to Look for in a Good Research Partner

  If you're in business, you're at war.
  
  Odds are you’re also trying to run a lean business, which means you've not got enough manpower to chuck into the trenches.
  
  When it comes to gathering critical information about the markets, the competitors, or even the feasibility of key business decisions; most firms operating out there have in-house research experts that are a jack of all trades, but masters of none. And this might work in few cases.
  
  Sometimes though, and this definitely sneaks up on the weary that aren’t wary, you’ll need to spring a little extra for situations that call for specific expertise.
  
  Your first big decision is whether you want to tackle this internally, or hire a Research Partner. 

• How Plastics Can Boost 3D-Printing of Medical Devices

  The wide usage of plastics, especially photopolymers, can evidently unlock the great potential, in terms of applications, of 3D printing of medical devices.

• 9 Things to Research Before You Enter a New Market

  One man’s ignorance is another man’s opportunity.

  In a world where external forces are impacting business’ success like never before, conventional wisdom and experience can no longer guide future strategies. To gain a strategic advantage, companies must learn about the what, where, and why of the market environment they plan to enter.

  They need a good Competitive Intelligence (CI) strategy.

• Oral Insulin

  Diabetes is a type of metabolic disorder caused by an insulin imbalance in the body either due to insufficient production of insulin by the pancreas or due to body cells not responding to the insulin that is produced.

• 3D Printing

  3D printing is a process of creating solid objects, where consecutive layers of materials are set in three dimensions until the desired object is formed according to data fed in the modelling software or from the scan of an existing object.

• Hair Care Preparations

  Hair care encompasses the overall maintenance of the health and hygiene of hair.

• Optimizer Stevia: Promising candidate in changing sweetener landscape

  Led by the rising consumer demand for alternative sugar owing to increase in metabolic diseases, the global alternative sweetener market is expected to reach $19.65 Bn by 2026. Stevia is an interesting alternative to sugar in the current market, in line with the demand for healthier options. The substitute is very popular among consumers as it has zero calories and  is 200 times sweeter than sugar. Therefore, players in the industry are aggressively investing in R&D to develop a better competitive solution based on stevia.

• Commercialization of Nano-additives — Labs to Market

  Through the application of nanotechnology, existing products such as fuel, cement, or food can be manipulated on an atomic, molecular, or supramolecular scale by means of nano-additives/nano-fillers so as to enhance their physical or chemical properties. 

• Oil & Gas Players Need to Weather Serious Regulatory Reforms to Counter Climate Change

  2016 is going to be a year of reckoning for the Oil & Gas industry.

• The Cisco-BlackBerry Deal – 9 Months On, Who Gained More?

  On June 23, the cross-licensing deal between Cisco and BlackBerry was announced. The agreement was a no-brainer when one considered the current market position of BlackBerry, and how the Canadian technology giant wanted to make full use of its assets. However, the deal did raise a few eyebrows when one considered that it was only Cisco who would pay a licensing fee to BlackBerry, and not the other way around. With the deal now a quarter shy of being a year old, let’s understand who stood to gain more from the deal – Cisco or BlackBerry?

• Edible Packaging

  An edible film or coating is a thin continuous layer of generally recognised as safe (GRAS)-certified edible material placed on food or between food components that can be eaten as a part of the whole food product.

• Smart Clothing – Apparels That Can Sense, React & Adapt to Stimuli

  The increasing trend of patent filing in smart clothing over the last five years is indicative of the extensive research undertaken in the design and fabrication of smart apparel.

• Innovative Plastics & Polymer Additives for Smart Packaging

  The smart packaging market is gaining traction, especially among sectors such as food and pharma, and is likely to boom in the coming years. 

• Growth and Potential of IoT-based Smart Waste Collection Technologies

  The increase in municipal waste generation, coupled with the existing inefficiencies in waste collection methods have triggered growth of smart waste collection technologies and solutions worldwide. The usage of IoT based smart solutions for waste collection lowers functional costs and allows the entities to undertake operational analytics and optimize waste collection services, thereby increasing their operation efficiencies.

• Trash to Treasure: Global Waste to Energy Market Scenario

  The World Bank estimates global waste levels to rise by 70% of the current level by 2050, driven by growth in urbanization and population. Rising waste level, coupled with rapid increase in consumption of energy globally and the growing need for governments to meet their renewable energy targets, has given a boost to the waste to energy market worldwide.

• Edible Vaccines – A Research Area Waiting to Explode

  Ease of administration and patient compliant due to oral delivery

• Mobility Trends and Their Impact on Auto Industry

  The automotive industry is ready to transform with the impending transition to shared, electric and connected mobility. The transition is expected to drive change at a tremendous pace and impact all players in the automotive ecosystem. The article chalks out a series of potential scenarios as mobility trends come into full effect, and talks about how players within the ecosystem are capitalising on the opportunities.

• What Will a Trump Presidency Mean for Global Markets? — A Short and Long-term Overview

  The world's waiting with baited breath to see how hawkish the Trump presidency will really be.

• 5 Flaws and Fixes in P2P Lending That Could Make Banking Obsolete

  Online marketplace lending platforms — aka P2P platforms — could be a real threat to the banking sector if they get these things right.

• Oil Prices May Rise if the OPEC Algiers Accord Holds

  Crude prices jump over 6% as OPEC reaches consensus on production cuts; builds hope that oil prices will rise.

• Open Banking: More Than a New Compliance Norm

  The global banking sector is witnessing a lot of disruption from FinTech players. This has prompted traditional banks to focus on developing/upgrading digital capabilities to avoid being rendered obsolete by new entrants with superior personalized offerings and services.  ‘Open Banking’ is a blessing in disguise, and, if banks want to thrive, they must consider embracing open banking APIs.

• Pharma Deal-Making: In the Pink Of Health

  Deal-making in the global pharmaceuticals sector is booming, with no signs of slowing down.

• Robo-Advisors — Innovation in a Time of ETFs

  Automated solutions can now provide investment advice at costs ranging between 0.15% - 0.50% as compared to the usual 1% fee that traditional investment advisors charge. What started off as experiments in providing low-cost investment advisory tools have spawned over a hundred Robo-advisory services worldwide. 

  Could they be the game-changers they’re made out to be?

• 3D Printing of Human Organs — Future Perspective & IP Scenario

  Thousands of patients are waiting for a lifesaving transplant today. Some of these are critical cases, and mortality in those patients is high due to a dearth of suitable donors.
  
  3D-Printed organs may emerge as a life-saver for such patients.
  
  

• Saudi Arabia’s "Vision 2030" to Transform its Economy

  The oil-dependent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has a long-term blueprint to transform itself into a more diversified economy, with non-oil government revenues projected to increase six-fold to SAR1tn by 2030.
  It’s an ambitious dream to transform an economy that relies on crude oil exports for more than 70% of government revenues.
  Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s 15-year economic plan is the boldest attempt yet in the Kingdom’s history to spur additional revenue streams amid a steep fall in commodity prices.

Blogs

26 blog posts found for europe:

• The Brexit Won’t Really Affect Britain’s Trade

  While the markets are rife with speculation about an exit’s aftermath for both the UK and the EU, Britain’s trade turnovers ought to bounce back with gusto after an initial lull.

• Should the UK Leave the European Union?

  To be or not to be – that is the question.
  
  The United Kingdom will take a long overdue call on the 23rd of June 2016; a decision that could adversely affect its financial future.
  
  While there are several social, political, and economic undertones that will determine the ultimate consensus, the bottom line is that a Brexit could affect big business.

• The Grim Economic State of Ukraine Continues

  Nothing much seems to have changed since the Maidan protests at Ukraine. Even the new regime hasn’t been able to stem the economic and political crises that had fueled the revolutions earlier. Tensions within the government and delay in implementing key reforms have held up the review of IMF’s US$40bn EFF program. Not only the funding has been postponed, IMF has even warned that substantial new effort is required to invigorate reforms for the rescue package to continue.

• Wondering What UK Sector is Your Safest Bet in 2016?

  With global equity markets still adjusting to 2015’s turbulence, sectors such as housing as well as travel and tourism look like they’ll weather the storm to come out on top in the long run.

• IoT Could Save Billions in Healthcare Costs Across the US and Europe

  Despite its nascent stage of development and deployment, the global healthcare industry could leverage IoT to develop an affordable, accessible, and quality care ecosystem.

• MiFID-II Compliance — Key Questions the Global Securities Industry Needs to Answer

  With the MiFID-II compliance deadline looming large, certain key concerns not only continue to plague the European securities and investment community, but may impact American firms as well. Here’s our view on the developments.

• Cyber Security is Critical in an Age of IoT and Healthcare Hacks

  Regulatory compliance to maintain extensive electronic patient records have made hospitals and healthcare institutes a treasure-trove of information, especially for hackers on the prowl for comprehensive databases of personal information.

  In an age rife with identity thefts and online fraud, digital medicine and the next generation of healthcare services may be shelved simply because cyber security measures haven’t kept up with the times.

• Benefits of Bioprinting in Pharma — Faster Testing & Cheaper Drugs

  Testing new drugs and therapies on 3D printed human organs in a lab could reduce the time and costs of getting a new drug to market.

• IoT Could Make a Difference in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Supply Chains

  The digitization of data and processes across the value chain coupled with the Internet of Things (IoT) could transform the pharmaceutical industry. 

• Additive Manufacturing — The Next Industrial Revolution?

  Often heralded as ‘the next industrial revolution’, Additive Manufacturing’s  unique processes, techniques, and technologies open up new grounds for innovation, offering a range of logistical, economic, and technical advantages in the manufacturing space.

• Robust Growth Expected in the Global Building-integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Industry

  A synergy of structural aesthetics and solar technology could be a world of new possibilities for eco-friendly architecture.

• Could A Weak Rupee Strengthen Tourism in India?

• Weak Indian Rupee – Case of Win Some, Lose Some

• Whom Do You Trust With a Billion Dollar Technology Race — Financial Investors, or Strategic Investors?

  While every venture capitalist has their own motives, it all really boils down to one of two things — Profit, or Progress. Which of those two drivers is most likely to  help a new technology succeed? Read on to find out.

• The Global Smart Lighting Market is Poised for Growth

  Factors such as government subsidies, growing demand for energy-efficiency, as well as next generation intelligent utility and facilities management solutions will drive the smart lighting market.

• The Bayer Monsanto Deal is Set to Transform the Agri-business Industry

  Under pressure to shield its turf from increasing market consolidation, Bayer may have finally found the firm footing it needs.

• Egypt’s Fate Rides High On The New Suez Canal

• The World’s Lowest Solar Tariff — MENA's Solar Journey

  Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the UAE’s biggest utility provider, received the lowest-to-date bid of US2.99 cents per kilowatt-hour among five bids to build 800 megawatts (MW) of solar power generation capacity as part of an expansion of the iconic Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
  
  This is the lowest unsubsidized tariff in the history of the PV industry.

• India Will Be a Better Bet for Foreign Investors After the GST Bill

  Marketed as “one nation, one tax”, a single levy applicable throughout the country will turn India into a single, unified market that does away with the calculus that was inter-state taxation.

• Pharmaceuticals – An Industry at Crossroads

  With patent cliffs, competition from generics to contend with, and mounting pressure from healthcare players, insurance companies and governments to provide vital products at affordable costs — the pharmaceutical industry may be in for some tough times ahead.

• Apple 1Q Results: A Lucrative Lull for Long-term Investors?

• The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and its Effects

  With around 17 projects worth US$ 16 billion either completed or nearing completion, the region is expecting favorable climes for economic and business interests as investors from regions such as China, South Korea, Central Asia, the Middle East, the UK, the US, and the Netherlands take note.

• The Drone Industry Presents a Compelling Case for Future Investments

  Having evolved at an astonishing pace over the last few years, with a myriad of applications ranging from photography to disaster rescue, the drone industry is set to grow at an equally astonishing rate in the years to come.

• Smartphone OS Evolution: Top Market Contenders

• US Fed rate hike in September 2015: Who will be the top 4 winners and losers?

• Will India’s Auto Industry Pay the Price for Clean Air?

  13 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world are in India.
  
  In a quest to reduce air pollution, the Indian Supreme Court banned registrations for cars with diesel engines that exceeded 2,000cc capacity, a ban imposed within the nation’s capital until March 31, 2016.
  
  This ban has now been extended indefinitely, and will likely be enforced in other states as well.
  
  While a noble and necessary reform, could this policy cause more harm than good in India?

Infographics

21 infographics found for europe:

• Pedal Power: How bicycles outsell passengers cars in Europe | Infographic

• Geared for a Bigger Bite: Digital Advertising Expenditure in Western Europe

  Thanks to the rise in the usage of mobile devices, digital advertising is increasingly playing a crucial part in companies’ advertising mix.

• European Fresh Food Packaging Market

  European fresh food packaging market is expected to reach USD10.7 billion by 2020 led by increasing demand for convenience food.

• French Animal Healthcare Market

  The animal healthcare market in France is on the upswing, boosted by growing disposable income, a rising number of pets, as well as growing awareness about animal healthcare and continuous innovations in animal health products.

• UK Food & Grocery Retailing – Changing Landscape | Infographic

  The UK food and grocery sector is expected to reach a value of 206 Billion Pounds by 2018, primarily due to the exceptional growth of online retail, specialty discount stores and convenient store sales.

• German Passenger Car Tire Market

  Increasing demand for all-season tires to drive the German passenger car tire market in upcoming years

• Contactless Cards Growing in Popularity in the UK

  A popular substitute for small cash payments when dining out, getting groceries, and using public transport, the number of contactless payments are surging in the UK.

• Bottled Up - UK Soft Drinks Industry Hits a Lean Patch | Infographic

  The UK soft drinks industry recovered from the decline in 2012, primarily driven by the warm and sunny weather in the summer of 2013.

• Driving Up – Vans & Trucks Registration in an Upswing! | Infographic

  Commercial vehicle registration in the UK has grown up by 12.8% in 2013.

• Can Tourism Save Greece from Economic Crisis | Infographic

  2013 saw the trend reverse as the tourism industry in Greece went in upswing mode in terms of arrivals.

• E-Cigarette Market in the UK - On A High | Infographic

  Estimated to be around 200 million pounds in the year 2012, the e-cigarette market in UK is consistently heading north, showing an increased usage among smokers in the age group of 31 – 50 years.

• German Freight Market Set to Reach USD127 BN by 2017 | Infographic

  On the path to revival, the German freight market is growing moderately and expected to reach the value of USD 127 Billion. The rise in the overall trade volume in Germany is boosting this growth.

• Australia & China Driving The Rise In Global Lead Mine Supply | Infographic

  Globally, China, Australia, Europe and the US are dominating lead mine production.

• Global Aluminium Automotive Sheets Market

  A demand for lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles in North America and Europe as well as the growing popularity of EV vehicles will drive global demand for aluminium automotive sheets.

• Paints and Coatings Market in Germany

  A big customer for paints and coatings in Western Europe, the German paints and coatings market is expected to grow due strong domestic demand, a recovering construction sector, and a steady automotive industry.

• Global Halal Food Industry – On the Rise | Infographic

  The World Halal Forum has estimated that the global halal food industry is set to reach the value of 830BN USD by the year 2016.

• Global New Investment in Renewable Energy | Infographic

• Commercial Drones — Future Prospects

  A growing demand for high-quality data coupled with technological advancements will drive the commercial drone market, which could be worth 2.1 billion USD by 2022.

• Global Wearable Devices Market

  The global wearable devices market is expected to increase significantly at a CAGR of ~21% between 2015–18 due to the growing popularity of IoT and an increase in consumer preference for sophisticated gadgets.

• Global Video Over-the-Top (OTT) Services Market

  The global video OTT market could be worth USD 51 Bn by 2020, presenting opportunities to key industry participants such as content creators, distributors, and OTT service providers.

• US B2B e-Commerce Sales

  Increasing emphasis on reducing the operational cost, and rising demand from customer side to procure products online is expected to drive the demand for US B2B e-commerce sales

Special Reports

9 special reports found for europe:

• Greece Impasse – Can Europe Bear Greece’s Future?

  After making some headway in fiscal reforms, Greece is still in trouble.

• European Wealth Management - An Insatiable Appetite for Growth is Imminent

  While Europe boasts about USD 73 trillion (29%) of global wealth, just  USD 14 trillion of Europe’s gross wealth is currently managed under regulated open-ended funds. Although countries like  Germany, France, the UK and Italy comprise two-thirds of Europe’s wealth, smaller core countries such as Luxembourg and Switzerland reflect higher average wealth per adult, and hence, greater wealth management opportunities.

  This is especially true in Europe. 

• Gene Therapy - Advanced Treatments for a New Era

  Gene therapy involves inserting/deleting/correcting genetic material into human cells to fight or prevent diseases. It is a promising tool not only for cancer but for several other diseases, such as Parkinson's, HIV, severe combined immuno-deficiencies and hemophilia, to name a few.
  

• Photovoltaic Industry  Witnessing a Paradigm Shift

  The global photovoltaic (PV) industry has evolved substantially during the last decade.

• Cardiac Nuclear Imaging and Radiotracers

  Recent novel radiopharmaceuticals agents developed to target specific subcellular process are capable of significantly improving diagnostic accuracy and prognostic evaluation.

  The global nuclear medicine diagnostic (PET and SPECT) market is slated to cross $ 16 billion by 2019, primarily driven by more accurate diagnostic utilities in identifying the functional and perfusion status of targeted tissues.

• The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)

  A healthcare application of IoT technologies, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) represents a new era of personalized healthcare and better living standards the world over.
  
  IoMT will enable machine to machine interaction, data-driven treatment, devices tailored to individual requirements, as well as intervention solutions that could enable real-time response from remote locations, allowing healthcare providers to save lives now more than ever before.

• Therapeutic Vaccines for Alzheimer’s — Are We Close Enough?

  Alzheimer's Disease (AD), one of the most common causes of dementia, accounts for nearly 70% of documented cases of Dementia across the world.

  The pharmaceutical industry is exploring all available options to develop a successful therapy, and the global market for Alzheimer’s treatment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5%, from $4.9 billion in 2013 to $13.3 billion by 2023.

  This report covers current research into therapeutic vaccines for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), with topics that include market drivers, challenges associated with developing safe next-gen therapeutics, vaccines and therapies currently under development, as well as the technology and commercial ecosystem for AD therapy.

• Winning Shelf Space: Private Labels or FMCG Brands?

  Consumer preference for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), based on quality and affordability, in the high inflationary markets led to the emergence of private labels across geographies such as Europe, China, India, and the Americas.

  Higher margins provided by the private labels in comparison to established FMCG brands have resulted in higher sales push by the retailers and hence, has augured well for the growth of private labels.

  This whitepaper is an effort to delineate the emergence of private labels and its impact on branded products in the FMCG sector.

• High Yield Bonds - The Rise of the Fallen

  The global high yield bond markets have witnessed sentiment to risk-off mode.