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The Latin American market has been one of the fastest-growing regions for card payment volume in recent years and is expected to be the second fastest-growing region over the period to 2017. The growth's region has been aided by non-revolving products like debit and pre-paid cards. Like many emerging markets, cash remains king and accounts for more than half of the region's total consumer payment transactions. The large unbanked population is a major driver of the high cash usage.

"Marketing Spend Activity, Marketing and Sales Behaviors and Strategies in the Global Banking Industry 2012-2013: Survey Intelligence" is a new report by Timetric and VRL that extensively analyzes how marketing spend activity and sales behaviors strategies are set to change in 2012-2013. This report provides information on the current size of marketing and advertising budgets of global banks and views into how spending by financial institutions will change, providing an insight into marketing behavior. This report not only grants access to the opinions and strategies of business decision makers and competitors, but also examines their actions and business priorities. The report also provides access to information categorized by company type and region.

The Hong Kong personal accident and health insurance segment recorded strong growth during the review period. The growth in the segment was driven by an increase in total healthcare expenditure, a rise in the volume of outbound tourists, favorable government initiatives, and growing consumer awareness regarding the benefits of insurance products. Furthermore, Hong Kong's positive economic outlook is expected to result in an increase in average income levels and, consequently, improve demand for personal accident and health insurance products over the forecast period.

The Austrian non-life insurance segment is dominated by multinationals and is highly concentrated. The top ten non-life insurance companies accounted for the majority of the segment's total gross written premium, with a combined market share of XX% in 2011, compared to XX% in 2010. At the end of 2011, thirty six companies were licensed to conduct non-life insurance business operations in Austria. However, the number of non-life insurance companies in the country fell from 49 in 2007 to 36 in 2011, due to the global economic recession and rising debt concerns in the key European member states.

Global Markets Direct's new report, "United Arab Emirates Diabetes Care Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018" provides key market data on the United Arab Emirates Diabetes Care Devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within two market categories - Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Delivery. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on company financials and pipeline products, wherever available.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Txcell SA - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Txcell SA's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

GlobalData's "Medical Equipment Monthly Deals Analysis: June 2012- M&A and Investment Trends" report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and financings in the medical equipment industry. The report provides detailed information on M&As, equity/debt offerings, private equity, venture financing and partnership transactions registered in the medical equipment industry in June 2012. The report portrays detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last six months, subdivided by deal types, segments and geographies. Additionally, the report provides information on the top financial advisory firms in the medical equipment industry.

This report analyses the vegetable oil market by geography, applications, and types of vegetable oils. By geography, the report is segmented into Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Rest of the World. The vegetable oil type segment included in this report is based on major types. The applications covered in this report are food, non-food (industrial), and biodiesel feedstock. In various applications, the purpose of using vegetable oil is different, depending on the end-use and the functional characteristics of the vegetable oil and also on upstream factors like availability of type of vegetable oil and the commodity price it demands. The market is estimated from consumption side of the market.

Global IR imaging market is expected to witness good growth as it is being accepted across the geographies for various applications. In 2011, the market for North America emerged as the biggest one with respect to IR camera and is expected to stay on the top during the forecasted period. However, our research says that two main IR camera end-user applications in North America; namely commercial and military and defense are relatively mature industries; thus the growth is expected to remain on a lower side. IR cameras have not yet penetrated in geographical regions other than North America, thereby leaving a lot of scope for commercial application to grow. Continuously flourishing economy of China is expected to be the reason for this high growth as it is the second largest economy in the world after the U.S. Apart from automotive applications, oil and gas and commercial applications are also expected to contribute significantly to the total IR imaging market in the APAC.

The "Video Surveillance As A Service Market (2012- 2017) Global Forecast & Analysis By Service, Components, Application, & Geography" provides a comprehensive review of the industry with insights into application areas like commercial, institutional, residential, industrial and infrastructural. The report also captures the market roadmap with market size estimates, revenue forecasts, value chain, market & product trends, competitive landscape, leading players, and their key developments, strategies and profile.

Big Data is much more than its technical definition implies: A collection of data sets so large and complex that it becomes difficult to process using on-hand database management tool.

It is no secret that Google has expanded beyond its core search business to expand into numerous telecom and ICT areas including applications, commerce, content, and communications. What is less obvious is that there are certain areas that Google is positioned to take significant market share and even potentially dominate. With their own core service offerings becoming increasingly commoditized, the existing carriers (traditional wireline/fixed and wireless network operators) cannot afford to neglect certain high revenue growth and profitable business opportunities that Google may assume in absence of credible competition.

Watches in South Korea is expected to grow by 7% in current value terms in 2012. Regardless of mobile phone penetration, which potentially renders watches' function for telling the time replaceable, imports of international brand watches and consumers' changing perception about watches as fashionable items, increased category growth.

The report contains a detailed description of the power generation company's business operations, history, corporate strategy, and business structure. This report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on key employees (executives), and major products and services.

The report contains a detailed description of the power generation company's business operations, history, corporate strategy, and business structure. This report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on key employees (executives), and major products and services.

The report contains a detailed description of the power generation company's business operations, history, corporate strategy, and business structure. This report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on key employees (executives), and major products and services.

OJSC TNK-BP Holding Analysis Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into “OJSC TNK-BP Holding”. The report provides key information relating to oil and gas assets of the company along with its operations across the value chain. The report examines the company’s business structure, operations and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines.

Legacy Oil + Gas Inc. Analysis Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into “Legacy Oil + Gas Inc.”. The report provides key information relating to oil and gas assets of the company along with its operations across the value chain. The report examines the company’s business structure, operations and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines.

GAIL (India) Limited Analysis Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into “GAIL (India) Limited”. The report provides key information relating to oil and gas assets of the company along with its operations across the value chain. The report examines the company’s business structure, operations and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines.

Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. Analysis Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into “Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.”. The report provides key information relating to oil and gas assets of the company along with its operations across the value chain. The report examines the company’s business structure, operations and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines.

GlobalData’s new report, “India Orthopedic Devices Market Outlook to 2018 – Arthroscopy, Cranio Maxillofacial Fixation (CMF), Hip Reconstruction, Knee Reconstruction, Spinal Surgery, Orthobiologics, Trauma Fixation and Others” provides key market data on the India Orthopedic Devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within twelve market categories – Trauma Fixation, Knee Reconstruction, Hip Reconstruction, Spinal Surgery, Arthroscopy, Orthopedic Braces and Supports, Orthobiologics, Cranio Maxillofacial Fixation (CMF), Other Joint Reconstruction, Orthopedic Bone Cement and Casting Materials, Orthopedic Tools and Orthopedic Prosthetics. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on company financials and pipeline products, wherever available.

With years of experience in providing excellent moving and relocation services, Bargain Houston Movers always focuses on the maximum customer satisfaction. With an objective of maintaining their excellent track record, the reputed Houston based moving company has recently procured state-of-the-art equipments and several high-capacity trucks. With the addition of new trucks to their fleet, they guarantee that every move performed by them will ensure the maximum satisfaction and the peace of mind to the clients. By turning the stressful moving process into a pleasant experience, Bargain Houston Movers has established itself as one of the leading moving companies Houston.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Narcolepsy Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2012" provides data on the Narcolepsy clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Narcolepsy. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Narcolepsy. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Basilea Pharmaceutica AG - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Basilea Pharmaceutica AG's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.