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The Banking & Insurance sector – often referred to as the lifeblood of the real economy – is of vital importance in the modern credit-driven economic growth model. Among its functions are intermediation between savers and borrowers, ensuring funds are allocated efficiently; support of payment and settlement systems that facilitate trade and international economic relations; and provision of various products that mitigate risk and uncertainty. The accelerating pace of technological change, stricter regulation and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the traditional banking model and pushing the sector towards innovation-led growth.
Activities associated with Banking & Insurance are depositary and non-depositary credit intermediation and related activities, investment banking, securities brokerage, commodity contracts dealing and diverse financial investment activities. The sector also includes insurers, re-insurers and insurance brokerages, pension funds, health and welfare funds, monetary authorities, stock exchanges, and collection and credit agencies.
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The oil and gas industry in Poland has transformed significantly in the last several years. PKN Orlen SA, the state-owned oil company, merged with Grupa Lotos in August 2022 and PGNiG in November 2022 to become the largest integrated energy company ...
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The Thai insurance business is highly fragmented, with around 80 regulated insurers operating in the nation. Despite the large number of insurers, Thailand's insurance density in 2024 was a mere USD 371 per capita, far below the USD 2,943 average of ...
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In recent years, China has been opening its financial services market to global investors and gradually easing access restrictions on foreign financial institutions. Insurance is at the forefront of the country's financial market opening. Since 2019, ...
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The chemical sector is one of the critical pillars of the Chinese economy. The consistent development of China's chemical sector has been sustained for over two decades, primarily driven by the increased demand from both domestic and international ...
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Singapore's transportation industry benefits from the country's role as a regional gateway for trade, business and passenger movement. Its air, maritime and land networks are closely connected to the wider Southeast Asian economy, while the country's ...
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