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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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In H1 2024, the food and beverages sector's GVA contracted by 3.8% y/y. This was due to the reduced performance of certain segments, such as oils and fats (-11.3% y/y), dairy products (-6.3% y/y), bakery products (-8.4% y/y), sugar and panela (-7.9% ...
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Turkiye's infrastructure sector has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade, driven by sustained government focus and substantial budget allocations aimed at modernising the country's transport and energy networks. Notable achievements ...
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The Central Europe region, as covered by the scope of this report, consists of Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Croatia. All of these countries are strategically important to transportation in the region, to a varying extent ...
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In the first three quarters of 2024, China's total retail sales rose by 3.3% y/y to RMB 35,356bn, indicating the steady growth of the country's consumption market. Due to the crucial role of consumption in the economy, the Chinese government laid ...
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The infrastructure sector remains a key pillar of Poland's economy, with the government prioritising it as essential for the country's economic development, improving living standards and ensuring long-term sustainability. Infrastructure investments ...
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Thailand is renowned as one of the world's top tourist destinations, with its tourism sector playing a vital role in the country's economic and social development. Contributing approximately 20% of Thailand's GDP and employing 21% of the workforce, ...
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Indonesia's abundant mineral resources have positioned the country as a key global player. It is the world's leading producer of thermal coal and the second largest exporter of tin. The country is also a major source of critical minerals such as ...
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