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Actuarial Services |
Worldwide, KPMG member firms' actuarial practices are among the leaders in using actuarial techniques to assist our member firms' clients in achieving their goals. Our actuarial skills go beyond technical qualifications to a deep understanding of the important business issues facing our clients.
Publication Date: June 2007 |
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Credentials
- Insurance |
Markets for life insurance are concentrated
in industrialized nations most notably: the U.S., Japan,
the U.K., France and Germany. Cultural factors play a
role in demand, as in Asia insurance is seen to be more
of a priority for consumers. It is forecast that the higher
growth areas will be outside Europe and the fledgling
insurance market in China, in particular, is the focus
of much interest.
Publication Date: June 2005 |
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Credentials
- Investment Banking |
The corporate and investment banking
industry has emerged from one of the most challenging
periods in its recent history and the key fee-earning
activities of corporate finance and equity origination
both suffered significant downturns.
Publication Date: July 2005 |
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Credentials
- Investment Management and Funds |
Equity market strengthening has given
the sector some respite and improved profitability but
the outlook remains challenging. Real focus is needed
on future strategy, core competencies and how companies
can strengthen their client service. Pressures from regulators
and clients leave no room for complacency as the industry
evolves in a critical marketplace where trust has to be
reestablished, particularly in the retail area. Institutional
buyers are also becoming increasingly demanding and are
seeking out-performance, not just relative but actual.
Publication Date: July 2005 |
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Credentials
- Retail Banking |
After a challenging period over recent
years, retail banks have enjoyed a low interest environment
and relatively stable economic indicators over the past
year to 18 months. The focus for many has now shifted
from focusing predominantly on cost cutting to actively
looking for opportunities for growth. However, the regulatory
environment remains a challenging backdrop to any growth
strategy..
Publication Date: June 2005
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Islamic
Finance in the UK |
Due to the complexities of the UK financial services environment, many of the challenges facing the global islamic financial services industry become even more acute.
Date: May 2006
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Spotlights |
KPMG Spotlights are case-study led industry
fact sheets which provide a short overview of KPMG's capabilities
and applied methodologies. The suit of Spotlight brochures
will be further complemented; for the existing brochures,
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