The recent financial crisis has brought to light the serious challenges that the European financial services sector is facing. This report reviews the economic trends in the banking and insurance industries and the debate on the regulation of financial markets. It looks in detail at the business
Building societies are mutual organisations in the UK, which are owned by their members. The building society sector has changed considerably since the first building societies were founded in the 18th century as ‘terminating’ societies – organisations designed to be wound up once all their members
Generali is one of the most significant players in the global insurance market, with 60 million clients worldwide. Generali is the third-largest insurance group in Europe after Axa and Allianz. Present in 65 countries, the group is the market leader in Italy and it has significant positions in
This project was conducted by means of five case studies, and an online survey and interviews with experts from companies, research institutions and public authorities. The survey and interviews were vital in order to hear different opinions about changes in the financial sector resulting from the