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On the back of more promising a macroeconomic outlook in 2014, we believe the Canadian pharmaceutical and healthcare market will be more attractive to pharmaceutical companies. Although drugmakers will continue to face generic competition and drug pricing pressure in the country, improving healthcare coverage and broader drug reimbursement lists will increase patients' access to medicines and provide revenue-generating opportunities for drugmakers.

We foresee a steep learning curve for the Greek authorities as they attempt to establish Greece as a destination for exploration and production (E&P) investments. The multi-month delays (on account of fiscal and taxation issues) in the finalisation of the open-door licences in Ioannina and the Gulf of Patras and the nebulous arrangements of the Katakolo licence, along with an ongoing 20-month delay in appointing the statutory hydrocarbons supervisory and management agency (EDEY AE), testify to the inability of the Greek authorities to move through the process (even of this small licensing round) in a timely manner - a negative precursor to the government's aspirations for an international licensing round.

We forecast that Iran will return to economic growth in 2014, with real GDP set to expand by 2.8% following our 2013 estimate of a 3.5% contraction. Container shipping also is set to take tentative steps to recovery. Risks to the upside to both of these forecasts are presented by the growing rapprochement between Iran and the international community. However, the country's shipping sector has been impacted severely by sanctions in recent years - another hit came in 2013 as since the introduction of strengthened US sanctions on July 1, all major shipping lines ceased calling at Iranian ports. At the time of writing, in January 2014, it appeared that shipping lines would be returning to Iran as rapprochement continued. However, this had not been confirmed and there were no indications as to when it was expected to happen.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the leisure and hospitality building construction industry in Kuwait . It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the leisure and hospitality building construction industry, including a breakdown of the data by construction activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition). 'Leisure & Hospitality Building Construction in Kuwait to 2017: Market Databook' provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the leisure and hospitality building construction industry in Kuwait . It is an essential tool for companies active across the Kuwaiti construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction industry in Bahrain. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Bahrain. "Bahrain Construction: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction industry in Bahrain. It is an essential tool for companies active across Bahrain construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The market for eyewear in the Netherlands is very developed, marked by high penetration for spectacle frames and contact lenses. Manufacturers are trying to stimulate consumers to shift towards more advanced products in lenses, including corrective formulas and extensions that offer more comfort and hygiene. In spectacle frames manufacturers are trying to tackle maturity by stimulating consumers to use the products as a fashion statement. Consumers are encouraged to purchase spectacle frames...

The Future of the Skincare Market in Russia to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Skincare consumption trends in Russia, historic and forecast Skincare consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Skincare market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers and acquisitions. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling, and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Skincare sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Gross written premiums in the private medical insurance category amounted to GBP3.65 billion in 2012, recording growth of 3.2% from 2011, and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.47% during the review period (2008-2012).

MarketLine's Company Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

BMI believes Mexico's tourism industry has enormous long-term potential, largely owing to its proximity to the US. However, there are concerns with regard to rising levels of insecurity and the negative image this is sending to potential tourists.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the institutional construction market in Russia. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Russia. "Russia Institutional Construction: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the institutional construction market in Russia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Russia construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

The Future of the Haircare Market in New Zealand to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Haircare consumption trends in New Zealand, historic and forecast Haircare consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Haircare market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers and acquisitions. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling, and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Haircare sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

Summary This report brings together consumer insight and market data to provide a comprehensive brief of the Turkish Dairy Food sector. This allows for the rapid identification of key growth opportunities across major Dairy Food categories and their packaging.

"Spirits Market in Montenegro: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Spirits market in Montenegro.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the commercial construction market in Italy. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in Italy. "Italy Commercial Construction: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the commercial construction market in Italy. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Italy construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

"Fortified Wine Market in Paraguay: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Fortified Wine market in Paraguay.

Governments and regulatory bodies across the world have enforced numerous measures to curb irresponsible lending practices by banks and other credit institutions. These bodies have also taken initiatives to create consumer awareness about prudent borrowing to avoid excess debt. Excessive fees and interest rates on loans, lack of disclosure of products' terms and conditions, and deceptive debt-collection practices by banks and credit institutions contributed significantly to the financial crisis in the US and other developed economies in 2008-2009. The phenomenon of responsible lending has assumed increased urgency since the global financial crisis, and has become a priority for governments and other regulators in many countries which are increasingly concerned about the consequences of irresponsible practices in the financial sector, particularly in banking. The US was the country most affected by the financial crisis, and was at the forefront of enforcing responsible lending practices in the banking industry to restore consumer confidence in, and stability to, the industry. In this regard, the government and regulators have implemented several regulations, including the Credit Card Act 2009, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform (widely known as Dodd-Frank) and the Consumer Protection Act in 2010, as well as the Truth in Lending Act, 2010 Regulation Z for property loans. The European Banking Authority, along with a number of European economies such as the UK, Germany and Poland, have also enforced several regulations. Banks and credit institutions are now required to provide customers with understandable information about the risks and benefits of credit products so they can make informed decisions and protect themselves from illicit practices.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the commercial construction market in the UK. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in the UK. "UK Commercial Construction: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the commercial construction market in the UK. It is an essential tool for companies active across the UK construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma's therapeutic pipeline.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Psoriasis - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Psoriasis's therapeutic pipeline.

The Cypriot healthcare system is characterized by absence of universal coverage. Although designed to provide comprehensive coverage, the general health insurance system (GHIS) has not been implemented due to cost overruns and pressure on government finances from the financial crisis. In terms of total healthcare expenditure, the share of the private sector stood at 57%, higher than public expenditure which stood at 43% in 2011. The current public system lacks efficiency and technological capability and has resulted in an increased dependence on private sector insurance. The personal accident and health segment's written premium increased at a CAGR of 7.8% during the review period (2008-2012). The troubled state of the economy, rising unemployment figures and a decline in disposable income is impacting demand for personal accident and health products.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the commercial construction market in the Czech Republic. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in the Czech Republic. "Czech Republic Commercial Construction: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the commercial construction market in the Czech Republic. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Czech Republic construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Metastatic Liver Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2014', provides an overview of the Metastatic Liver Cancer's therapeutic pipeline.

The Future of the Haircare Market in Israel to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of Canadean's extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Haircare consumption trends in Israel, historic and forecast Haircare consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share, distribution channels, profiles of companies active in the global Haircare market along with latest industry news, in addition to mergers and acquisitions. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling, and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Haircare sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

With official data reporting stronger than expected construction industry real growth for 2012 at 3.7%, we now estimate that the sector saw 3.3% growth in 2013. Although weaker than the double-digit growth seen in the last decade, we expect growth to pick up again over the next five years at an average of 4.8%. Our expectation for short-to-medium term growth is supported by a strong project pipeline, particularly in Oman's transport infrastructure sector. The government's US$78bn five-year (2011-2015) spending plan is a major part of this view, along with investment associated with a burgeoning tourism industry. However, a potential downside to our forecast over the longer term is slower economic growth derived from declining oil revenues, which could undermine the government's ambitious infrastructure spending plans.