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There is a war on cash in Europe. Used for 6 out of 7 payment transactions in Europe, cash is disliked by governments and financial services organisations alike as it is expensive to manufacture, administer and keep secure. Cash is also the currency of the black economy in Europe and costs governments billions in unpaid taxes alone. This is a particular problem in some of the economically-troubled southern European countries. In Greece, Italy and Spain, for example, tax evasion is estimated to amount to 30%, 25% and 20% of the overall economy, respectively. As these countries and others in Europe attempt to clear budget deficits, governments will be keen for consumers to migrate towards more formal and traceable payments systems such as cards, credit transfers and direct debits. Cash tends to be a more popular payment method in southern European countries, where it accounts for more than 70% of retail sales payments. In the majority of northern European countries, non-cash payments account for the majority of retail sales transactions, with 30% or less being made using cash.

The life insurance segment in South Africa showed robust growth in the review period, supported by various growth factors. Rising per capita incomes among the black middle-class population and the expansion of financial services into remote regions are the key industry trends driving growth. With the high levels of HIV infection and crime, consumers are increasingly purchasing insurance, while microinsurance is another prominent growth driver which boosted insurance sales.

France has the sixth largest number of HNWIs in the world behind the US, Japan, China, Germany and the UK. This report not only provides detailed forecasts on expected HNWI asset allocation of French HNWIs and UHNWIs to 2015, but gives the reader the crucial insight necessary to effectively act on those projections. In addition to providing a comprehensive and robust background of the French economy, including, uniquely, detailed analysis of economic and political risks to HNWI wealth creation, the report provides robust projections of the volume, wealth and asset allocation of French HNWIs. The report then couches these findings in an analysis of the French Wealth Management and Private Banking sector, and the opportunities therein. What really sets the report apart is its analysis and presentation of the demographic trends and findings of the proprietary WealthInsight HNWI Database.

Canadean's, "Wine in Asia-Pacific to 2016: Market Guide" provides in-depth detail on the trends and drivers of the Wine market in Asia-Pacific. The quantitative data in the report (historic and forecast market values) analyses the dynamics in the Asia-Pacific countries, providing marketers with the essential information to understand their own and their competitors' position in this market and the information to accurately identify where to compete in the future.

This market research report offers an in-depth perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for cement in Mexico.

This market research report offers an in-depth perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for cocoa and chocolate products in Italy.

Brazil ranks as the second-most visited tourism destination in the Americas region after the US, and is the tenth-most visited destination globally for international tourist arrivals. Tourism is the second-largest revenue generator in the country, after oil, and international tourist arrivals increased by XX% in 2011 to XX million. Domestic tourism also remained buoyant with XX million arrivals during the year. The country's close proximity to the US enables it to access the world's largest market in terms of tourism.

Germany has the third highest number of UHNWIs in the world, behind the US and Japan. This report provides historical trends and projections of the volume and wealth of German UHNWIs by city and sector. The report then reviews these findings in an analysis of the German Wealth Management and Private Banking sector, and the opportunities therein.

"Chile Nephrology and Urology Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018", a new report by Global Markets Direct, provides key market data on the Chile Nephrology and Urology Devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within three market categories - Incontinence Devices, Lithotripters and Renal Dialysis Equipment. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on key recent developments.

Wal-Mart Super center China: Consumer Profile is the result of Canadean's extensive online consumer survey Wal-Mart Super center in China, presenting uniquely detailed data on Wal-Mart Super center's end-consumers. It provides retailer profiles for both Main and Occasional consumers (determined by the share of their goods coming from this retailer) covering over 25 individual consumer groups, and retailer share at product category level.

Metro Group Russia: Consumer Profile is the result of Canadean's extensive online consumer survey Metro Group in Russia, presenting uniquely detailed data on Metro Group's end-consumers. It provides retailer profiles for both Main and Occasional consumers (determined by the share of their goods coming from this retailer) covering over 25 individual consumer groups, and retailer share at product category level.

The French steel industry held up well in 2011, but 2012 promises to be a more challenging year with the automotive and construction industries reporting a contraction in activity in Q112, according to BMI's latest France Metals Report.

GlobalData's report, "Acetic Anhydride Industry Outlook in the US to 2016 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants" provides an in-depth coverage of the US Acetic Anhydride industry. The research presents major market trends affecting the Acetic Anhydride industry in the US. The report covers the US Acetic Anhydride plants and presents installed capacity by key feedstock, process and technology. In addition, it presents Acetic Anhydride demand and production forecasts, end use demand forecasts, price trends, trade balance data and company shares of the major Acetic Anhydride producers in the US. Overall, the report presents a comprehensive coverage of the US Acetic Anhydride industry including all the major parameters.

The US economy is slowly recovering, with real GDP growth of 3% in 2010 and 2% in 2011. Likewise, travel and tourism experienced continued growth, but at a slower rate in 2011 than in 2010. Hotels saw occupancy rates rise in 2011, and were also able to increase room rates. Most airlines were able to make a profit in 2011 by keeping capacity low and raising fares. Travel and tourism saw an increase in sales in 2011, despite high unemployment and a weak housing market.

Zevrix Solutions announces BatchOutput Server 4.8, a compatibility update to its output workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 stars by Layers magazine, the software automates printing and exporting to PDF and PostScript by processing InDesign files from watched hot folders. BatchOutput Server offloads output to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the output process. The new update makes BatchOutput Server compatible with InDesign CS6.

An investigation on behalf of investors of Micronetics Inc. (NASDAQ:NOIZ) in connection with the takeover was announced and NASDAQ:NOIZ stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation on behalf of investors of NYSE:TPX shares over possible securities laws violations by Tempur-Pedic International Inc. was announced and NYSE:TPX investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed by an investor in NASDAQ:ORRF shares against Orrstown Financial Services over alleged securities laws violations. Deadline: July 24, 2012. NASDAQ:ORRF investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation on behalf of certain investors of NASDAQ:ACOM shares over possible securities laws violations by Ancestry.com Inc was announced and NASDAQ:ACOM investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed for investors in NASDAQ:LCRY in effort to block the proposed takeover of LeCROY Corporation by Teledyne Technologies Incorporated and NASDAQ:LCRY stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Collegedale Credit Union has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in interactive financial institution training, to deliver online instruction through CreditUnionTrainingOnline® for its credit union-wide training needs.

Training for Entrepreneurs.com assists aspiring entrepreneurs and start up enthusiasts with its Start-Smart Business Mentoring Program. Online classes begin June 12, 13, and 14, 2012.

The RRA Center, developer of the world's first automated system to evaluate human trust and risk factors, stated its technology can quickly and accurately screen Mexico's hundreds-of-thousands of police for indicators of corruption and other criminal activities. Since the technology is scalable and easily deployed, anti-corruption screening for 100% of Mexico's police and security force members could be completed in as little as two years.

Each day, hundreds of people take control of their own reality with powerful truths revealed in the new book “Uberman, Almost Super Human” by Jason and Skye Mangrum. The book presents mind power techniques, lessons and tools for unlocking ultimate human potential.

Collegedale Credit Union has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in interactive financial institution training, to deliver First Line of Defense Fraud Detection and Loss Prevention Challenge, an online interactive experiential exercise for banks and credit unions that helps keep their staff sharp, focused and alert to the latest scams.