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Two-thirds of large firms considering blockchain

Open-access content Tuesday 18th September 2018 — updated 5.50pm, Wednesday 29th April 2020

Nearly two-thirds of businesses with over 10,000 staff are at least considering new blockchain projects, up from around half last year, a new survey has found.

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The findings by Juniper Research also show that almost a quarter of the firms looking at blockchain have moved past the proof of concept stage to trials and commercial rollouts. Read the full article on our predictions site here.


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Pension funds shifting towards more complex investment portfolios

The majority of institutional investors like pension funds are increasing overhauling their portfolios in search of greater returns, with two-thirds having added at least one new asset class over the last three years.
Wednesday 19th September 2018
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Positive outlook expected for UK life insurers

Life insurers in the UK can look forward to a period of stability over the next 12 to 18 months, with strong operating profits underpinned by continued solvency resilience and increasing demand for products.
Wednesday 19th September 2018
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Insurance industry predicts rise in cyber-related losses over next year

The majority of insurance companies worldwide are expecting an increase in cyber-related losses over the next 12 months, with the frequency of large-scale attacks also predicted to rise.
Wednesday 19th September 2018
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InsurTech investments hit record high

There were a record-breaking number of insurance technology investments made in the second quarter of 2018, with incumbent firms showing an unprecedented level of interest.
Friday 21st September 2018
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Fossil fuel demand to peak in 2020s

Rapid growth in renewable energy and clean technology will see fossil fuel demand peak over the next decade, leaving trillions of pounds worth of investments at risk.
Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Political risks increasingly costly for global businesses

Geopolitical tensions have become a “reoccurring and material cost” for businesses worldwide, with the majority of large organisations experiencing losses of at least $100m (£76m) as a result.
Monday 24th September 2018
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