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Avira Survey Shows 50 Percent of People Are Concerned About Banking Online

added: 15-11-2010

IT security expert Avira conducted a survey of computer users worldwide in September which showed that one out of every three users have chosen not to access financial accounts online. In addition, almost 50 percent of respondents admit to being wary of online banking, while one in five users feel secure while banking online.

63 Percent of Consumers Searching for Online Coupons or Deals When Shopping Online

added: 15-11-2010

The results of a nationwide phone survey conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs and commissioned by Offers.com shows that while 63 percent of online shoppers search for online coupons or deals at least some of the time before making an online purchase, only 21 percent report doing so most or all of the time.

IT Spending Outlook Begins to Improve Among Local Government IT Decision Makers

added: 15-11-2010

Although state and local governments have felt a financial squeeze in the aftermath of the recession, the outlook for information technology investment in the public sector is improving. The CDW IT Monitor, which has been tracking IT sentiment since the beginning of the recession in 2007, reveals local government organizations anticipate greater IT investment in hardware and software heading into 2011.

China: Operation of the National Real Estate Market From January to October 2010

added: 14-11-2010

From January to October, the total investment in real estate development was 3,807 billion yuan, up by 36.5% year-on-year. Of which, investment in commercial residential buildings reached 2,668.3 billion yuan, 33.8% of increase year-on-year, which occupied 70.1% of the investment in real estate development.

World Growth to Pick Up Speed

added: 14-11-2010

Despite the global recession, the world economy will grow faster in the second decade of the 21st century than it did in the first, The Conference Board reported.

EU Energy Market: Commission Presents its New Strategy Towards 2020

added: 14-11-2010

The Commission presented its new strategy for a competitive, sustainable and secure energy. The Communication "Energy 2020" defines the energy priorities for the next ten years and sets the actions to be taken in order to tackle the challenges of saving energy, achieving a market with competitive prizes and secure supplies, boosting technological leadership, and effectively negotiate with our international partners.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Japan in September 2010

added: 13-11-2010

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Japan decreased 0.3 percent, while The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) increased 0.2 percent in September.

More than Half of EU27 Enterprises are Innovative

added: 13-11-2010

In the EU27, 52% of enterprises from industry and services reported innovation activity between 2006 and 2008. Among the EU27 Member States, the highest proportions of enterprises with innovation activity in this period were recorded in Germany (80% of enterprises), Luxembourg (65%), Belgium and Portugal (both 58%) and Ireland (57%). The lowest rates were observed in Latvia (24%), Poland (28%), Hungary (29%), Lithuania (30%) and Bulgaria (31%).

Home Values Near Unprecedented Decline as Hints of Stabilization Wane in Third Quarter

added: 13-11-2010

The United States housing market continued its long decline in the third quarter with home values falling for the 17th consecutive quarter, according to Zillow Real Estate Market Reports. With home values 25 percent below their June 2006 peak, the current housing downturn is approaching Great Depression-era declines, when home values fell 25.9 percent in five years.

Parliament Ushers in New EU Rules for Hedge Funds and Private Equity

added: 13-11-2010

New EU-wide rules on the marketing of alternative investment funds overcame the final hurdle on Thursday when the European Parliament adopted the directive which will impose registration, reporting and initial capital requirements on these funds. Parliament successfully pushed through chapters on asset stripping and remuneration principles, as well as strongly influencing the rules on the passport system, depositary liability, capital requirements and the use of leverage.

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