Penetration in Developing Regions Is Key to Securities Market Growth, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) September 16, 2008

The securities industry is extremely competitive and cyclical in nature, resulting in extensive revenue fluctuations for the securities firms. The crucial income source for security firms is brokerage earnings, and profits of these companies move in tune with transaction volumes in major stock exchanges. Trading volumes in stock exchanges depend on many factors, including investor confidence, corporate earnings, economic scenario, capital flow, political stability and strength of the capital markets. Security companies emphasized on value added services, including agency services for mutual funds and unit trusts in an effort to withstand market fluctuations, control operational costs and spread out the income sources. Global market for securities is fostered by developing regions including Asia, Middle East, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Major financial institutions including banks are using securitization, in particular, hedge funds and specialist ABS funds, as the preferred forms of funding, thus driving up the total securitization sector.

Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) market is growing rapidly with rise in bond issuance on an annual basis. Major types of MBS include collateralized mortgage obligations, and agency and non-agency pass-throughs. Noteworthy factors driving growth in MBS market include rise in cash-out refinancing, issuance of non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities and change of adjustable rate mortgage to fixed rate mortgages. Future growth in the MBS market would largely be driven by the demand for housing and auto loans and issuance of commercial mortgage-backed securities supported by rise in leasing and occupancy rate, low level of unemployment, and rise in corporate profits.

Global Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO) market experienced a rapid market expansion in line with rise in issuance of CDO securities. Both hybrid and cash flow CDOs dominate the global CDO sector, followed by synthetic funded and market value. In terms of issuance, arbitrage CDOs dominates the CDO market with nearly 90% share and balance sheet CDOs accounts for the remaining share of the market. CDO sector is supported by Structured Finance Collateral (SSF) group that includes various types of collateral such as Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS), Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs), Asset-backed securities (ABS), Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) and CDS.

Players operating in the securities market are subject to various factors undermining growth such as the upcoming substitute trading venues with greater capability; the aspirations nurtured by buy-side firms to attain higher anonymity by decreasing the trading costs, the increased activism of institutional investors. Facing pressures from private label securities, players also find themselves fiercely competing on price.

The report titled “Securities: A Global Outlook” provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report provides a bird’s eye view of the industry, and a rudimentary review of select securities industry services. The report also briefly recapitulates recent mergers, acquisitions, and corporate developments. The US market is quantitatively discussed with 21 information rich tables giving the reader a strong macro level understanding of the market. Stock Market Performance, Outstanding Bond Market Debt by category, Corporate Debt Outstanding by Financial Sector, and Asset Backed Securities Outstanding by Credit Type, represent few of the parameters analyzed. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 450 companies worldwide.

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Structured Settlement Sale Prevents Home Foreclosure in Florida, According to J.G. Wentworth


BRYN MAWR, Pa. (PRWEB) September 24, 2008

Commenting on the increase, Randy Parker director of quality assurance for J.G. Wentworth, noted that among the higher volume of transactions are a larger number of cases where the seller is trying to overcome some form of financial distress which was not contemplated at the time they settled their lawsuit including the possible loss of their home through foreclosure.

According to Mr. Parker, “Our client Janine D. living in Sarasota offers a typical example of some of the financial distress we are now seeing. Sudden and persistent illness undermined Janine’s ability to maintain her income. She had few other assets other than her settlement payments, but these were inadequate for the circumstances she found herself in.”

Janine D. said, “I have been unable to work due to an illness for the past 21 months and the bills were piling up. I had nowhere to turn to and could not find a job due to the constant in-and-out hospital visits.”

Through J.G. Wentworth, Janine D. was able to sell a portion of her regular monthly payments for 4 years in exchange for $ 16,000 in cash.

“J.G. Wentworth was fantastic about getting me money from my annuity to bring me out of the financial hole and keep our home from being taken away,” she said. “You helped keep the roof over my child’s head. I am forever grateful. Thank you.”

Parker noted that not all clients are facing some form of financial distress. “Many clients simply find it more convenient to get all of their money at one time, rather than waiting several years.”

About the J.G. Wentworth family of companies

J.G. Wentworth, Inc., based in Bryn Mawr, PA, is the nation’s oldest, largest and most respected buyer of deferred payments for illiquid financial assets like structured settlements, annuities and, through dedicated subsidiaries, life insurance policies. Since 1992, J.G. Wentworth has purchased over $ 3 billion of future payment obligations from consumers and is also the nation’s largest securitizer of structured settlement and annuity backed notes. The company’s notes are rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s Corporation.

For more information about J.G. Wentworth, go to http://www.jgwentworth.com.







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The #1 Reason Consumers Sell Their Structured Settlements Is to Pay Bills, According to Survey by J.G. Wentworth : Current financial environment seen as catalyst for sales of ‘illiquid financial assets’


BRYN MAWR, Pa. (PRWEB) October 28, 2008

The survey represents some of the most concrete insights on the attitudes of the estimated 2 million Americans who hold some $ 100 billion in structured settlements. Structured settlements were introduced in the U.S. in the 1970s as an alternative to lump sum settlements of legal claims.

“What these survey findings tell us is that consumers are looking to tap into the value of illiquid financial assets like structured settlements,” said Ken Murray, chief marketing officer for J.G. Wentworth. “Approximately 71% of the surveyed consumers selling all or part of their structured settlements have held them for more than 10 years, and we believe that the current financial environment will accelerate that trend.”

While structured settlements provide a stream of payments over a defined period, often people find they need access to their funds now, whether to address immediate financial needs like paying bills or to plan for the future by starting a business, financing home improvement or paying for college tuition for themselves or family members, Mr. Murray noted.

“Structured settlements are established for many different reasons, and attempt to take into account the potential future needs of the plaintiff while providing a reliable source of income,” Mr. Murray said. “Unfortunately, the inflexibility of this structure can make it difficult to adapt to life’s events. Selling part or all of a structured settlement offers consumers the financial flexibility they may need to deal with a problem or take advantage of an opportunity.”

About the J.G. Wentworth family of companies

J.G. Wentworth, Inc., based in Bryn Mawr, PA, is the nation’s oldest, largest and most respected buyer of deferred payments for illiquid financial assets like structured settlements, annuities and, through dedicated subsidiaries, life insurance policies. Since 1992, J.G. Wentworth has purchased over $ 3 billion of future payment obligations from consumers and is also the nation’s largest securitizer of structured settlement and annuity backed notes. The company’s notes are rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s Corporation.

For more information about J.G. Wentworth, go to http://www.jgwentworth.com.







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Global Electronic Access Control Systems Market to Reach US$6.0 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 11, 2011

Despite the popular perception that ever-present safety & security needs and rising crime rates, which interestingly tend to escalate during periods of economic downturn, make electronic access control systems market recession proof, the market ironically has shown signs of marked weakening in the midst of steady deterioration in business climate. With most key end-use sectors i.e. banking, financial services, retail (malls, multiplexes), IT sector, construction, and hospitality (hotels & restaurants) collapsing like a pack of cards, growth patterns have been largely distorted. The forced delay in launch of new retail projects such as malls, chain retailers and franchise outlets, as a result of distortions in economic variables, such as, drying up of debt markets, lack of capital investments, and deep corporate budgets cuts, have eroded market opportunities for EACS.

The meltdown of the construction industry, as reflected in the general weakness in new office, commercial and residential building projects, rising vacancy rates, construction delays and sharp falls in the number of applications for new building permits, and government scaling back of infrastructure-related projects have also played instrumental roles in negatively impacting new equipment order influx rates for EACS. For instance, although a very valuable addition to security infrastructure, the importance of electronic access control systems has temporarily been overshadowed as building owners focus squarely on surviving the crisis. In addition, widespread postponements, cancellation of upgradation security projects and delays in scheduled system replacements in existing facilities, have resulted in sharp declines in replacement demand.

However, a transient disruption in the economic climate like the recent recession is not likely to leave an indelible mark on the market, as prevention of authorized access and detection of perpetrators will always remain vital in the overall security arrangements. Although the tough economic climate has squeezed new orders for EACS, the focus on safety and security among organizations, government agencies and general public continues to remain unchanged, as security coverage is closely tied to safety of human life and asset protection in infrastructure facilities and residential and commercial centers.

With recession now at its tail end, the market will witness a quick resurgence of demand fundamentals, such as increase in commercial and residential building construction, improvements in disposable spends, and increase in infrastructure investments, which will help drive the EACS market in the post recession period. Growth in the market, which was hitherto frustrated by capital shortages, reduced personnel, and unemployment, is forecast to rebound as liquidity issues and financial hardships begin to ease. Technology developments such as development of more advanced, and higher value access control systems and efforts to integrate new advanced features and capabilities such as hybrid and wireless installations to the already installed access control systems, will also generate substantial demand for EACS market over the next few years.

As stated by the new market research report, US continue to remain the largest regional market. Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing regional market waxing at a CAGR of about 3.7% over the analysis period. Growth in this market will be essentially driven by factors such as fast paced economic development in emerging countries such as China and India, increase in foreign investments, rise in the number of new business establishments and increase in crime rates. By product, Card-Based Electronic Access control systems market continues to be the largest product segment, holding a lions share of the global market. Smart cards represent the largest revenue contributor to the card-based EACS market. Audio and Video-Based Electronic Access Control Systems market is the fastest growing product segment, waxing at a CAGR of about 6.8% over the analysis period

Major players in the marketplace include Aiphone Co. Ltd., ASSA ABLOY AB, BIO-key, International Inc., DigitalPersona Inc, Gunnebo Ab, Hirsch Electronics Corporation, Honeywell Access Systems, Ingersoll Rand Recognition Systems Inc., Linear LLC, Imprivata

Global Electronic Access Control Systems Market to Reach US$14.1 Billion by 2017, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) November 09, 2011

Follow us on LinkedIn – Controlling access and preventing unauthorized entry is the key to ensuring against theft, sabotage, and vandalism. And electronic access controls, in this regard, is an omnipresent requirement for people from all walks of life, including the common man, employees, business owners, and most importantly building owners. Rise in terrorist attacks, vandalism, campus violence, and the resulting need for personal safety and security at public places such as transits, city centers, educational institutions, as well as borders have been driving the installation of electronic security systems at these places and facilities for preventing unauthorized access, ensuring remote surveillance, recording and reporting unruly incidents, and identification of culprits. Although, the government sector continues to remain the largest end-use market for electronic security systems, generating a major portion of value sales for electronic security systems (ESS) market, commercial establishments and households have also been increasing their ESS implementations over the last few years, due to heightened perceived threat of criminal activity and terrorism.

Although the tough economic climate squeezed new orders for electronic access control systems, the focus on safety and security among organizations, government agencies and general public will continue to remain unchanged in the post recession period, as security coverage is closely tied to safety of human life, and infrastructure facilities in residential and commercial centers. Growth in the market, which was hitherto frustrated by capital shortages, reduced personnel, and unemployment, will continue to rebound as liquidity issues and financial hardships begin to ease. Though developed markets such as Europe and North America have been the traditional revenue contributors in the market, developing markets such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America and Middle East are expected to turbo-charge future growth.

As stated by the new market research report on Electronic Access Control Systems, US continue to remain the largest regional market. Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing regional market, with value sales of EACS in the region waxing at a CAGR of about 13.5% over the analysis period. By product, Card-Based Electronic Access Control Systems continues to be the largest product segment. Biometrics-Based Electronic Access Control Systems is the fastest growing product segment, waxing at a CAGR of about 13.1% over the analysis period. Future growth of biometrics in access control is forecast to stem from globalization, emerging economies, mobility, spurt in number of mobile devices and trusted access. Moreover, growing value for concepts such as eGovernment, digital identity, and cloud computing, among others are likely to drive the demand for cutting-edge biometric technologies.

Major players in the marketplace include Aiphone Co. Ltd., ASSA ABLOY AB, BIO-key, International Inc., DigitalPersona Inc, Gunnebo Ab, Hirsch Electronics Corporation, Honeywell Access Systems, Ingersoll Rand Recognition Systems Inc., Linear LLC, Imprivata

Global Securities Industry Stages a Cautious Comeback Amidst Uncertainties, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn Major financial institutions including banks are using securitization as the preferred forms of funding, thus driving up the size of the global securitization sector. Many investors are investing in hedge funds, and specialist Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) funds, leading to the fast growth of the segment in recent years. Growing acceptance of consumer debt and consumer lending of money in the developing regions is boosting the issuance of securities by major financial institutions. Moreover, strong economic growth and growth of mortgage markets in these regions is further driving up the securities sector. The securities industry is extremely competitive and cyclical in nature, resulting in extensive revenue fluctuations in brokerage earnings in tune with transaction volumes in major stock exchanges. Security companies emphasize on value added services, including agency services for mutual funds and unit trusts in an effort to withstand market fluctuations, control operational costs and spread out the income sources. Financial enterprises are required to now align risk management, performance measurement and capital planning activities to make certain that performance measures and capital structure support the overall organizational strategy.

Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), now widely known as toxic assets, which brought down the US economy and along with it the world economy, resulting in the long drawn 2007-2009 world recession, is currently witnessing decline. Investors worldwide have cut down their purchases of mortgage-backed debt largely as a result of broken confidence in the integrity of the credit and financial system and the ensuing unwillingness among private financial institutions to support lending. Collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) have lost momentum in the global financial markets, following the massive levels of write-downs at financial institutions during the years 2007 & 2008.

The business environment in the global securities industry although recovering from the impact of the global economic recession still stands threatened by the uncertain economic scenarios in the developed economies. The overshadowing concerns over the European debt crisis continue to remain a major dampener and with uncertainties running high, market participants are bracing for a possible slowdown. Cheap bonds focused on safe spread industries are forecast to witness the maximum uptake among investors. Continuing to lose flavor will be sovereign securities not backed by the full faith of the issuing government, given the lower levels of guarantee and higher risks of fluctuations in value. In 2011, global corporate bond issues fell steeply due to fears of sovereign debt crisis in certain European economies such as Portugal, and Greece, and the resulting flight to safety of investors fuelled a significant increase in cost of borrowing. The increased focus on capital preservation led to a decline in US corporate and junk bond offerings, as well as widening of bond spreads.

Global fund managers have been expanding into emerging markets to boost profits in the face of weaker dollar earnings. Among the BRIC countries comprising Brazil, Russia, India and China, Private Equity (PE) investors consider India and China as ideal destinations for funding opportunities. With strong financial market position in comparison to the Western economies, the Asian currency market is likely to represent a far safer investment haven. In addition to India and China, growth in PE investment is also forecast to grow in Brazil with the scheduled 2014 World Cup poised to create ample opportunities for infrastructural development.

The research report titled Securities Industry: A Global Outlook announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include US, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy and United Kingdom) Asia-Pacific (China and India) and Latin America. The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

For more details about this comprehensive industry report, please visit

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About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

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