Banking and Insurance search tips:
In our databases Banking and Insurance may be classified under the broader Financial Services heading or may be broken down into narrower sub-sectors such as life and non-life insurance, commercial banking and investment banking.
Company databases may use SIC codes or NAIC codes and in the field of finance the GICS codes may be used (or an ICB for the UK). More information.
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Fitch Connect | Although primarily a source of financials and ratings for banks with up to 30 years of financial data, it does also provide commentary and some analysis as well as information and data on Sovereigns. Now uses Single Sign On. |
Provides detailed market research reports for UK, US, China and (limited) global. |
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S&P Capital IQ Pro | Formerly known as Market Intelligence or SNL Financial, as well as financial data for financial institutions, it also includes news and analysis. Pre-registration required. |
Use Mergent to find, company financials, short industry reports and analyst research reports on this sector. |
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Statista | Statistics and reports on many aspects of banking and insurance markets. |
Market reports on topics such as retail banking, but also on topics such as contactless cards and risk & compliance, banking IT spend... |
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Bloomberg |
Go to > Function <BI> and selection sectors and sub-sectors. |
Firsthand | Although primarily a careers database it offers useful insight into working in various roles and sectors. Pre-registration required. |
Bank for International Settlements |
Global Insurance Market Trends |
Bain & Company |
Cap Gemini |
Financial Stability Board |
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
Federal Insurance Office |
PriceWaterhousCoopers (PWC) |
Insurance Europe Publications and data available from the website of the European Insurance and Reinsurance Federation. |
Creating value, finding focus: Global Insurance Report 2022 By McKinsey, Feb 2022 |
Financial News | Daily / Weekly news and analysis on securities and investment banking, funds, hedge funds, private equity and fintech. Pre-registration required |
Factiva | Our global news database with news wires, newspapers, websites and trade and professional titles. For a more targeted search limit the sources to those relevant to the Banking & Credit and / or Financial Services and / or Insurance industries |
FT.Com | Prior registration required for access to the website and app. Note: It is also included when searching Factiva |
Economist | Full personalised access to the Economist. Must register first using LBS email address |
Science Direct | A number of titles include articles on banking and insurance. |