A new analysis underscores how China's coordinated industrial strategy, particularly in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, is reshaping global trade and prompting Europe to rethink its own policies for competitiveness and resilience.

Investment in living properties across EMEA reached €17.4bn in Q2 2026, the highest quarterly total since 2022, driven by large multifamily deals. H1 2026 volumes rose 10% year-on-year to €31.2bn.

Private investment in EMEA living assets increased 37% year-on-year in Q1 2026, with PBSA and affordable housing more than doubling, according to JLL.

The global insurance consulting services market is expected to grow to $16.28 billion by 2030, driven by AI adoption and demand for data-driven advisory, according to The Business Research Company.

Insurtech funding in Asia-Pacific dropped to $4.1 billion between 2022 and 2025, with India capturing 45% of regional capital. The market is moving away from challenger insurers toward technology and infrastructure providers.