'...this is an interesting and informative book. It approaches this complex topic from an academic perspective rather than presenting a passionate viewpoint from someone inside either sector, and it suggests the F.C.C.B. as a helpful analytic tool. The book also contains some interesting observations about the financial services sector that many not always readily come to mind.' The Journal of Risk and Insurance, March 2001

• Content.- 1. Setting the scenery.- 2. From bancassurance and assurfinance towards all finance — the concepts of unbundling and rebundling.- 3 Looking for the ratio behind the diversification strategies.- 4. The financial conglomerates control board.- 5. Comparative analysis of diversification strategies with the help of the financial conglomerates control board.- 6. Research into the overall effect of the diversification strategies in the financial services industry.- 7. The basic concept of creating the future: what strategic concepts and insights are useful or even necessary?.- 8. Case studies of stretch and leverage.- 9. Managing the risks involved: regulatory issues and solutions.- 10. Managing the risks involved: regulatory issues and solutions.- 11. Synthesis and conclusions.- References.

'...this is an interesting and informative book. It approaches this complex topic from an academic perspective rather than presenting a passionate viewpoint from someone inside either sector, and it suggests the F.C.C.B. as a helpful analytic tool. The book also contains some interesting observations about the financial services sector that many not always readily come to mind.' The Journal of Risk and Insurance, March 2001

• Content.- 1. Setting the scenery.- 2. From bancassurance and assurfinance towards all finance — the concepts of unbundling and rebundling.- 3 Looking for the ratio behind the diversification strategies.- 4. The financial conglomerates control board.- 5. Comparative analysis of diversification strategies with the help of the financial conglomerates control board.- 6. Research into the overall effect of the diversification strategies in the financial services industry.- 7. The basic concept of creating the future: what strategic concepts and insights are useful or even necessary?.- 8. Case studies of stretch and leverage.- 9. Managing the risks involved: regulatory issues and solutions.- 10. Managing the risks involved: regulatory issues and solutions.- 11. Synthesis and conclusions.- References.

'...this is an interesting and informative book. It approaches this complex topic from an academic perspective rather than presenting a passionate viewpoint from someone inside either sector, and it suggests the F.C.C.B. as a helpful analytic tool. The book also contains some interesting observations about the financial services sector that many not always readily come to mind.' The Journal of Risk and Insurance, March 2001

• Content.- 1. Setting the scenery.- 2. From bancassurance and assurfinance towards all finance — the concepts of unbundling and rebundling.- 3 Looking for the ratio behind the diversification strategies.- 4. The financial conglomerates control board.- 5. Comparative analysis of diversification strategies with the help of the financial conglomerates control board.- 6. Research into the overall effect of the diversification strategies in the financial services industry.- 7. The basic concept of creating the future: what strategic concepts and insights are useful or even necessary?.- 8. Case studies of stretch and leverage.- 9. Managing the risks involved: regulatory issues and solutions.- 10. Managing the risks involved: regulatory issues and solutions.- 11. Synthesis and conclusions.- References.