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Singapore Aviation Premiums Rise Amid Middle East Tensions

Singapore Aviation Premiums Rise Amid Middle East Tensions

The intensifying conflict in Iran is prompting Singapore-based insurers and airlines to brace for rising aviation insurance costs and stricter policy conditions, according to legal and industry experts. Tristan Thompson, Partner at Kennedys, highlighted that the recent escalation compounds pressures lingering from the 2022 Ukraine crisis, placing Singapore’s aviation sector at a heightened risk. “The […]
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Manulife Champions Transparent Promotions for Women

Manulife Champions Transparent Promotions for Women

Equity in career advancement cannot rely on good intentions alone; it must be embedded in formal systems. Leah Ng, Chief Bancassurance Officer at Manulife (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., has urged the insurance industry to establish structured promotion pathways, highlighting the persistent structural barriers that prevent women from reaching senior leadership roles. Ng told Insurance Asia that […]
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Community Bank Arranges Textile Syndicated Facility

Community Bank Arranges Textile Syndicated Facility

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has signed syndication mandate agreements with R.A. Spinning Mills Ltd. and Outpace Spinning Mills Ltd. to arrange a syndicated financing facility amounting to BDT 6,500 million. The initiative is designed to strengthen the financial capacity and operational expansion of the two textile manufacturing companies, both of which play an active role […]
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City Bank and Toyota Seal Partnership

City Bank and Toyota Seal Partnership

City Bank PLC and Toyota Bangladesh Limited have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening financial cooperation and supporting the operational growth of the automobile company in Bangladesh. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the head office of City Bank in Dhaka, signalling a new phase of […]
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Oil Prices Soar Above Hundred Dollar Per Barrel Mark

Oil Prices Soar Above Hundred Dollar Per Barrel Mark

International oil markets have experienced a dramatic surge, with the price of Brent crude exceeding one hundred dollars per barrel amid intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The benchmark crude reached one hundred eight dollars and seventy-seven cents per barrel, reflecting one of the sharpest single-day increases since the global health crisis disrupted markets […]
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Asia-Pacific Reinsurers Face Rising Catastrophe Costs

Asia-Pacific Reinsurers Face Rising Catastrophe Costs

Asia-Pacific reinsurers are navigating a challenging landscape of escalating natural disaster losses, yet they have sustained steady growth over the past five years. In 2024, the region’s reinsurers reported $58.6 billion in premiums, a slight decrease from $60.2 billion in 2023, largely reflecting revised accounting and reporting practices among several companies. China remains the largest […]
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Karnaphuli Insurance Secures Sixth Emerging Asia Award

Karnaphuli Insurance Secures Sixth Emerging Asia Award

Karnaphuli Insurance PLC has proudly received the ICC Sixth Emerging Asia Insurance Awards 2025 in the Best Re-Insurance Category, marking its sixth accolade at this prestigious regional event. The award was presented during a grand ceremony held at the Rembrandt Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, where the company’s Chief Executive Officer, A. N. M. Fazlul Karim […]
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Bangladesh Strengthens Bank Credit Loss Provisions

Bangladesh Strengthens Bank Credit Loss Provisions

Bangladesh’s banking sector is set to embrace a major regulatory overhaul, with banks required to adopt a forward-looking model for estimating potential credit losses. The move, grounded in IFRS 9 standards, is intended to modernise the sector, enhance financial resilience, and align domestic practices with global reporting frameworks. Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued detailed guidance […]
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EBL Renews Partnership with Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital (BETH)

EBL Renews Partnership with Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital (BETH)

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has renewed its partnership with Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital (BETH) to strengthen efforts aimed at providing accessible eye care services to economically disadvantaged communities across Bangladesh. The renewed collaboration will enable thousands of underprivileged patients to receive essential treatment, including cataract surgery and diagnostic services, free of charge or at minimal […]
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UCB Strengthens Pilgrim Services Through Hajj Conference

UCB Strengthens Pilgrim Services Through Hajj Conference

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) hosted a comprehensive Hajj Agency Conference in Chattogram on Tuesday, reinforcing its commitment to providing seamless financial services for pilgrims and fostering stronger partnerships with Hajj agencies nationwide. The conference brought together senior bank officials and representatives from the country’s leading Hajj agencies to discuss innovations, operational improvements, and collaborative […]
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