In the first quarter of 2026, commercial insurance premiums across the Pacific region experienced a sharp 12 per cent decline, yielding the most advantageous renewal climate for policyholders in recent years. Nevertheless, industry experts at Marsh caution that these discounted premiums disguise a severe underinsurance vulnerability. As asset replacement and reconstruction costs continue to escalate […]

The global insurance brokers and agents industry is on track for monumental expansion over the next decade, driven by an increasingly volatile global risk landscape and an escalating corporate demand for bespoke financial guidance. According to a comprehensive market study published by research firm Global Market Insights, the sector is projected to expand at a […]

Bangladesh’s international trade and commercial landscape continues to expand in alignment with global economic shifts, driving notable volatility across major foreign exchange rates. Despite adequate liquidity reserves in the domestic market, the local currency has faced a series of controlled depreciations as the central bank systematically enforces macroeconomic reforms mandated by the International Monetary Fund […]

The overseas presence of state-owned Janata Bank faces a critical threat as its four branches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) edge closer to permanent closure. The impending shutdown comes in the wake of a severe capital shortfall, which has triggered direct regulatory intervention from Middle Eastern financial authorities. The Central Bank of the United […]