The prominent Indian financial services entities Shriram General Insurance (SGI) and Piramal Finance have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at improving access to comprehensive insurance solutions across the country. The joint venture focuses specifically on expanding the availability of non-life insurance products across semi-urban and rural markets, which have historically faced lower financial inclusion […]

Investment banking group Maybank has revised its long-term financial projections for Thai Life Insurance (TLI), forecasting the insurer’s core profit to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% through to 2028. This positive assessment follows an exceptionally strong second-quarter performance in 2026, prompting analysts to upgrade their near-term earnings models and valuation […]

The Japanese insurance conglomerate Sompo Holdings Inc. has sparked a wave of disappointment across financial markets after its forward-looking financial guidance fell short of investor expectations. Despite having closed its recent fiscal year with record-breaking financial figures, the downbeat forecast has significantly tested equity market confidence. However, independent financial research firm Morningstar has maintained its […]

The central bank of Bangladesh has issued a formal public advisory urging citizens, business operators, and financial stakeholders to exercise heightened vigilance when handling high-denomination banknotes. This critical warning was disseminated through official notifications published across various national daily newspapers, aiming to safeguard the public against fraudulent financial activities during a period of significantly increased […]

The central bank of Bangladesh has officially mandated that scheduled commercial banks must keep designated branches, sub-branches, and temporary booths situated near sacrificial animal markets open until 10:00 pm. This operational extension is intended to facilitate secure, convenient, and uninterrupted financial transactions during the peak trading season preceding the holy festival of Eid al-Adha. According […]