Bangladesh Bank Extends Student Banking Age to 25
The Bangladesh Bank has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its youth financial services, significantly expanding access to formal banking for …
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Governor Urges Insurance Sector to Embrace Cashless Payments
In a decisive move to modernise Bangladesh’s financial ecosystem, Dr Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, has called upon …
Zurich Unveils Five-Minute AI-Driven Cyber Cover
Zurich Financial Services Australia has announced a significant leap forward in the digital insurance space with the launch of PrimeOne, …
Bentley Seized in Kuala Lumpur Enforcement Sweep
Kuala Lumpur, 9 February — Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan, JPJ) has seized a Bentley Continental during a …
APAC Insurance M&A Activity Hits Five-Year Low
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) insurance sector witnessed a notable slowdown in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2025, with deal volumes …
Bangladesh Bank Maintains Policy Rate at 10 Percent
In a move aimed at controlling inflation and safeguarding economic stability, Bangladesh Bank has announced its monetary policy for the …
Strict Digital Banking Caps Imposed Ahead of Election
In a sweeping move to curb the illicit flow of capital during the upcoming electoral cycle, Bangladesh Bank has announced …
Regulatory Row as IDRA Quints Insurance Renewal Fees
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has sparked a firestorm of legal controversy after issuing a gazette notification that …
UK House Prices Surpass £300,000
The average price of a home in the United Kingdom has exceeded £300,000 for the first time on record, marking …
UK Financial Ombudsman Reports Lowest Complaints in Two Years
The UK’s Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has reported a significant decline in new complaints, reaching their lowest level in two …