2026: Banking Sector Poised for Strategic Surge
The year 2025 marked a period of significant transformation for the banking sector. On one hand, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) …
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Ansvar Insurance Triumphs with £25k Charity Drive
Brighton-based specialist insurer Ansvar Insurance has successfully concluded its ambitious and innovative “£25k in 25” fundraising campaign, raising a total …
Insurance growth hindered by high costs
India’s insurance sector is confronting a persistent structural hurdle, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26, released on 29 January 2026. …
Bangladesh Bank makes a $55 million purchase
In a strategic move aimed at curbing the depreciation of the Bangladeshi taka against the US dollar and supporting the …
Central Bank Nets $4 Billion to Bolster Reserves
In a decisive shift of monetary strategy, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has aggressively intervened in the interbank foreign exchange market, purchasing …
New Ordinance Transforms Microfinance into Regulated Social Banking
The interim government of Bangladesh has enacted the Microfinance Bank Ordinance, 2026, a landmark legislative shift that fundamentally redefines the …
Pragati Insurance Secures Top Spot at IDRA Awards
Pragati Insurance Limited has achieved a prestigious milestone by clinching first place in the Non-Life Insurance category at the IDRA …
Deposit Holders to Access Monthly Profits
Bangladesh Launches Monthly Profit Withdrawal for Bank Depositors Depositors of the newly formed Combined Islami Bank will now be able …
Astha Life Secures Group Coverage for Sweet Group
In a significant move to enhance employee welfare and corporate security, Astha Life Insurance Company Limited has formalised a comprehensive …
Green Delta Secures Excellence Award Amid Financial Decline
In a move that has raised eyebrows across the financial sector, the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has conferred …