Aug 11 (Reuters) – Bain Capital-backed Indian non-bank lender Manappuram Finance reported a bigger-than-expected first-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong loan growth in its mainstay gold-loan …
Hong Kong considers widening tax reforms to proprietary trading firms
According to the FT, officials are weighing changes to proposed legislation so that employees at proprietary trading firms would not be taxed on performance-related pay.
Azerbaijan adds ACCA IPSAS certificate to accountancy framework
The decision was described by ACCA as an “important milestone” for the development of the accountancy profession.
Indian travellers can use UPI for ride-hailing in Sri Lanka
UPI now accepted for ride-hailing in Sri Lanka via PickMe, offering Indian tourists a 20% discount, capped at LKR 750 per ride.
Here’s why the Iran war could lead to a dip in the housing market
Strong home sales recorded in July largely reflected buyer activity from June, before the end of the U.S.’s ceasefire with Iran.
Discovery Capital Finance Corp. secures BDO credit line to accelerate nationwide expansion
IN a landmark transaction that significantly bolsters financial support for the Philippine enterprise ecosystem, Discovery Capital Finance Corp. (DCFC) …
WTW names Jayne Bok as Head of Hong Kong and Macau
WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced the appointment of Jayne Bok as Head of Hong Kong and Macau, effective immediately. Jayne will continue in …
Singapore revises its annual growth forecast sharply higher on AI-related boost
GDP growth for 2026 is now expected to come in at 4.5% to 5.5%, more than double the low end of its previous forecast of 2%-4% …
Tajikistan’s Finance Ministry develops framework for first sovereign green and sustainable bonds
The Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan has developed a framework for issuing state sustainable instruments with support from the World Bank’s advisory program …
Pakistan seeks greater US investment as reciprocal trade talks advancePublished on: August 11, 2026 7:48 AM
Pakistan, Aug. 11 — Pakistan is seeking greater investment from US companies and financial institutions as it advances negotiations with Washington on a reciprocal trade framework, the finance …