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Published on Aug 26, 2026

Central Asia Explores Islamic Finance as Path to Greater Financial Connectivity

TASHKENT – Islamic finance is emerging as a potential new channel for connecting Central Asia with global capital, as Uzbekistan works to build regulatory and market infrastructure for Sharia-compliant investment. Speaking at the Silk Road Finance & …

Source: The Astana Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 25, 2026

UAE credit reports now include micro-loans like CashNow

Repayments in credit history The inclusion also means repayment behaviour on these products can contribute to a consumer's formal credit history. BinHendi said timely repayment by CashNow users can become part of their credit history and help …

Source: Gulf News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 27, 2026

Bank Kiosk Market Size to Hit USD 86.50 Billion by 2035 with a 14.30% CAGR

Bank Kiosk Market Size, Share and Research Report By Deployment Type (On-Premise, Cloud-Based), By Transaction Type (Cash Deposits, Cash Withdrawals NEW YORK,, NY, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Bank Kiosk market was …

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Published on Aug 25, 2026

PSX welcomes Tasdeeq as 11th listing of CY-2026 amid record demand

Imran Zakir KARACHI: The Gong Ceremony of Tasdeeq Information Services Limited was held today at PSX Trading Hall, marking the listing of South Asia’s first publicly listed credit bureau. The transaction covered 219 million ordinary shares: 69 million …

Source: The Financial Daily International - Pending
Published on Aug 25, 2026

ASEAN seeks to boost blue economy

More inclusive initiatives and cooperation among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are vital for ensuring a sustainable blue economy in the region, a forum heard on Monday. "We must ensure that the blue economy remains …

Source: China Daily Global - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 29, 2026

FinanceAsia Awards 2026: South Asia winners' rationale

Congratulations once again to the all the winners and highly commendeds of this year’s FinanceAsia Awards; you can find the full list for South Asia here. In another 12 months of persistent geopolitical tensions, evolving trade dynamics and continued …

Source: FinanceAsia - Pending
Published on Aug 24, 2026

An economic shock is coming. Boosting women’s economic opportunity may be the key to overcoming it.

Report August 24, 2026 • 1:00 pm ET Print this page By Jérémie Bertrand, Nina Dannaoui-Johnson, Annie (Yu-Lin) Lee, and Caroline Perrin Bottom lines up front 1.2 billion young people will enter the global labor force in the next ten years. If they can’t …

Source: Atlantic Council - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 25, 2026

Azerbaijan’s ABB takes over Uzbekistan’s SME-focused Davr Bank

Azerbaijan’s largest bank, ABB, has acquired a controlling stake in Uzbekistan’s Davr Bank, a private lender focused on services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and retail customers, various media outlets said. Davr will change its name to …

Source: EmergingMarkets.me - Pending
Published on Aug 25, 2026

Seylan Bank appoints Krishan Thilakaratne Deputy Chairman

Seylan Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Krishan Thilakaratne, Non‑Executive Director, as the Deputy Chairman of the Board with effect from 17 August 2026. Thilakaratne was appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Board in 2018, and the …

Source: Daily FT - Pending
Published on Aug 5, 2026

Inside Southeast Asia’s Fintech Surge: Inclusion, AI and the Infrastructure Still Catching Up

Southeast Asia has become one of the most closely watched fintech markets in the world. A young, mobile-first population, a large share of it still outside the traditional banking system, has moved straight to digital wallets, QR payments and app-based …

Source: The Fintech Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 20, 2026

Accelerate My Business Vietnam Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs’ Innovation and Growth

HANOI, July 1, 2026—The Asia Foundation (TAF)and the Center for Women’s Development recently organized a closing event for the Accelerate My Business (AMB) Vietnam program. As the country advances its digital transformation agenda, the event highlighted …

Source: The Asia Foundation - Center-left
Published on Aug 13, 2026

How Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh are deciding on India’s digital public infrastructure

Bottom lines up front WASHINGTON—Across South Asia, three governments are choosing the digital rails that will carry their identity systems, payments, and health records for decades to come. Nepal is deciding how to build the digital infrastructure for its …

Source: Atlantic Council - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Economic Inclusion Now: Addressing Africa’s Cost-of-Living and Youth Activism

Africa is entering a defining era of opportunity, powered by the energy and ambition of its youth and a shared drive for economic renewal. While the pressures of rising living costs and inflation are real, they also underscore the need for meaningful, …

Source: African Leadership Magazine - Pending
Published on Aug 15, 2026

Are Tibetan Muslims in Kashmir Caught Between Belonging and Citizenship?

by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E Tibetan Muslims in Kashmir, descendants of a centuries-old trans-Himalayan community, remain culturally integrated yet face unresolved questions A July 2012 photograph showing the Dalai Lama with a group of Kashmir-origin …

Source: Kashmir Life - Pending
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Tajikistan: Can Fintech Digitalise a Remittance Economy?

The following showcases the 2026 developments of fintech and wider digital of Central Asian nation of Tajikistan. Tajikistan’s financial story has traditionally begun somewhere else. For many households, income is earned abroad-often in Russia-before being …

Source: The Fintech Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Smartphone Distribution Alone Will Never Close the Gender Gap

Has the development community learned nothing from our failures with One Laptop Per Child? The data is undeniable: progress in closing the mobile internet gender gap has stalled, with 885 million women across low- and middle-income countries still …

Source: ICTworks - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

APG team concludes Bangladesh visit, flags priority actions ahead of 2027-28 evaluation

APG team concludes Bangladesh visit, flags priority actions ahead of 2027-28 evaluation DHAKA, Aug 13, 2026 (BSS)- A delegation of Asia/Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering today concluded its three-day Preliminary Mutual Evaluation Planning (P-MEP …

Source: Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Cambodia's banks nurse decade-high bad loans as property slump bites

Cambodia's lenders are nursing their worst loan books in a decade, as a stalled property market squeezes a heavily dollarised banking sector already under US sanctions scrutiny. The gross non-performing loan (NPL) ratio climbed to 8.6% in 2025, its …

Source: bne IntelliNews - Pending
Published on Aug 1, 2026

Nepal Political Briefing (July 31)

Greetings from Kathmandu, Welcome to The ApEx Daily, your daily briefing on Nepal's politics, governance, and public affairs. Designed for an international audience, this newsletter explains the developments shaping one of South Asia's youngest …

Source: The Annapurna Express - Neutral

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 11:48 GMT

Bank Kiosk Market Size to Hit USD 86.50 Billion by 2035 with a 14.30% CAGR

Bank Kiosk Market Size, Share and Research Report By Deployment Type (On-Premise, Cloud-Based), By Transaction Type (Cash Deposits, Cash Withdrawals NEW YORK,, NY, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Bank Kiosk market was …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

Credicorp Ltd.: Credicorp to Host 2026 Strategic Update on November 17, 2026

Lima, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lima, Peru, August 26, 2026 – Credicorp Ltd. (“Credicorp”) (NYSE: BAP | BVL: BAP), Peru’s leading financial services holding company with operations in Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Panama, and the United States, …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Rapid Recovery Microloan Program Available for Flood-Impacted Businesses

CATSKILL, N.Y. – Greene County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) is partnering with Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) to provide financial resources to eligible flood-impacted small businesses in both Greene and Columbia counties …

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Published on August 25, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Qfin Holdings Announces Second Quarter and Interim 2026 Unaudited Financial Results and Declares Semi-Annual Dividend

SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qfin Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QFIN; HKEx: 3660) (“Qfin Holdings” or the “Company”), a leading AI-empowered Credit-Tech platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 10:10 GMT

Sparkle Security Makes Philippine Debut as Cybersecurity Partner at WFIS 2026, Bringing AI-First SDLC Innovation to BFSI

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence accelerates how financial institutions build, deploy and scale digital products, the security function is facing a new mandate: move at the same speed as …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 11:48 GMT

Shufti Becomes the Compliance Backbone Behind Prime Focus, Extending Its Reach Into Africa's Fintech Frontier

Shufti partners with an African fintech, Prime Focus, to power KYC, biometric verification, and AML/PEP/sanctions screening across two flagship platforms. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shufti, a Glocal …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 11:56 GMT

Industrial Safety Market Poised for Sustained Expansion with 4.0% CAGR Until 2035

Industrial Safety Market Size, Share & Research Report By Component (Safety Sensors, Safety Controllers, Safety Switches & Interlocks, Safety Relays & Modules) NEW YORK,, NY, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry ...
Published on May 13, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

Credicorp Ltd.: Credicorp Ltd. Announces Planned Executive Leadership Succession Across Microfinance, Finance and Audit

Lima, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lima, Peru – [May 13th, 2026] – Credicorp Ltd. ("Credicorp" or "the Company") (NYSE: BAP | BVL: BAP), Peru’s leading financial services holding company in Peru with operations in Chile, Colombia, …

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Published on August 29, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Copper State Planning Urges Arizona Families to Move Beyond Basic Wills as Estate Needs Rise Statewide

Phoenix-based firm providing tailored estate, trust, probate, business succession, ALTCS, and tax strategies for Arizona families and business owners. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Copper State Planning, a Phoenix- …

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Published on August 29, 2026 - 10:38 GMT

SENNZA MEDIA COMMENCE MONTHLY FEATURES IN SEPTEMBER ON AN ARRAY OF FINANCING MATTERS

Following reader questions, Australian lifestyle Magazine Sennza Media commence publishing a series of features on financing matters to answer them. BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sennza Media is an online …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Real Estate & Property Management ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 23:29 GMT

HAMPTONS FASHION WEEK® LIGHTS UP the Hamptons & AN UNFORGETTABLE RUNWAY Highlighting Jeffrey Banks as Fashion Icon 2026

HAMPTONS FASHION WEEK® LIGHTS UP the Hamptons & AN UNFORGETTABLE RUNWAY Highlighting Jeffrey Banks as Fashion Icon 2026 NEW YORK , NYC, NY, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hamptons Fashion Week® the official fashion runways of …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 23:05 GMT

From Sunday Supper to Sandwiches: Aussie Select Bets the Future of Lamb Is in the Deli

Female-founded brand is bringing Australian lamb into familiar, everyday eating occasions through deli meats and charcuterie MARIETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For generations, lamb in America has largely been …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 22:59 GMT

Lexicon Bank Expands Executive Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth

HENDERSON, NV, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As one of Southern Nevada's fastest-growing community banks, Lexicon Bank today announced strategic enhancements to its executive leadership team designed to support the bank's …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 22:02 GMT

Apartment Realty Group (ARG) Sells 10-Unit Apartment Community in Ocean Beach

The 10-Unit property at 4957 Cape May Ave in Ocean Beach has sold for $3,850,000 to a local multifamily investor. SOLANA BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- James V. Carter, Senior Managing Broker, and Angelo La Bruna …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

LaPour Appoints Michael Marron as Chief Financial Officer to Support Next Phase of Strategic Growth

Veteran real estate finance executive brings institutional investment, capital markets and asset management expertise to commercial real estate developer LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LaPour, a leading …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 21:23 GMT

Collective 54 Founders Are Rebuilding Their Firms for Era 3

The Era Framework tells a founder which of three eras their firm operates in today. Collective 54 supplies the methodology and capacity to reach the next one. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Collective 54, the …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 20:47 GMT

Copper Canyon Law Estate Planning Announces a New Office in Star, ID

Copper Canyon Law Estate Planning has opened a new office in Star, ID, giving locals access to legal guidance for wills, trusts, and estate planning. STAR, ID, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Copper Canyon Law Estate …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 19:51 GMT

National WWI Memorial Sculptor Sabin Howard Challenges Americans to Reclaim the Meaning of Liberty

WWI Memorial sculptor Sabin Howard challenges Americans to carry liberty forward as he presents the Grand Liberty Arch for America’s next 250 years. BEAVER CREEK, CO, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sabin Howard, sculptor of …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

The Resource Center, Inc. Celebrates 25 Years of Local Insurance and Education-Driven Financial Guidance

Founded on Personal Service and Clarity, The Resource Center Remains a Trusted Partner for Retirement, Insurance, and Legacy Planning Across the Ozarks SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- N. Bruce Porter, CEO, …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

Saku Hiewa and MGBSP Services Highlight Why Every Business Needs a Risk Strategy

The firms examine how legal, financial, and operational preparation can help businesses withstand setbacks and protect long-term growth. KANSAS CITY, KS, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growth is often the primary focus for …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

New Book Explores Life, Consciousness, and Self-Reflection Through MVK Philosophy

Namo Narayana presents a contemplative philosophical dialogue encouraging readers to question, reflect, and discover meaning for themselves. DUBAI , DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new philosophical work by …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 17:26 GMT

TK Nexus Limited amplia atuação no e-commerce do Brasil

NOVOS TERRITóRIOS, HONG KONG, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A América Latina atrai atenção crescente do comércio eletrônico transfronteiriço global. Nesse contexto, o Brasil possui relevância regional por sua ampla escala de consumo, …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 17:23 GMT

TK Nexus Limited explora o comércio digital transfronteiriço

NOVOS TERRITóRIOS, HONG KONG, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- O comércio eletrônico transfronteiriço global entra em uma fase de operação mais refinada. Ao expandir para mercados internacionais, os comerciantes geralmente precisam lidar ao …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 17:20 GMT

Eltropy Leadership Summit 2026 Concludes in Monterey Bay, Putting Human Leadership at Center of Agentic AI Conversation

Credit union and community bank executives closed out three days on California's coast with research from Gallup, Callahan and Filene MONTEREY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fifth annual Eltropy Leadership …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

HAi4M CEO Chen & AI×HAI Lab Release Thought-Provoking Book On Synergy Between Embodied AI & Rehabilitation Toward AGI

Now available on Amazon, Unlocking Embodied Intelligence & Rehabilitation connects functional restoration with a foundational path toward embodied AI and AGI SILICON VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HAi4M …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 15:58 GMT

Condor Capital Wealth Management's Tanya Walliser Ranked #1 in AdvisorHub's Advisors to Watch: Next Gen 2026

MARTINSVILLE, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Condor Capital Wealth Management is pleased to share that Tanya Walliser, CFP®, Partner and Senior Financial Advisor, has been ranked #1 nationally in AdvisorHub's …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 14:24 GMT

Sunset Inn and Cabanas Reopens in Treasure Island with New Pool and Cabana Concept

TREASURE ISLAND, FL, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sunset Inn and Cabanas, a beloved retro-1950s boutique beach inn steps from the shores of Sunset Beach, has officially reopened its doors following an extended closure due …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Dark Horse CPAs Announces Hiring of Jesse Lilligren as Principal Accelerator

Lilligren Begins Principal Accelerator Program, Establishes SMB Accounting and Advisory Practice in Salida, Colorado. CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm …

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