Banking & Fiscal Risk: Bangladesh’s finance ministry flagged scams-hit banks as a major FY27 fiscal risk, citing weak capital and heavy non-performing loans alongside broader shocks. Tax & Budget Policy: Bangladesh’s NBR says the 2026-27 budget will raise revenue by cracking down on evasion and widening the tax base, while easing compliance burdens. AI “Model Risk” Meets Finance: Canada’s Mark Carney warned that AI over-reliance—highlighted by Anthropic’s shutdown after a US export ban—could mirror systemic vulnerabilities seen in 2008, urging redundancy and diversification. Regulation & Cross-Border Flows: India amended FEMA rules to let overseas individuals invest directly in listed stocks via the Portfolio Investment Scheme, widening access and limits. Corporate/FX Probe: India’s ED searched Vedanta over alleged FEMA-linked brand fee payments, focusing on compliance with foreign exchange rules. Crypto & Stablecoins: XRP spot funds kept attracting inflows despite broader ETF weakness, while stablecoin liquidity stayed near $273B as capital largely circulated within crypto. Public Finance Under Strain: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ finance envoy warned debt is unsustainable and pushed for fiscal discipline plus private-sector-led growth. Disaster Aid: Philippines’ DSWD fast-tracked cash assistance for Davao Occidental quake victims, with payouts planned in waves. Tech IPO Watch: Markets digested SpaceX’s IPO debut and the coming Fed meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh, with investors watching inflation and volatility spillovers.