Tabung Haji Reform: Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat heard that Lembaga Tabung Haji’s RM10bn+ bailout was triggered by mismanagement and embezzlement, with officials arguing past “profits” were effectively propped up by inflated paper assets; proposed amendments to the TH Act 1995 would tighten accounting standards, add penalties for misreporting, and consider Securities Commission oversight for fund management while keeping haj supervision with the religious affairs ministry. Energy Project Finance: Oman’s 120MW JBB wind project reached financial close with a 20-year PPA, using a 16-turbine build and targeting Q3 2027 operations, as the country pushes renewables toward 30% of the grid by 2030. AI Infrastructure Funding: Reports say Nvidia is lining up a US$500bn AI financing push with major Wall Street lenders, underscoring how capital markets are mobilizing for data-center buildouts. Crypto Banking Pressure (UK): Lawmakers warned that banks blocking crypto clients could stall UK market growth, after surveys highlighted widespread migration of trading activity to crypto exchanges. Corporate Finance Tech: Corpay launched an AI virtual assistant for UK finance teams to cut manual expense and invoice administration, aiming to speed approvals and payment status checks. Insurance Recapitalisation Dispute (Nigeria): Nigeria’s finance ministry ordered NAICOM to pause enforcement of disputed recapitalisation fees and escrow-related directives tied to NICON and Nigeria Re.