Digital Finance Access: Malaysia’s TEKUN Nasional is rolling out an online financing application system for the first time, cutting paperwork and letting entrepreneurs apply digitally from anywhere. EU Industrial Policy: The European Commission approved a €780m Dutch state-aid scheme to scale renewable hydrogen, using upfront grants plus a multi-year premium tied to EU compliance. Cybersecurity & Payments Risk: Microsoft 365 accounts are being targeted via an email-driven phishing campaign using adversary-in-the-middle tactics to hijack sessions and hunt for payroll and finance contacts. Banking & SME Capital: Access Bank Ghana signed a financing partnership with Mantrac Ghana to expand equipment and working-capital access for contractors and mining firms. Tokenized Markets: Ondo Finance is leading tokenized equities, holding about 34% market share and roughly $955m in tokenized assets. Corporate Finance Tech: Serrala teamed with IFS to automate AR/AP workflows inside the IFS Cloud ecosystem. Personal Finance Pressure: South Africans nearing retirement face rising uncertainty as salaries, job security, and retirement savings come under strain. Financial Crime Compliance: India’s I4C warned of a “Boss Scam” spreading through WhatsApp with fake RBI/MCA-style files that install malware and spread to contacts. Lebanon Trial Update: Riad Salameh’s health is under judicial supervision, raising questions about whether the major financial corruption case will face further delays.