Flood Mitigation Funding Debate (US): A city finance committee is scrutinizing a $5.5m flood mitigation plan near Jackson Taylor Park, with $4.4m coming as a grant and $1.1m as the city’s share—officials warn that if council won’t commit, the grant money could be lost. MSME Fast-Track Credit (Malaysia): Malaysia’s TEKUN Nasional targets approvals under RM20,000 within 24 hours via a new TEKUN portal, aiming to speed working-capital access for small businesses. Renewables Sukuk Demand (Malaysia): Tenaga Nasional’s RM2.5bn sukuk for solar and hydro was oversubscribed fivefold, reinforcing investor appetite for structured, bankable energy-transition assets. Sovereign Yield Repricing (Qatar/Global): QNB flags rising government bond yields in the US, euro area and Japan as inflation pressure, policy-rate reassessments and higher fiscal borrowing reshape rate expectations. Inclusive Finance Push (South Korea): Korean banks are expanding debt restructuring for struggling borrowers as Seoul drives inclusive finance, with lenders saying impacts should be limited but scrutiny is growing. FATF Gray List Fallout (Bosnia & Herzegovina): Bosnia and Herzegovina faces enhanced supervision after FATF cites gaps in protecting the financial system from criminals and terrorists, while local institutions insist stability remains. Auto Financing Surge (Pakistan): Pakistan’s auto loan market hit a record Rs369.12bn in May, supported by lower borrowing costs and promotions despite higher policy rates. KiwiSaver Overhaul (New Zealand): New Zealand’s National Party proposes making KiwiSaver compulsory from 1 July 2028, boosting retirement savings and extending employer contributions for older workers. Energy Project Finance (Nigeria): Niger State secured IsDB-backed $150m financing for a solar energy development project, with plans for a 100MW power company in an economic zone. Corporate Finance Leadership (India/Global): Pfizer named Cecile Guegan interim CFO as Dave Denton steps down, while investors watch forecast and succession implications.