Crypto & Institutions: Japan’s National Business Enterprise Pension Fund says it will allocate about 1% of assets to crypto via a passive basket starting FY2026, a move seen as another step toward mainstream pension exposure. Public Finance Reform: Bangladesh’s finance minister says the government will overhaul public finance architecture to cut debt pressure, shifting toward market-based financing as bank borrowing costs stay high. FATF Watch: Namibia is removed from the FATF grey list after reforms to strengthen anti–money laundering and counter-terror financing, while FATF also adds Iraq and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Banking Stress: Sierra Leone’s central bank details why Union Trust Bank was liquidated, citing years of weak capital and failure to meet prudential requirements. SME Credit Push: Malaysia’s TEKUN Nasional targets approvals under RM20,000 within 24 hours and launches a one-stop portal to speed applications. Energy Transition Funding: Tenaga Nasional’s 2026 sukuk (RM2.5bn total) for solar and hydro was oversubscribed, signaling strong investor appetite for bankable renewables. Tech IPOs: OpenAI and Anthropic both filed for U.S. IPOs, setting up a major AI listing showdown. Markets Macro: QNB flags rising sovereign yields in advanced economies as inflation, policy-rate repricing, and fiscal borrowing needs reshape bond pricing. Crypto Markets Risk: Brazil’s crypto market tops $318bn in on-chain value over a year, but Chainalysis warns of growing local money-laundering risks. Policy/Politics: Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 vote sparks backlash over MP Ndindi Nyoro’s absence, reigniting debate over tax governance. Infrastructure Finance (Asia): South Korea’s Eximbank and KIND plan to expand financing and PPP-style projects in Uzbekistan, including major airport and smart-city initiatives. Personal Finance/Planning: Retirement planning coverage highlights the need for structured income approaches beyond simple rules of thumb.