Retirement Fund Probe: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said KWAP’s eFishery aquaculture investment will be fully investigated by MACC, stressing the government won’t tolerate fraud or corruption in retirement-fund decisions. Islamic Responsible Investing: Malaysia’s PNB launched a Maqasid al-Syariah in Responsible Investment (MSRI) model, tying syariah compliance to ESG so every ringgit is judged on returns plus environmental and social impact. Aerospace Tech Spend: UK manufacturer Brookhouse Aerospace added £165k in new scanning and thermoplastic forming tech to boost precision and capacity for aerospace and defence. AI Trading Controls: SaintQuant rolled out upgrades to its AI automated trading platform, adding portfolio risk controls and stronger security/monitoring for institutional digital investing. Wealth & Markets: Meta is reportedly set to abandon a $174B investment to refocus on AI, while Vietnam’s Q2 earnings momentum is expected to lift investor confidence. Crypto Regulation & Volatility: Vietnam fined crypto traders using unlicensed platforms, and Bitcoin slipped under $64k amid Middle East tensions and market jitters. Banking Access: Barclays scrapped platform fees on its Direct Investing service, removing an ongoing customer charge. Credit Rating: Moody’s reaffirmed Paraguay’s Baa3 investment-grade rating with a stable outlook. Property & Infrastructure: Rajasthan approved incentives for 10 industrial units worth ₹1,117 crore, and Georgia’s banks will adopt Nasdaq Calypso treasury infrastructure. Investor Litigation: Class-action deadlines were flagged for Erasca and HanesBrands/Gildan investors.