Impeachment Finance Dispute (Philippines): Manila’s impeachment court presiding officer Francis Escudero rejected Senator Imee Marcos’ bid to block foreign currency accounts in Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial, citing prior AMLC-linked allowances and BSP foreign exchange rules. AML Oversight (Philippines): AMLC Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura is set to testify on suspicious transaction reports tied to Duterte and her husband, with banks and insurers expected to follow. Household Resilience (Malaysia): Bank Negara Malaysia said household finances remain resilient despite the Middle East conflict, with stable borrowing quality and manageable arrears, though it warned escalation could hit commodities and growth. Financial Stability Outlook (Malaysia): AMRO lifted Malaysia’s 2026 growth forecast to 5.1% on AI-driven exports and investment, while keeping inflation at 2.0%. Household Support (UK): Pensioners may receive up to £538 in extra winter support, with details varying by country and eligibility. Central Bank Warning (India): RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned the next crisis could start outside finance—via geopolitics, cyberattacks or tech failures—while stressing leverage and stretched valuations. Banking Integrity (India): A CBI court sentenced a former Bank of Maharashtra branch manager to seven years for sanctioning loans without proper applications or security, causing ₹3.61 crore loss. Public Finance Controls (India): A CAG audit found serious weaknesses in Jammu and Kashmir’s digital financial system, including bills generated without proper budget allocations and altered transaction details across applications. Social Protection Funding (Curaçao): Curaçao’s SER backed keeping the AOV pension at XCG 1,000 but urged a “repair law” and clearer long-term financing as projected deficits could reach nearly XCG 493 million by 2030. Investor Protection (India): SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged investors to avoid anonymous tips and finfluencer promises, stressing “invest because you understand.” Market Caution (US/Europe): US stock futures slipped as Treasury yields and oil kept investors cautious; eurozone sentiment weakened as France’s outlook pressured government bond yields.