Banking Regulation: APRA imposed licence conditions on Bendigo and Adelaide Bank after a root-cause review found longstanding, pervasive weaknesses in non-financial risk management, governance and compliance uplift. Payments Modernisation: New Zealand’s Reserve Bank said the retail payments system is reliable but outdated, and it’s setting up workstreams to modernise infrastructure and improve strategic leadership and regulatory coordination. Bank M&A: Banner Corporation and Pacific Financial set a Sept. 1, 2026 closing date after receiving required approvals for the merger, including a Federal Reserve non-objection. Cross-Border Payments: Afriex expanded its global payments infrastructure via a partnership with Global Innovations Bank, aiming to speed settlement and broaden USD account access across 35+ countries. Crypto Banking: The Treasury gave Trump-linked World Liberty a conditional approval to become a bank, enabling issuance of dollar-linked stablecoins. Housing Finance: California’s SB 750 cleared an Assembly hurdle, proposing credit enhancements to unlock private capital for stalled housing projects. Industrial Investment: India’s finance minister pushed faster delivery on industrial corridor projects, urging earlier land allotment and infrastructure readiness to meet investor demand. Investor/Legal Watch: Multiple securities class-action notices and lead-plaintiff deadlines were issued, including for Alibaba and Primoris. Public Finance & Inclusion: Jackson, Tennessee launched a free debt-counseling “Debt Defeater Campaign,” while NSW backed disability advocacy with a $75m investment.