Banking Scams & Consumer Risk: Police in Malaysia say they’ve busted an online “investment” call-centre syndicate, arresting 13 suspects after raids tied to fake websites and Telegram/WhatsApp pitches aimed at US and European victims. Policy & Markets: Greece logged a 20-year high for foreign direct investment in 2025 at $12.8bn, with inflows boosted despite geopolitical uncertainty. Development Finance: Proparco launched the Africa AgriTrade Coalition with 16 financial institutions to close a $50bn+ agricultural trade financing gap. Central Banking Watch: China’s central bank warned imported inflation risks from higher oil prices, while keeping its focus on getting low financing costs through to the real economy. Geopolitics & Sanctions: The EU approved a new sanctions package targeting West Bank settler-linked violence. AI & Finance: Microsoft’s CEO defended its profitable OpenAI investment during Elon Musk’s lawsuit, as the trial spotlights the business fight over AI’s future. Local Finance Stories: Scotland’s Scottish Water is investing £4m to reduce sewer debris into the River Leven, and a UK town’s oldest pub is set for sale after the owner entered receivership.