AI Advice Warning: The UK FCA says people using AI chatbots for investing may not get the usual protections, after research found many users wrongly assume compensation rules apply. Retail Investing & Fintech: India’s retail investing boom keeps accelerating, with Zerodha’s platform now serving 17.5M+ clients and Groww also scaling fast—highlighting how lower costs and simpler access are reshaping capital markets. Payments & Banking Tech: TNS detailed continued investment in its omnichannel payments orchestration platform, aiming to cut transaction costs and complexity, while Deutsche Bank’s tech partner Taurus expands Swift blockchain connectivity for tokenised money and 24/7 cross-border payments. Regulatory Crackdown on Illicit Flows: Customs and CRADEC discussed reforms to tighten tax and cross-border financial controls, including shared databases and beneficial ownership transparency. Investment Climate Signals: Nigeria’s petroleum regulator warned that regulatory uncertainty could deter long-horizon midstream and downstream investment. Global Finance Institutions: The World Bank pledged Nepalese Rs 25 billion for flood-hit areas, and Singapore launched an ICSID office to support investment dispute services across Asia-Pacific. Corporate/Markets: Thailand’s central bank held rates at 1% as growth stays weak; Canada’s TD flagged a potential “investment super cycle” if policy and competitiveness improve.