Canada Investment Summit: Mark Carney’s government secured nearly $500B in commitments and pushed a “safe harbour” pitch, including a corporate “mega deduction” and plans to open Canada’s four largest airports to private investment, while Stephen Harper warned Canada must reduce reliance on the US. Airport Privatization: Vancouver Airport Authority says it’s already engaging Ottawa on private investment, as unions warn of job and fee pressure. UK Defence Finance: Chancellor John Healey is weighing joining Canada-led Defence, Security and Resilience Bank talks to unlock cheaper long-term funding for military projects. Central Banking Leadership: New Zealand’s Reserve Bank assistant governor Karen Silk resigned and will leave in December, leaving vacancies on the OCR committee. AI for Finance Ops: FutureVault launched governed AI agents to automate financial document workflows with human approval and audit trails. Market Pulse: Seoul stocks opened almost flat as investors weigh US rate expectations, oil-price risks, and Middle East shipping disruptions. Data Centers & Local Costs: New York Governor Kathy Hochul recommends at least $1M per megawatt in community investments as data-center power demand sparks backlash. Nigeria IPO Buzz: Dangote Refinery’s “People’s IPO” prioritizes retail investors amid heavy subscription demand. World Bank in Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank reaffirmed support for priority infrastructure and energy projects, including Kambaratinskaya HPP-1. Healthcare Funding: Massachusetts moves to expand postpartum and maternal mental health support, while Texas’ Travis County approved higher property taxes for mental health crisis services.