Impeachment & Banking Secrecy: The Philippines’ Senate impeachment court authorized subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank and tax records, plus AMLC documents and related companies, clearing a key step for prosecutors in the “unexplained wealth” case while defense teams question how much of the ruling was prepared before trial. FDI Data & Policy: The Philippines’ BSP, SEC and PSA signed a data-sharing deal to improve foreign direct investment statistics after net inflows fell 26.5% to $1.97bn in early 2026, aiming for more internationally aligned reporting. Crypto Compliance: Pakistan’s FIA launched a dedicated Crypto Currency Investigation Unit to track suspicious crypto transactions and tackle money laundering, terrorism financing and digital fraud. Banking M&A Watch: UK Metro Bank is exploring a potential £2bn merger with Aldermore as the challenger bank faces fallout from motor finance mis-selling. Infrastructure Finance Outlook: A report projects global financial market infrastructure revenues could reach $177–229bn by 2030, with AI and tokenization potentially lifting growth. Digital Finance Operations: Payhawk says its Financial Controller Agent cut vendor-invoice submission times 46% and is rolling out invoice retrieval automation. Indonesia Capital Push: Indonesia advanced legislation to create an international financial center (PFII), positioning it as a credible, independent hub to attract long-term foreign investment. Market Sentiment: Germany’s ZEW investor morale surged more than expected in July on reform optimism, despite lingering Iran-related uncertainty. Investor Protection & Fraud: A US federal court issued a temporary restraining order in a $2.1m alleged investor fraud case tied to a purported Ponzi scheme.