AI in Asset Management: CFA Society Bahrain held “AI and Investments: The New Alpha,” spotlighting how AI is moving from theory to practical tools for analysis and risk in credit and investing. Industry AI Governance: FINOS launched a FINOS AI Fund backed by DTCC, Morgan Stanley, RBC and NatWest to set governance and standards for responsible agentic AI in regulated finance. Islamic Capital Markets: Qatar’s Dukhan Bank mandated leads for a $500m 5.5-year AT1 sukuk, targeting London listing and using Reg S issuance mechanics. SME Financing Push: Uganda’s Centenary Bank and the African Guarantee Fund kicked off an SME-focused partnership and summit aimed at expanding affordable lending, especially for women and youth. Central Banking & Liquidity: Oman’s central bank raised OMR43m via treasury bills across 91- and 182-day tenors, reinforcing short-term liquidity benchmarks. Investor Sentiment & Markets: Vedanta shares slid after reports of a promoter block sale plan worth about Rs 1,890 crore. Corporate Finance & Strategy: Kotak Mahindra Bank’s CEO said the lender has “high ambitions” for growth via acquisitions and alternative assets. Fed Watch: Former Fed economist Claudia Sahm warned that reduced Fed guidance could leave investors piecing together policy signals from scattered sources. Stablecoin Regulation: The Bank of England softened stablecoin rules in its final framework, signaling a more growth-friendly approach. Banking Transparency: Ghana’s Bank of Ghana ran journalist training to improve understanding of monetary policy, exchange rates and reserves. Risk & Crime: Nepal arrested former finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel over alleged money laundering. Debt & Inclusion: The World Bank flagged that limited finance and skills still constrain SMEs in Ghana, while also backing education reforms in Andhra Pradesh.