IMF & Egypt Debt Relief: Egypt has repaid over $16bn in IMF principal since reforms began in 2016, with another $1.8bn expected after the next review in November; total IMF financing since 2016 now stands at $25.3bn. BRICS Policy Push: India’s RBI chief and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman co-chaired BRICS talks in Jaipur, stressing central-bank cooperation for price and financial stability, plus workstreams on fintech, cross-border payments and security. AI Financing Meets Wall Street: Nvidia’s $500bn AI compute financing plan is drawing major investors; Goldman is in talks to participate after securing a key role, while analysts warn the structure could deepen Nvidia’s dominance and squeeze China’s chip competitiveness. Nigerian Audit Clash: Nigeria’s finance ministry is disputing NEITI findings before the Senate, citing missing records tied to a $3bn pre-export financing loan and $722.6m NLNG dividends/interest. Banking & Credit Growth: Standard Bank Namibia parent SBN Holdings reported a 17.4% rise in gross loans and advances to N$29bn after a N$2bn facility tied to Eurobond redemption. Consumer Finance & Fraud: China’s internet finance watchdog warned against using OpenClaw AI over security and fraud risks, as India reported multiple fraud cases totaling ₹63.30 lakh. Household Pressure: South Africa’s retirement “safety net” is fraying as many retirees face higher-than-expected housing costs, forcing tougher downsizing decisions. Regulation Watch: ASIC has put Australia’s big four banks on notice over wealth advice practices ahead of advice-reform legislation.