EU-backed agriculture: Angola’s “RE-FARM” project, financed by the European Union, lifted maize productivity from 6% to 35% in Benguela and Cuanza-Sul, cutting pests and improving soil fertility for local farmers. US market wealth: One-third of Americans’ household wealth is now tied to the stock market, hitting a record high as equities pull more families into market-linked assets. Regulation shake-up: A U.S. proposal would end mandatory quarterly reporting by public companies, arguing it reduces friction—while critics warn it could raise risk. Corporate capital moves: Cyprus-listed Demetra Holdings outlined its next quarterly results timeline and completed a June 4 share buyback. Consumer finance oversight: The ECCB is consulting on Nevis’s upcoming Office of Financial Conduct, aimed at strengthening market conduct and complaint handling from September 2026. Cross-border payments: Bank of America plans next-quarter real-time cross-border payments via Swift or CashPro, targeting faster, lower-cost remittances and payouts. Public finance pressure: Bulgaria faces an EU excessive deficit procedure, while the Bulgarian audit office says it blocked BGN 3.37bn in 2024 public-sector accounting errors. Utilities under scrutiny: Ofwat confirmed a £44.7m enforcement package for Welsh Water after wastewater failings. Fintech and AI lending: Experian launched a Loans ChatGPT experience to help consumers explore personal loan options inside ChatGPT. Digital infrastructure funding: DayOne Data Centers closed a $4.5bn Series C equity round to expand capacity across Asia and Europe.