India Macro Watch: India’s economy kept growth momentum in Q1 FY27, with resilient domestic demand and improving industrial activity, though manufacturing new orders and sentiment cooled amid geopolitical risks. Wealth & Advisory Appointments: Two U.S. advisors, Tanya Walliser and Jeanette Lucas, were named to InvestmentNews’ Top Female Financial Advisors $100M Club, while Vincent Esparza joined Wilde Wealth Management Group as a senior wealth advisor. Regional Risk Financing: ECOWAS stakeholders in Lomé drafted an operating manual for a planned regional agricultural risk financing window to tackle food, climate and livestock crises. Housing Finance Debate: South Africa’s RB Property Group argues risk-based pricing alone won’t build an inclusive middle class, pushing for models that reward positive borrower behavior. Policy & Oversight: Illinois launched a dedicated online whistleblower complaint page for financial industry misconduct, and Curaçao’s PAR requested a public meeting with its finance minister over the LOK fund investigation. Cross-Border Banking: Dhaka Bank signed a master trade loan agreement with UAE’s Mashreq to expand cross-border trade finance. Corporate Finance Updates: SCOR published its 2026 interim financial report; Data I/O posted preliminary Q2 results and rescheduled final reporting to Aug. 12. Digital Finance Regulation: Guernsey proposed easing rules on digital finance, including allowing certain licensees to hold and trade digital assets without a second dual licence.