Public Finance Integrity: Malaysia’s PM and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned that entrepreneur financing approvals driven by “letters of support,” political connections and cronyism are harming agencies and pushing businesses to fail, stressing transparency and seriousness in the use of public funds. SME Financing Push: At the SPaRK 2026 launch, PUNB set a 2026–2030 target of up to RM2.25 billion to back bumiputera entrepreneurs, alongside PROSPER GROW rate cuts to as low as 3.5% and new working-capital programs. Regulatory & Market Infrastructure: The IMF says tokenization could reshape financial market infrastructure but won’t replace institutions, warning that rushing into shared digital ledgers without adapted policies could shift risk and destabilize governance. Crypto & Politics: US filings show Trump reported $1.4B in crypto-related income for 2025, while ethics watchdogs raise concerns about monetizing the presidency as regulators and campaigns intersect. Banking Rates: Axis Bank and Capital Small Finance Bank revised FD rates, with senior citizens able to reach 7.75% (no lock-in), while government small-savings rates stay unchanged. Court-Backed Investor Protection: India’s Bombay High Court upheld CDSL liability in a ₹86 lakh fraud case tied to misuse of pledged shares by BRH Wealth Kreators. Digital Security: UAE cybersecurity authorities said national systems thwarted sophisticated cyberattacks targeting the financial sector, including AI-enabled phishing and malware attempts.