Student Finance (Gambia): The Ministry of Higher Education backs a transparent, accountable Students Revolving Loan Scheme, with governance and repayment rules now in place to protect public finances. Market Tech (India): More Indian traders are shifting from discretionary trading to algorithmic, API-driven workflows as retail tools mature. SME Funding (Malaysia): Hijrah Selangor’s DANA Pantas zero-profit financing opens Aug 1 with RM20m total support for eligible MSMEs, plus penalty-free repayment rescheduling. Supply-Chain Finance (India): Mynd Fintech buys C2FO India to expand TReDS supply-chain finance, adding ~100 staff and ~140 clients and targeting ~Rs 60,000 crore annual transactions. Car Finance Redress (UK): The FCA partially suspends parts of the mis-selling compensation scheme amid legal challenges, pushing payouts toward 2028 or later; Martin Lewis urges drivers not to delay complaints. Digital Currency (Russia): Russia confirms a Sept 1 digital ruble rollout alongside cash and non-cash rubles, with major banks and large retailers required to support it. Financial Hubs (Singapore): Singapore ranks among the world’s top five finance hubs as foreign assets and investment keep flowing in. Public Finance (Romania): Romania plans to borrow at least RON 8.5bn from banks in July 2026 to fund deficits and debt refinancing. Financial Inclusion (Ukraine/Asia): Veon and Mastercard expand inclusive, AI-enabled financial services across multiple markets.