Impeachment Finance Scrutiny (Philippines): The Senate impeachment court approved subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank, tax, and AMLC-related records, plus those of her husband, with the House arguing the documents are needed to assess “unexplained wealth” under Article II. Offshore Finance Push (China): China’s agencies released an action plan to develop offshore finance in Shanghai, aiming to deepen the city’s offshore system and attract foreign institutions. Financial Conduct & Cyber (South Africa): As the COFI Bill nears approval, banks and other financial firms are being urged to accelerate cyber readiness amid a sharp rise in digital banking fraud. UK Corporate Tech Confidence: A Deloitte survey finds UK CFOs’ optimism about AI-driven performance has jumped to 73%, with geopolitical worries easing. Stablecoin Regulation Watch (U.S.): Renewed attention is on whether Tether’s USDT can keep operating on U.S. platforms under the GENIUS Act timeline. Digital Assets Enforcement (Vietnam): Vietnam will fine domestic crypto investors up to $1,900 for trading via unlicensed platforms under a new decree. Payments & Infrastructure (Georgia): Nasdaq Calypso and the National Bank of Georgia will modernize treasury and markets infrastructure across major banks. Project Finance (Egypt–World Bank): Egypt and the World Bank discussed grid upgrades, renewable financing, and a proposed infrastructure financial guarantee fund. Market Sentiment (Philippines): COL Financial kept its PSEi year-end target at 7,500, citing cooling oil prices as a key support for valuations.