Philippines–Japan Investment Push: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secured about P56.3B in Japanese pledges across shipbuilding, electronics, semiconductors, AI tech and green maritime, targeting 10,300 jobs as Manila deepens industrial ties. ADB Growth Capital: The Asian Development Bank approved at least $50M equity into Growtheum Capital SEAI Fund II for mid-sized firms across Southeast Asia and India, aiming to expand business and equity access. AI in Finance & Asset Allocation: Ortec Finance says machine learning is reshaping strategic portfolio construction, moving beyond mean-variance limits toward faster, scenario-based optimization. Banking Stability Watch: Canada’s central bank says the financial system is well positioned but vulnerabilities are rising amid tariffs and geopolitical shocks. Geopolitics Hits Markets: Fresh US-Iran strike reports lifted oil while stocks slid, with investors watching Strait of Hormuz risk and peace-talk odds. Crypto & Portfolio Shifts: Rising Treasury yields are weakening the classic bond-stock hedge, with investors increasingly looking to Bitcoin and tokenized assets. US Custodial Accounts: The “Trump Accounts” app will let families manage $1,000 Treasury-seeded index portfolios for newborns, with contributions up to $5,000 annually. Corporate Finance Leadership: Husky Technologies named a new CFO and CHRO, signaling a push for financial rigor and growth. Energy Investment Outlook: The IEA projects global energy investment of $3.4T in 2026, with oil’s share set to fall as gas and low-emissions spending rise. Africa Digital Finance: Leaders at the Africa Finance Festival urged faster investment in digital finance infrastructure to improve inclusion and trade payments. Securities Litigation Deadlines: Multiple investor alerts highlight class-action timelines for companies including Photronics, Commvault and Sportradar.