Corporate Disclosure Debate: The U.S. SEC is considering cutting back quarterly reporting, a move that drew massive pushback from investors who fear going “blind” for six months. Market Shock from Rates & Geopolitics: Rising real yields and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions sent oil higher and stocks lower, adding fresh inflation pressure and risk to global portfolios. Big Tech & Data Infrastructure: Philippines President Marcos backed AWS’s plan to invest $5B+ over 15 years, potentially including an AWS Region to boost jobs and digital infrastructure. Cyber & Data Sovereignty Investment: Rubrik will invest $500M+ in the UK and set up a London European HQ to expand sovereign cyber resilience offerings. Renewables Credit Deal: BlackSoil acquired Credit Fair’s solar financing arm (Rs 152.6 crore AUM), expanding alternative lending into India’s distributed solar market. Banking Capital Markets: Ethiopia’s Gadaa Bank launched a 1-million-share public offering priced at 1,050 birr, with subscriptions open until Sept. 27. AI in Wealth Decisions: HSBC Singapore says many investors use AI for research, but far fewer trust it for actual buy/sell decisions. ETF Flows: BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF saw $59M in redemptions, while spot Bitcoin ETFs logged over $4B in June outflows. Foreign Investment & Rules: Qatar’s commerce ministry clarified the difference between commercial registration and licensing to streamline compliant business setup. Regional Investment Push: U.S. DFC plans to expand Southeast Asia financing, naming the Philippines as a priority for infrastructure, energy, digital connectivity, and critical minerals.