Public Finance Oversight: Zambia’s Governor Kenneth Lusaka has warned county finance officials and auditors to comply with audit requests, submit accurate records on time, and face personal disciplinary action for delays or obstruction. Household Money Stress: A new EBRI/Greenwald survey finds unpaid caregivers are more likely to report lower assets, debt problems, mental health strain, and weaker retirement confidence than non-caregivers. Education & Aid: Financial aid offices are seeing “professional judgment” appeals that appear AI-written, often lacking the personal detail staff need to assess eligibility. Consumer Pressure: In Bengaluru, an elderly couple’s alleged suicides are linked by investigators to prolonged illness and financial strain from medical costs. School Funding Fight: Texas’ Midland ISD is moving to sue over the state’s “Robin Hood” school finance system, arguing recapture rules block districts from meeting student needs. Banking Earnings: Ameriprise Financial reported higher Q2 profit, helped by a market rally and rising fee income. Fintech Leadership: i2c named a new CFO and Chief Client Officer to support its next growth phase. Digital Assets Credit: Lombard Finance launched an on-chain Bitcoin credit strategy with Flow Traders as pilot partner. Regulatory/Compliance: India’s SEBI fined Eastern Financiers for multiple supervision compliance lapses.