UK Motor Finance Redress: The FCA has partially suspended its £9bn car finance compensation scheme after an Upper Tribunal order, pushing payouts for millions of mis-sold borrowers to at least 2027 while legal challenges run through December 2026 or February 2027. Car Finance Fallout: Lenders won’t have to calculate or pay compensation during the pause, though they must keep processing complaints and tell people if they’re not owed money. Kenya Financial Hub Push: Kenya certified 15 new firms for the Nairobi International Financial Centre, targeting $200m+ in investment and 1,000+ jobs as the government ramps up global capital attraction. Ghana Flood Funding: Ghana’s Finance Ministry released GH¢350m from the Contingency Fund for emergency relief and flood mitigation after devastating rains. World Bank Energy Finance: The World Bank approved the second phase of financing for Tajikistan’s Rogun hydropower plant, aiming to boost clean power and jobs. Corporate/Office Moves: PwC picked Canary Wharf for its new UK HQ, signaling renewed demand for major financial-district office space. Fintech & Housing Finance: Crib App acquired CirclePe to embed rent/deposit financing into its rental platform, reducing upfront barriers for tenants. Market/Wealth Education: Coverage also highlights how people define “financial security” beyond income, and why net worth and debt matter.