Caregiving Pressure on Retirement: A new EBRI/Greenwald survey finds unpaid caregivers are more likely to report lower assets, debt problems, and weaker retirement confidence than non-caregivers. Philippines Asset Scrutiny: The Senate impeachment court began serving subpoenas to banks and tax/AML bodies to obtain Vice President Sara Duterte’s financial records. West Africa Media Briefing: BCEAO held a rare two-day session in Dakar to train regional journalists on monetary policy and financial stability priorities. Payments Automation Push: Ordway launched Ordway Payments to cut invoice-to-cash reconciliation work by unifying billing, refunds, and AI cash application. Financial Inclusion Beyond Accounts: A global study argues that opening accounts isn’t enough; usage must help households absorb shocks and build resilience. Qatar-UAE Banking Ties: Qatar’s central bank governor met the UAE envoy to boost financial and banking sector collaboration. Bolivia IMF Path: Bolivia is “days away” from a $2.5–$2.8bn IMF deal, with funds aimed at strengthening FX reserves. UK Climate Finance Fairness: The new UK PM’s transport and energy cuts may be partly funded by shifting international climate finance grants to loans, raising fairness concerns. Banking Deal in the US: Optus Financial and M&F Bancorp signed a definitive merger agreement to combine two minority depository institutions. AI Governance Warning: A UK-focused report says finance leaders are adopting AI fast but often skipping explainability and auditability safeguards.