Philippines Infrastructure Funding: BCDA says the government won’t need to finance the proposed 1,600-hectare Pax Silica AI/economic security hub in New Clark City—its role is mainly providing land, while investors fund infrastructure and facilities. Kenya Housing Finance: KMRC will host the Aug. 20–21 Kenya Affordable Housing Conference focused on unlocking homeownership by tackling financing barriers for households with informal or irregular incomes. Michigan Dam Sale Risk: Gov. Whitmer urges Michigan regulators to reject Consumers Energy’s plan to sell 13 hydroelectric dams, warning of unacceptable safety and financial risks to residents and taxpayers. Nigeria Extractives Finance Scrutiny: NEITI is questioning a $3bn pre-export financing facility tied to petroleum subsidy payments, spotlighting governance and recovery concerns. UK Political Finance Probe: A parliamentary standards investigation into Nigel Farage’s declared gifts and financial support has resumed after his re-election. Sanctions Compliance: Curaçao and Sint Maarten’s central bank requires supervised institutions to freeze assets immediately when sanctions “hits” are identified, with rapid reporting procedures. Corporate Finance Moves: Jasper Therapeutics raised about $132m via private placement alongside its Kira Pharmaceuticals acquisition; Skye Bioscience and Redx Pharma agreed a transaction with about $125m in financings. Local Public Finance Audit: Jersey City’s 2025 financial audit flags $94.1m in deferred charges and missing fixed-asset inventory records, pushing for a corrective action plan.