Foreign Investment Screening: Japan enacted a revised law to tighten foreign investment checks, creating a cross-ministerial, U.S.-style panel to block risks to national security and critical tech. Banking Profit Outlook: India’s Central Bank of India is on track to clear Rs 5,000 crore annual profit in FY27 after clearing deferred tax asset impacts. Fraud Trends: India’s RBI reported bank fraud cases fell to 10,114 in 2025-26, but the reported value rose to Rs 48,021 crore due to reclassification of older cases. Green Finance Push: The Bank of Russia proposed changes to capital rules for sustainable development projects, easing barriers for green concession financing. Monetary Policy Shock: South Africa’s Reserve Bank warned of a potential “food shock” after its first rate hike in three years, with inflation risks rising. Energy Investment: The IEA said global natural gas project investment will jump over 10% in 2026 to $330bn, while oil spending declines. Trade & Investment: India and Canada launched a trade and investment forum, targeting a CEPA deal by end-2026. Regional Banking Expansion: Woori Bank opened an Asia headquarters in Singapore to coordinate corporate and investment banking across Asia. UK Green Lending: A new green loan handbook backs UK credit unions in offering affordable home energy upgrade financing. Market Watch: Indian banking stocks were mixed as investors tracked global developments. Fraud Case Watch: Police in India booked suspects over alleged gold investment schemes promising high returns.