SME Finance & Banking: BNK Banking Corporation removed “interim” tags for CEO Steve Kinsella and CFO Judith Newman, as its commercial loan book surged past $210m. Lending Outlook: RBI’s proposed limits on NBFC flexi/revolving credit could push lenders toward gold loans and term lending, with small-business borrowers feeling the squeeze. Trade & Payments: XTransfer says it processed $60.5bn in payments in 2025 and now serves 1m+ enterprise clients, with its Summit 26 focused on how SMEs can keep export cashflow steady amid global uncertainty. Policy for Small Firms: Thailand is revising its Digital Platform Economy Act draft after judging the EU model too strict, with officials warning merchants to look at total take rates, not just headline commissions. Export Support: The US SBA and World Trade Center Utah announced $743,000 in STEP grants to help Utah exporters fund training, travel and market entry. SME Growth & Skills: India’s CII urged export diversification, MSME scaling and future-ready skills as input costs and US tariff uncertainty weigh on industry. Insurance Consumer Protection: Three California bills advanced to curb homeowners’ insurance nonrenewals and speed up fair claim payouts. Startup & Market Access: Sri Lanka’s ProFood ProPack and AgBiz returns Aug 21-23 with an SME pavilion, while Hong Kong’s Airwallex and Air Corporate launched a one-application setup for company registration plus a payment account. Business Climate: Rising input costs are expected to make Q2 tougher for industry.