Banking Strike Watch (India): The UFBU has confirmed a nationwide bank strike on Sept. 11, warning of possible service disruptions across major lenders including Indian Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of Maharashtra and PNB, with further strike dates also flagged. Credit & Markets (HDFC Bank): HDFC Bank says it has won all seven Bahrain cases tied to Credit Suisse AT1 bond claims, removing a legal overhang for investors, while the bank also announced CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan will retire at end-October. Fraud & Enforcement (Australia): Police charged three employees at a western Sydney accounting firm over an alleged scheme defrauding banks of A$600m using stolen identities to secure loans. Fintech & AI (BIS): BIS chief Pablo Hernández de Cos warned that AI could complicate how central banks read growth and financial stability, adding new risks including leverage and cybersecurity. Policy & Data (Pakistan): Pakistan’s SBP will get access to a centralised banking data system under a tax amendment, with reporting triggered for large deposits/withdrawals. Green Finance (Namibia): NIPDB urged a stronger pipeline of bankable green industrial projects to turn renewable resources into investable, execution-ready deals. Cash Confidence (Iraq): A report highlights Iraq’s heavy reliance on cash outside banks, pointing to trust gaps that keep deposits from flowing into the formal system. West Bank Tensions: Bangladesh condemned Israel’s plan for 1,670 new settlement housing units, calling it a violation of international law.