Tax Policy Shift (Australia): Treasurer Jim Chalmers lifted the CGT discount threshold, expanding eligibility so 98% of active businesses can get a 50% CGT discount, while also outlining broader carve-outs for startups and testamentary trusts amid business backlash. Private Markets Push (Wealth Tech): Titanbay appointed Marcel Rohner (ex-UBS CEO; UBP board chair) to strengthen its private-markets infrastructure as European wealth clients increase allocations to alternatives. Energy Security (Iraq): Iraq is advancing a floating LNG terminal plan with U.S. firms to convert imported gas into power-plant fuel, aiming to stabilize the grid during peak demand. Telecom Leadership (Ericsson): Ericsson named David Hammarwall Head of Business Area Networks, effective Oct. 1, 2026, as it targets 5G, AI and the path toward 6G. Healthcare Expansion (Avio Smart Market Stack): Avio Smart Market Stack hired diagnostics veteran Sandeep Pandya to drive global growth of its molecular diagnostics portfolio. SME Hiring Support (New Mexico): New Mexico reimburses up to 50% of ag internship costs (cap $15,000 per intern) to expand farm and ranch workforce pipelines. Business Growth Events (Africa): The Business Show :: Africa and Access to Finance LIVE returns to Johannesburg in September, spotlighting funding access for SMEs and entrepreneurs. Crypto Compliance (EU): BitGo Europe rolled out MiCAR-compliant Crypto-as-a-Service to help VASPs transition as national regimes expire. Trade & Investment (Qatar-France): Invest Qatar and MEDEF International held a Paris seminar to attract French firms into Qatar’s diversification push, especially IT, manufacturing, digital and financial services.