Football Governance Clash: FIFA has accused UEFA of running a “misinformation campaign” and “harassment” in a Florida court fight over access to documents tied to Gianni Infantino’s shelved World Cup private-investor plan, with FIFA also warning UEFA’s move could be aimed at influencing next March’s FIFA presidential election. Club Finance Fallout: Manchester City’s CEO Ferran Soriano told European club bosses the Premier League legal battle will take “a lot more time” after City was reported found guilty on most of 115 financial-rule charges, reigniting fears of major sanctions. Trade & Infrastructure: The World Bank says the Trans-Caspian “Middle Corridor” could triple trade by 2040, but stresses governance and shared operating systems are the main bottleneck—pushing for a common digital platform and unified logistics operator. Water Resilience & Risk Finance: A new push for water resilience highlights how floods and landslides are already costing Europe billions, with calls for investment and financial tools to scale prevention and maintenance. Banking & Compliance: Swiss regulator FINMA has concluded enforcement proceedings against Julius Baer, clearing the way for potential buybacks after findings of serious risk-management and AML breaches. Cross-Border Payments: Terrabank partnered with TerraPay and Mozrt to roll out pay-to-account and digital wallets for faster, more compliant international transfers. Climate Costs for Farmers: EU agriculture officials warn heat and drought damage could reach €14–€17bn, urging more water storage and compulsory insurance as only a small share of output is covered. EU Budget Politics: Net contributors are pressing for major EU budget cuts while the Commission weighs “own resources” like crypto-related transactions—setting up hard negotiations ahead of an October summit. Northern Ireland Funding: The Investment Fund for Northern Ireland hit a £100m milestone after 75 investments, leveraging private capital to back growth and jobs.