SME Market Rules (India): SEBI says it’s reviewing SME IPO costs, including market-making and underwriting requirements, and will soon consult on the SME platform; it also says a new closing-price mechanism is spotting manipulation faster. Workplace Compliance (Australia): Payday Super rules tighten superannuation timing from July 1, 2026, and a federal wage theft law raises stakes for payroll, awards, and records as businesses scale. SME Finance Relief (U.S.): Missouri small businesses are celebrating a federal beneficial ownership reporting exemption that removes a major compliance burden for millions of firms. AI for Small Business (Meta): Meta AI adds features that connect Facebook/Instagram performance and Google Workspace data to help owners turn marketing insights into recurring reports and action-ready documents. Startup Growth (West Africa): ECOWAS launches its second Startup Awards edition, selecting 60 tech-led firms for training, venture funding access, and cross-border expansion support. Regulatory Shift (Illinois cannabis): Illinois regulators propose allowing licensed craft growers to cultivate outdoors, a potential cost and energy win for small operators. Data Center Expansion (U.S.): Flint-area data center growth faces local planning friction, with a city moratorium cited as a key hurdle. SME Tech Infrastructure (U.S.): SGLY is exploring a large AI data center campus in South Carolina via a non-binding framework agreement.