MarCom Leadership: FinregE named Paul Lyon its Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, tasking him with global corporate affairs, brand, analyst relations and media strategy as the RegTech firm pushes into new markets. Sports + Security Messaging: The BCCI banned smart sunglasses in the IPL’s PMOA, citing live-streaming and communication features; players and staff must deposit the devices or face penalties. AI Marketing Tools: WeLike launched Social Listening, promising marketer-ready strategy reports from real-time mentions across platforms in about 30 seconds. Payments + Travel Campaigns: Mastercard rolled out “Phone. Passport. Mastercard” across Southeast Asia, tying cross-border promotions to simplified digital payments. Events + ESG Sponsorship: Sustainability LIVE at London Climate Action Week opened final sponsorship opportunities ahead of a June 25 leadership summit. Media Policy: Maryland’s Gov. Moore vetoed SB 459, arguing local news can’t deliver ad audiences—sparking pushback from lawmakers and local outlets. Regulated Finance Scrutiny: SEBI fined First Global Finance ₹42 lakh and barred it from taking new PMS clients for 21 days over outsourced core functions and investor communications issues. Digital Safety: Canadian police charged two men in alleged AI deepfake sexual exploitation of women, with up to 25 alleged victims named in court documents.