Banking and Financial Awareness:

World Bank launched world's 1st Block chain Bond ‘bond-i' which is Block Chain Operated New Debt Instrument.
India Banking Conclave 2018, focused on reforming the banking sector, organized by Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), was held in New Delhi.
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Launches Overdraft Facility for MSEs.

Appointments:

Treasurer Scott Morrison has been elected the new Prime Minister of Australia.
G. Satheesh Reddy Appointed as New DRDO Chairman.
U K Varma Appointed Assocham Secretary General.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has appointed Justice S J Vazifdar as Chairman of Panel to Decide Vedanta's Plea.
Arun Jaitley Resumes Charge as Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister.
SS Mundra Appointed Independent Director of Indiabulls Housing Finance.