The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has simplified IPO rules to support corporate listings.

Al Jazeera reported the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions and address current security challenges.

Brazilian President Lula said on Aug. 5 the U.S. government's Aug. 4 decision to revoke the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S. was "irresponsible" and poorly considered. Washington revoked the visa in retaliation after Brazil on July 25 refused visas for two senior U.S. State Department officials and has delayed accepting President Trump's nominee for ambassador to Brazil. Brazil suspects the U.S. officials' planned visit was intended to interfere in Brazil's Oct. presidential election; Lula said Brazil will not accept electoral interference.