UAE-Iran Trade Freeze: The UAE suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after missile attacks on UAE-owned tankers, with officials citing regional escalation and warning that related claims about work permits or financial aid are misinformation. Renewables Financing: Mahindra Susten secured INR 875 crore debt financing from India Exim Bank for a 150.80 MW hybrid captive renewable project in Maharashtra, with Exim Bank acting as sole lender under its Sustainable Finance Programme. Annuity Marketing Rules: US life-industry groups pushed back on a proposal to require annuity illustration disclosures tied to insurers’ “financial strength,” arguing it adds complexity without improving consumer understanding. Vehicle Credit Growth (India): CRIF High Mark says vehicle finance is segmenting fast, led by commercial vehicles and used-car lending, while premiumisation lifts average auto-loan exposure. Digital Lending Deal: DSP Finance acquired Volt Money operator Salter Technologies to expand secured digital lending, including loans against mutual funds, leveraging Volt’s platform and distribution. Central Banking Cooperation: BSP Governor Eli Remolona urged ASEAN regulators to coordinate on cybersecurity and climate-related financial risks, citing AI-driven supervision and more proactive monitoring. Wealth Management Hire: Kestra Financial named former BlackRock executive Kelly Apple head of wealth management, expanding investment and advisory leadership. Trade Finance (EBRD): EBRD provided up to $75m in trade finance to Al Mansour Bank for Investment to support Iraq trade and cross-border financing access.