Private Credit Watch: Europe’s systemic risk board is probing how private credit could amplify shocks and whether regulators should get more direct oversight of the $3.1tn shadow lending market. India NBFC Outlook: Nomura expects diversified NBFCs to grow AUM by 20%+ in Q1FY27, with easing liquidity helping margins even as funding costs stay a drag. Renewables Lending Deal: BlackSoil acquired Credit Fair’s solar financing arm, taking over Rs 152.6cr AUM and expanding into India’s distributed clean-energy credit market. Supply-Chain Finance: POSCO and KB Kookmin Bank will launch supply chain finance for steel suppliers via POSCO’s platform, aiming to cut financing costs and ease liquidity amid a sector downturn. Municipal Funding Pressure (South Africa): National Treasury suspended/withheld equitable share transfers to Eastern Cape and Gauteng municipalities over financial mismanagement, raising fears for service delivery and payrolls. AI in Wealth Decisions: HSBC Singapore says most investors use AI for research, but few trust it for final calls—interpretation and reassurance still matter. AML/Real Estate Scrutiny (Australia): New rules require real estate professionals to verify buyers and sellers’ source of funds, tightening the AML/CTF net at the point money enters the system. Pakistan–London Capital Push: Pakistan plans to leverage London’s financial hub status to deepen capital markets access, attract investment, and expand digital finance and tokenisation cooperation.