Central Banking & Markets: China’s central bank rolled out six new financial measures, including tweaks to short-term rate regulation and a plan to improve overnight policy tools, while also expanding offshore renminbi repo access for foreign institutions. Banking Regulation: India’s Karnataka High Court said banks can’t freeze entire accounts beyond the exact limits set by investigators, a reminder that compliance must follow official directions. Islamic Finance: Dubai Islamic Bank is set to raise $750m via a three-year senior unsecured Islamic financing deal. Cross-Border Finance: Iran and Russia are moving to complete integration of banking payment systems within two months, aiming to let Iranian travelers pay in Russia with domestic cards. US-Iran Deal: Reuters reports a framework agreement includes a $300bn private Reconstruction and Development Fund, with commitments already secured from firms across multiple regions. Banking & Fraud/Controls: A report flags serious governance and cash-management concerns amid large reported losses across banking entities. AI in Financial Services: A study found negative reviews blaming AI chatbots jumped 55% in Europe’s top banking apps, highlighting failures at account access and payment-decline moments. Banking Deals/Investing: HDFC Bank’s board will review findings tied to an Atanu Chakraborty probe, while Indian Overseas Bank lifted FCNR(B) USD deposit rates to 6.5% for longer tenures. Corporate/Banking News: Dubai Islamic Bank’s fundraising, plus EBA’s plan to simplify EU bank capital rules, set the tone for a week of policy and product change.