Retail & Spending Watch: ASB says New Zealand shoppers are pulling back on discretionary buys (accommodation, food and recreation), while durables like electricals keep propping up retail; it doesn’t expect a quick recovery into 2027. Banking Compliance: Sri Lanka’s FIU is tightening anti-money-laundering rules with continuous customer due diligence, fresh reviews after material profile changes, and much higher penalties for non-compliance. Legal Exposure in Finance: Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaz warns bank staff who knowingly facilitate illicit transfers could face prosecution, including for aiding and abetting money laundering. Auto Consumer Impact: Volkswagen’s next electric SUV, the ID. Tiguan, is set for a late-2026 debut with a major redesign as VW shifts focus away from the ID.4. Right-to-Repair: New EU repair rules are now in force, pushing manufacturers to provide repair info and spare parts at reasonable prices to cut waste. Trade & Prices: Trump’s 50% tariff threat on Canadian cars/parts/steel is escalating a trade war that analysts warn will flow through to household costs. Everyday Consumer Moves: Amazon opens a new Colorado delivery hub in Montrose to cut local delivery times; Wetherspoons bans customers from playing music out loud, requiring headphones instead.