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“The outstanding performance of International has been fully validated in our existing fleet, delivering significant fuel savings and enhancing our market competitiveness,” says Yu Shan, General Manager of Qingdao Winning International Ship Management Co., Ltd.

“This is why we’ve chosen to extend and deepen our partnership. Through this drydocking cooperation, we look forward to more vessels benefiting from these more sustainable advanced technologies, jointly contributing to a greener future for the industry.”

Following the International Maritime Organization’s introduction of emission reduction regulations, shipping companies are addressing their carbon footprint and actively adopting measures to optimize energy efficiency. China is also speeding up the implementation of its “Dual Carbon” strategy in the maritime sector, promoting the widespread adoption of more sustainable technologies.

“We’re honored to continue and deepen our strategic cooperation,” adds Rob Leslie, Commercial Director of AkzoNobel Marine and Protective Coatings in Greater China. “Winning Shipping’s unwavering pursuit of more efficient operations aligns perfectly with our philosophy of helping customers through sustainable innovation. We look forward to providing solid support for the long-term operational efficiency and sustainable development goals of its fleet.”

In addition to Intersleek 1100SR, International will also supply the project with its Intercept® 8500 LPP antifouling coating, which combines linear polishing with an optimized biocide package. This is the highest performing antifouling product within the International range, specifically designed for deep sea vessels.

The agreement was signed during the recent Marintec China 2025 event, one of the world’s leading maritime industry exhibitions.

Learn more about AkzoNobel’s marine coatings.

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About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing more sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

We want a market where innovation can thrive, but where people understand the risks. Regulation cannot – and should not – remove all risk. Instead, it should make sure anyone investing in crypto does so with their eyes open.

Our proposals apply a similar approach to crypto as we do in traditional finance: clear information for consumers, proportionate requirements for firms, and flexibility to support innovation.

What we’re consulting on

• Admissions and disclosures – Rules for listing cryptoassets and what firms must tell investors, so people have the facts before they invest.
• Market abuse – Measures to stop insider trading and manipulation, so markets are fair.
• Cryptoasset trading platforms – Standards for exchanges to keep trading safe and reliable.
• Intermediaries – Requirements for brokers and other middlemen, so they act responsibly.
• Staking – Making sure the risks are clear when firms offer staking – a service that lets you lock up your crypto for a reward.
• Lending and borrowing – Rules to protect both crypto lenders and borrowers.
• Decentralised finance (DeFi) – DeFi lets people trade, lend and borrow using crypto without a middleman. We’re asking if the same rules that apply in traditional finance should also apply here.
• Prudential requirements – Financial safeguards for firms, so they can better manage risk.

These proposals build on feedback from earlier discussions and new research published today. They are aligned with new government legislation laid yesterday and reflect our commitment to getting the balance right.

David Geale, executive director for payments and digital finance at the FCA, said:

‘Regulation is coming – and we want to get it right. We’ve listened to feedback, and now we’re setting out our proposals for the UK’s crypto regime.

‘Our goal is to have a regime that protects consumers, supports innovation and promotes trust. We welcome feedback to help us finalise these rules.’

We’ve made significant progress in delivering our crypto roadmap and are helping firms meet our standards and become registered while we wait for further legislation.

While we work closely with partners to deliver the UK’s crypto rules, people should remember crypto is largely unregulated – except for financial promotions and financial crime purposes.

Consultation responses are open until 12 February 2026.

To share your views, please see our CP25/40, CP25/41 and CP25/42 pages.

Notes to editors

1. Read CP25/40, CP25/41 and CP25/42.
2. Read our Cryptoassets consumer research 2025 and Cryptoasset regulation and consumer decision-making: Evidence from an online experiment research notes.
3. These publications mark the next milestone in crypto regulation in the UK closely engaging with the Government’s proposals including the statutory instrument laid at the Parliament yesterday (15 December).
4. We have considered how these consultation papers will apply the UK issuers of stablecoins and have introduced specific rules and guidance where necessary. UK issuers of stablecoins will not be able to pass interest from their own backing assets to holders; we are considering how further financial incentives could be shared with holders when UK issued stablecoins are used.
5. The FCA has previously set out the timeline for crypto regulation in its crypto roadmap.
6. Earlier this year, the FCA consulted on key topics such as stablecoins, cryptoasset custody and conduct of business and high-level standards. Soon, the FCA will consult further on Consumer Duty and other consumer protection matters for cryptoassets, including our approach to financial promotions.
7. Find out more about existing rules firms must comply with.
8. If firms want to become registered under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, we offer pre-application support. It’s a free meeting with a case officer who can talk them through any questions they might have.  We also run webinars and in person events with industry and compliance teams to educate crypto firms specifically on our rules. There will be more of these in the coming months aimed at specific areas of our rules.
9. We provide firms with lots of resources to help them understand our rules and how to meet expectations. Find out more.
10. The FCA enables a fair and thriving financial services market for the good of consumers and the economy. Find out more about the FCA.

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In order to address this fragmentation, the Eurosystem’s Advisory Group on Market Infrastructures for Securities and Collateral (AMI-SeCo) is working towards developing a Single Collateral Management Rulebook for Europe (SCoRE), which defines common rules for managing collateral.

The harmonised collateral management processes laid down in SCoRE will ultimately make it easier for:

• market participants to move their securities and collateral safely and efficiently between EU countries, without friction or restrictions;
• investors to buy securities in any EU country and use them as collateral in the same or any other EU country;
• banks to move collateral and securities quickly to where they are needed.

It will also lead to:

• increased efficiency, by enabling collateral management across Europe from a single account using the same procedures;
• lower costs, as a single rulebook will allow market participants to implement a single set of procedures;
• interoperability, resulting from common messaging based on a common set of data across financial market infrastructures;
• lower risk in managing securities and collateral as a result of the standardisation of processes;
• a level playing field for all market participants across Europe;
• increased reach beyond domestic markets.

In order to address this fragmentation, the Eurosystem’s Advisory Group on Market Infrastructures for Securities and Collateral (AMI-SeCo) is working towards developing a Single Collateral Management Rulebook for Europe (SCoRE), which defines common rules for managing collateral.

The harmonised collateral management processes laid down in SCoRE will ultimately make it easier for:

• market participants to move their securities and collateral safely and efficiently between EU countries, without friction or restrictions;
• investors to buy securities in any EU country and use them as collateral in the same or any other EU country;
• banks to move collateral and securities quickly to where they are needed.

It will also lead to:

• increased efficiency, by enabling collateral management across Europe from a single account using the same procedures;
• lower costs, as a single rulebook will allow market participants to implement a single set of procedures;
• interoperability, resulting from common messaging based on a common set of data across financial market infrastructures;
• lower risk in managing securities and collateral as a result of the standardisation of processes;
• a level playing field for all market participants across Europe;
• increased reach beyond domestic markets.

• The guidance, published after extensive public consultation, provides details on an updated valuation data framework.

• Banks are expected to have a high-quality dataset available, to facilitate valuation in the case of failure, boosting crisis readiness.

The SRB today publishes its Expectations on Valuation Capabilities. Crisis readiness and, in particular, valuation in crisis, is a key component of the SRM Vision 2028 strategy. Banks are expected to ensure the availability of a standardised high-quality dataset to independent valuers, enabling robust and timely valuations, while strengthening crisis readiness.

“As we navigate the complexities of an evolving financial landscape, the SRB’s updated valuation framework is crucial in ensuring banks are crisis-ready. High quality datasets are key to making effective resolution decisions,” said Dominique Laboureix, SRB Chair.

The final expectations reflect extensive feedback from a public consultation held between 2 April and 2 July 2025. In response, and in line with its efforts on simplification, the SRB streamlined and simplified the proposed framework by reducing certain documents and data attributes, removing the continuous access requirement to data repositories for resolution, and clarifying the role of valuation playbooks. A feedback statement summarises how comments were addressed. 

The expectations replace previous guidance published in 2020. Banks are expected to progressively implement them by the end of 2029. 

See here for more information on the requirements and timeline.

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