Sanday Chongo Kabange
Sanday Chongo Kabange is an experienced multimedia journalist and a contributor to Regulation Asia. He focuses on compliance, regulatory and legal issues for financial services.
Articles by Sanday Chongo Kabange
Clearing & Post-Trade
ASX Finalises Clearing Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement Release 1
11/07/2025
ASX will proceed with planned rule amendments for its clearing system overhaul after receiving limited substantive industry feedback.
Climate Risk
HKMA Launches Physical Climate Risk Assessment Platform For Banks
11/07/2025
The HKMA has launched an enhanced version of its physical climate risk assessment tool, urging all financial institutions to adopt it.
Capital Adequacy
Australia to Amend Tax Law for Foreign-Issued Bank Capital Instruments
11/07/2025
The change seeks to ensure subordinated notes with non-viability clauses, issued by foreign-regulated entities, can be treated as debt for tax purposes.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Philippines FSCC Flags Financial Risks, Eyes Deposit Insurance Reform
11/07/2025
Regulators are monitoring global headwinds and geopolitical tensions, while considering a risk-based premium system for the bank deposit insurance scheme.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
New Zealand Authorities Launch New Anti-Scam Alliance
11/07/2025
The initiative establishes a formal structure for government agencies, banks, telcos, digital platforms, and consumer groups to share data about scams and shut them down in real-time.
Anti-Money Laundering
EU Adds Laos, Nepal to High-Risk AML List; Delists Philippines
10/07/2025
The European Parliament has endorsed changes to its high-risk country list, adding Laos and Nepal while removing the Philippines.
Sustainable Finance
ACCC Authorises ASFI to Work on Sustainable Finance Initiatives
10/07/2025
The ACCC has allowed the ASFI to collaborate with industry participants on sustainable finance initiatives for five years.
CBDCs
RBA Announces Participants for Next Phase of Digital Money Experiments
10/07/2025
The RBA says 24 innovative use cases ranging from local fintechs to major banks have been conditionally selected for the next stage of Project Acacia.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Proposes Updates to Product Disclosure Statements Guidance
10/07/2025
The proposed updates aims to simplify and consolidate existing guidance, incorporate current regulatory approaches, and remove outdated references.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Lists Hong Kong's First Active ETF Cross-Listing
10/07/2025
The first active ETF cross-listing in Hong Kong is the first under a mutual recognition of funds scheme established with Ireland in May.
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