
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.

Trading & Investment
HKEX Prepares to Implement Minimum Spreads Reduction Plan
28/04/2025
HKEX has directed exchange participants to join an optional end-to-end to verify system changes needed to implement phase 1 minimum spreads reduction.

Clearing & Post-Trade
SFC, HKMA Issue Guidance for New Derivatives Reporting Regime
28/04/2025
The documents provide clarifications and address concerns on the implementation of the updated OTC derivatives reporting requirements commencing in September.

Trading & Investment
BSP Broadens Access to Foreign Exchange Hedging Instruments
28/04/2025
The BSP has implemented reforms to broaden Filipinos’ access to hedging instruments involving the Philippine peso

Climate Risk
HKMA Unveils Key Priorities, Green Ambitions for 2025 and Beyond
28/04/2025
The HKMA’s 2025 priorities include measures to safeguard the banking sector from financial crime, credit risk, cyber risk and climate risks.

Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX Calls on Firms to Prepare for Handling Multi-Counter Securities
25/04/2025
HKSCC is asking market participants to review their internal systems and operation arrangements to ensure a smooth transition in June.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
New Zealand Announces New Anti-Scam Protections, Compensation Approach
24/04/2025
If a bank fails to identify certain transactions as high-risk, it will have to compensate the customer fully.

Structural Regulation
NZ Regulators Consult on Design Approach for Basic Bank Accounts
24/04/2025
The CoFR is seeking input on three main approaches to develop and ensure the widespread availability of basic transaction or bank accounts in New Zealand.

Sustainable Finance
Taipei Exchange to Establish Green Securities Certification System
23/04/2025
TPEx will launch a green securities certification system in 2026 to encourage enterprises to engage in green and sustainable economic activities.

Cryptocurrency
Australia: Block Earner Wins ASIC Case Over Crypto Product Licensing
23/04/2025
The Full Court overturned the Federal Court’s previous decision that Block Earner’s crypto product was a financial product requiring licencing.

Anti-Money Laundering
SFC Imposes Six Month Ban on Former Executive of CSC Futures
23/04/2025
The SFC said the former senior manager failed to discharge his duties as a responsible officer, resulting in AML/CFT failures by CSC Futures.
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