
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.

Hong Kong Investment Visa Scheme Draws HK$95 Billion in Applications
04/03/2026
The residency programme has attracted nearly 3,200 applicants in two years, prompting officials to ease rules to provide investors with greater flexibility.

Crypto / Digital Assets
HSBC Signals Intent to Engage with HK Stablecoin Regime - Reports
04/03/2026
HSBC has praised the city’s “sound regulatory environment” and confirmed it is in active discussions with the HKMA.

Securities / Derivatives
HKEX’s OTC Clear Hikes Margin Add-ons for Large OTC Derivatives
04/03/2026
The revisions, effective 9 March, introduce significantly higher liquidity risk multipliers for specific interest rate and currency products to cover liquidation risk.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia: Issuer of AUDC Stablecoin Secures AFS Licence
04/03/2026
The licence positions the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin within the formal payments system ahead of expected digital asset legislation.

Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong and Shanghai to Build Blockchain Trade Finance Platform
03/03/2026
The initiative aims to digitise the US$1.5 trillion cargo finance market by linking mainland trade data with global financial systems.

Crypto / Digital Assets
China's Top Court Details Plans for Tackling Crypto, Market Abuse Cases
03/03/2026
The plan is part of five key judicial tasks for 2026, as courts handled financial cases worth CNY 59.5 trillion last year.

Fintech / Regtech
Global Banks Tap AI for Trader Surveillance, Nomura Explores Joint Model
03/03/2026
The move signals a shift from rules-based algorithms to autonomous systems for flagging potential misconduct.

ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan FSC Flags Governance, Transparency Gaps in ESG Review
03/03/2026
The FSC’s third annual review found common weaknesses in governance, transparency, and environmental protection across all financial sectors.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan's SBI Holdings and Startale to Launch Yen Stablecoin in Q2
03/03/2026
The JPYSC stablecoin will be issued by a licensed trust bank under Japan's new rules for electronic payment instruments.

Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Unveil Won Internationalisation Roadmap Within H1 2026
03/03/2026
The plan aims to bolster the currency's global standing and is linked to broader reforms for MSCI and WGBI index inclusions.
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