
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.

Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Expand IP Tax Deductions
20/10/2026
The proposed legislation aims to lower intellectual property transaction costs and support Hong Kong's development as a regional trading hub.

Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Gazettes Start Date for MPF “Full Portability”
20/10/2026
Eligible employees can transfer their accrued employer mandatory contributions to an MPF scheme of their choice starting December 2026.

KYC & CDD
RBNZ Launches Framework for Basic Transaction Services
19/10/2026
The RBNZ has partnered with local banks and government agencies to launch a voluntary framework aimed at improving financial inclusion by 2027.

Structural Regulation
ASIC Proposes Remaking Internal Dispute Data Reporting Rules
19/10/2026
ASIC is seeking feedback on moving all IDR reporting firms from semi-annual to annual reporting frequency.

Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX Sets Roadmap for T+1 Settlement Transition in 2028
19/10/2026
HKEX targets a T+1 settlement cycle for the second half of 2028, providing the industry a longer preparation runway.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australia Proposes Reforms to Combat Financial Abuse and Tax Fraud
19/10/2026
The Australian government has unveiled a suite of regulatory reforms across the tax, superannuation, and corporate sectors to crack down on financial abuse.

AI Risk & Governance
Taiwan FSC Survey Shows GenAI Adoption Hits 76pc Among Financial Firms
19/10/2026
The FSC found that AI usage is deepening into decision-making tools, prompting new risk-based regulatory frameworks.

Reporting & Disclosures
Australian Firms Voluntarily Disclose Scope 3 Emissions Ahead of Mandate
19/10/2026
More than a third of Australia's largest listed companies are voluntarily reporting Scope 3 emissions despite first-year regulatory exemptions.

Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX Clearing Houses Set to Start Accepting CGBs as Collateral
18/10/2026
From 2 November 2026, Hong Kong clearing houses will accept China Government Bonds as eligible non-cash collateral for margin requirements.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Philippines Launches AI Tool, Backs Regional Anti-Scam Initiative
16/10/2026
The BSP has backed a regional anti-scam initiative and a new AI-assisted verification portal to protect consumers.
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