
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.

Payments & Settlements
Vietnam Drafts New Forex Rules for Foreign Investment
30/04/2026
The draft circular aims to ease procedural rules for foreign investors while strengthening the central bank's oversight of capital flows.

Operational Risk
Australia Finalises Targeted Amendments to Operational Risk Framework
30/04/2026
The amendments provide limited relief from specific contractual requirements for arrangements with providers like central banks and financial market infrastructures.

Anti-Money Laundering
Vietnam Sets Out AML/CFT Action Plan Ahead of APG Review
30/04/2026
The plan aims to overhaul Vietnam's legal framework and enforcement effectiveness in preparation for its 2028 APG mutual evaluation.

AI Risk & Governance
Goldman Sachs Restricts Anthropic AI Access in Hong Kong
30/04/2026
Goldman Sachs has blocked staff in Hong Kong from using Anthropic’s Claude AI models, highlighting the impact of US-China tech tensions on global finance.

AI Risk & Governance
Philippine Think Tank Calls for AI Governance to Boost Financial Inclusion
30/04/2026
New study highlights a growing gap between digital adoption and financial inclusion, urging policy alignment on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Credit Risk
Hong Kong Rolls Out New SME Support Amid Global Uncertainty
30/04/2026
The regulator and banking sector are offering fresh credit relief and faster loan approvals to help firms manage rising costs.

Structural Regulation
Taiwan Proposes to Ease Cross-Selling Rules for Trust Products
30/04/2026
The proposed amendments aim to expand marketing channels for insurance and annuity trusts and relax training requirements for sales staff.

Structural Regulation
HKEX Eyes T+1 and Listing Reforms Amid Record Quarter
30/04/2026
The exchange has launched major market consultations on settlement acceleration and listing competitiveness, supported by record-breaking quarterly revenue and profit.

AI Risk & Governance
APRA Demands ‘Step-Change’ in AI Risk Management
30/04/2026
The regulator has warned that firms' governance, risk management and assurance practices are failing to keep pace with the rapid adoption of AI.

Structural Regulation
JPX Unveils Plan to Bolster Governance and Digital Infrastructure
30/04/2026
JPX updated its medium-term plan, focusing on corporate governance reforms, technology adoption, and market structure enhancements.
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