Sanday Chongo Kabange

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    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

    Structural Regulation

    RBNZ Publishes Near-Final Standards for New Deposit Takers Regime

    15/09/2026

    The RBNZ has released the first tranche of near-final standards under the Deposit Takers Act, giving firms more time to prepare for compliance.

    Tokenisation

    BlackRock Launches First Tokenised Money Market Fund in Hong Kong

    15/09/2026

    The asset manager received regulatory authorisation for a Hong Kong dollar money market fund that will operate across both traditional and digital channels.

    Stablecoins

    Korean, European Banks Advance Talks on Joint Stablecoin Project

    15/09/2026

    Ten South Korean banks are in working-level discussions with a European consortium for a stablecoin remittance proof-of-concept.

    Climate Risk

    Hong Kong Launches Climate Insurance Lab to Tackle Protection Gap

    14/09/2026

    The new initiative aims to turn climate data into new insurance products through shared infrastructure and a dedicated innovation platform.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Hong Kong ICAC Launches Hub to Bolster Private Sector Integrity

    14/09/2026

    The new one-stop centre aims to provide comprehensive, risk-based corruption prevention support to businesses through a PPP model.

    Data Privacy

    ASIC Proposes New Access Model for Companies Register

    14/09/2026

    ASIC is seeking feedback on a new tiered access model that aims to balance public transparency with the privacy and security of director data.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Exchange Launches After-Market Trading Session

    14/09/2026

    The new four-hour session aims to enhance investor access and market competitiveness, though exchange-traded funds and notes are excluded.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Set to Ban Card Surcharges in Major Payments Overhaul

    14/09/2026

    The reform will prohibit merchant surcharges on most card payments, impacting business costs and shaking up the credit card rewards landscape.

    Liquidity Risk

    NZ FMA Eyes Private Assets, ESG Claims in KiwiSaver Scheme

    14/09/2026

    The FMA has detailed its focus on private asset valuations, liquidity risk, and sustainability claims within its annual review of the KiwiSaver scheme.

    Cybersecurity

    FSS Warns Korean FIs of "Tough Measures" Over AI Security Lapses

    14/09/2026

    The FSS has told financial firms to fix basic IT controls and prepare for sophisticated AI-driven attacks, promising leniency for proactive firms.

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