Sanday Chongo Kabange
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
Market Infrastructure
RBA to Ban Card Surcharges, Cut Merchant Fees from October
31/03/2026
The RBA has finalised reforms to end card surcharging, lower interchange fees, and mandate greater fee transparency from October 2026.
AML / KYC
Bangladesh Sets New e-KYC Framework for Insurers and Capital Markets
31/03/2026
The BFIU has issued a new directive requiring a digital, biometric-based KYC process by the end of 2026.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Finalises Capital Rules to Bolster Australian Annuity Market
31/03/2026
APRA has finalised amendments to its capital framework for life insurers, aiming to foster innovation in retirement products.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Delays Capital Market Norms, Eases Bank Capital Rules
31/03/2026
The deferral to 1 July follows industry pushback and is accompanied by key clarifications on acquisition finance and capital adequacy for bank exposures.
Securities / Derivatives
NZX Sets Launch Date for New Index Derivatives Contract
31/03/2026
NZX will launch index futures next month, aiming to fill a long-standing gap in its capital markets with strong industry backing.
ESG / Sustainability
ASIC Launches Educational Modules for New Sustainability Rules
31/03/2026
ASIC has released self-paced training modules to help firms prepare for the country's new mandatory climate reporting regime.
AML / KYC
UK Freezes US$107 Million in London Property Linked to Chinese Fugitive
31/03/2026
The action utilises an Unexplained Wealth Order, placing scrutiny on anti-money laundering checks within the UK’s luxury property market.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Flags Gaps in Bank Liquidity Planning for Resolution
31/03/2026
HKMA has urged institutions to upgrade liquidity models, citing weaknesses exposed in recent industry-wide stress tests.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Sets 16 November Launch Date for Paperless Securities Regime
31/03/2026
The new uncertificated securities market regime will introduce a paperless option for share ownership, aiming to boost efficiency and modernise the city's financial infrastructure.
Fintech / Regtech
Latest Global Financial Hub Ranking Highlights Importance of Regulatory Certainty
31/03/2026
The latest index reveals a tight race at the top, with Asian centres gaining ground and a clear global demand for predictable regulation.
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