
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
Australia Unveils Bill to Regulate Critical Cash Services
24/04/2026
The proposed framework gives new powers to the RBA and ACCC to ensure cash remains available amid declining use and rising costs.

Trading & Investment
HKEX Creates New Senior Role to Build FIC Capabilities
23/04/2026
HKEX has appointed a Head of Debt Market Development to facilitate the build-out of its fixed income capabilities and advance Hong Kong’s position as an international bond hub.

Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Officials Urge Asian Bourses to Unite for Global Capital
23/04/2026
At a major regional summit, Hong Kong’s finance chief called for a shift from competition to collaboration to attract investment.

Anti-Money Laundering
New Zealand Banks Oppose Government's AML Levies Proposal
23/04/2026
The NZBA has formally objected to a government proposal that would see banks fund the vast majority of a new NZD 27 million annual AML/CFT supervisory levy.

Alternative Markets
Australia, UK Deepen Investment Ties as Super Funds Hunt for European Assets
22/04/2026
The new pact comes as a delegation of Australia’s largest pension funds tours France and the UK seeking private market deals.

Structural Regulation
Australia FSC Sets New Governance Standard for Super Platforms
22/04/2026
Industry body acts to strengthen oversight of investments and financial advisers on wrap platforms ahead of potential government regulation and following recent market failures.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australian Regulator Fines Latitude Finance for Spam Breaches
22/04/2026
The non-bank lender must appoint an independent consultant after millions of compliance failures under the Spam Act.

Trading & Investment
HKEX Lists Largest Physical Gold ETF Amid Regulatory Push
22/04/2026
The launch of Hong Kong's largest physical gold ETF aligns with the city's strategy to become a regional bullion hub, supported by regulators.

Structural Regulation
PSE Proposes to Ease Preferred Share Listing Rules
22/04/2026
The PSE has launched a consultation on proposed rule changes designed to lower the barrier for companies, including SMEs, seeking to list via preferred shares.

Trading & Investment
HKEX Plans Zero-Day Options Launch for Early 2027
22/04/2026
HKEX is reportedly working to introduce same-day expiry options on the Hang Seng Index, following a global trend.
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