
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
NZ FMA Penalises QEX Logistics, Founder for Financial Reporting Failures
24/04/2026
New Zealand’s FMA has imposed significant civil penalties and a directorship ban for multi-year failures to file audited financial statements.

Cryptocurrency
Philippines SEC Flags Seven Unlicensed Crypto Platforms
24/04/2026
The SEC has warned the public against seven unlicensed online trading platforms, threatening promoters with fines and lengthy prison sentences.

Trading & Investment
Tokyo Stock Exchange to Introduce Random Closing and Revamp Tick Sizes
24/04/2026
The exchange has published a report outlining significant changes to its trading rules, aiming to improve price formation and market transparency.

Trading & Investment
Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges to Collaborate on ETFs and Listings
24/04/2026
The bourses announced plans for a new cross-border ETF, dual listings, and Islamic finance products to enhance regional market connectivity.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australia: Sydney Lawyer Charged in Major Bank Fraud Investigation
24/04/2026
The arrest highlights a criminal syndicate's alleged infiltration of professional services, prompting wider regulatory scrutiny of mortgage fraud across Australian lenders.

Structural Regulation
TMX Group to Acquire Cboe Australia and Canada for USD 300 Million
24/04/2026
The acquisition marks TSX owner TMX Group’s expansion into APAC and expected to increase competition for incumbent Australian exchange ASX.

Supervision & Enforcement
Global Regulators Launch Coordinated Crackdown on Finfluencers
24/04/2026
Regulators in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and India have joined a 17-nation blitz targeting unlicensed online financial advice.

Supervision & Enforcement
Hong Kong Imposes Record Fine on PwC Over Evergrande Audit Failures
24/04/2026
Regulators have imposed a record fine, a practice ban, and a landmark shareholder compensation scheme on PwC for "egregious" audit failures at the collapsed developer.

Credit Risk
Philippines SEC Urges Lenders to Adopt Borrower Relief Measures
24/04/2026
The SEC has issued guidance encouraging lenders to provide relief for borrowers impacted by the national energy emergency.

Payments & Settlements
Taiwan Confirms Plan to Allow Foreign Currency Dividend Payouts
24/04/2026
The new rules, to be enabled by a mechanism launching in Q3 2026, will allow custodians to receive foreign currency dividends for foreign investors.
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