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

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Proceed with Second Phase of Spread Reduction

    13/01/2026

    The move will halve the minimum tick size for certain stocks from mid-2026, following a positive review of Phase 1.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Vietnam Launches International Financial Centre in Da Nang

    12/01/2026

    The Da Nang IFC will act as a regulatory sandbox for innovative financial models, including digital assets and sustainable finance.

    Payments & Settlements

    Vietnam Issues New Decree on Mobile Money, Raises Monthly Cap Tenfold

    12/01/2026

    New decree formalises the service after a pilot phase, introducing higher limits and detailed compliance requirements for providers.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippine SEC Expands REIT Rules to Include Infrastructure, New Structures

    12/01/2026

    New regulations broaden the scope of eligible assets, allow for SPV structures, and refine corporate governance rules.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Forms Expert Panel to Support Global Expansion by Mainland Firms

    12/01/2026

    New 13-member committee to advise on promoting the city's legal and financial services for Chinese enterprises going overseas.

    Liquidity Risk

    HKMA Details Tougher Liquidity Risk Practices for Banks

    09/01/2026

    The HKMA has told banks to model faster deposit runs, ensure collateral usability, and bolster 24/7 monitoring, drawing lessons from the 2023 banking turmoil.

    Capital Adequacy

    Taiwan FSC Issues New Rules on Brokerage Capital Calculations

    09/01/2026

    The FSC has clarified how securities firms should calculate total assets and liabilities for regulatory purposes, repealing a previous order from 2025.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    HKMA Issues Sweeping New Cloud Adoption Guide for Banks

    09/01/2026

    HKMA details enhanced principles for banks on governance, security, resilience, and exit strategies amid rising use of cloud.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory Sustainability Disclosures

    09/01/2026

    New report details a timeline for mandatory reporting for Prime Market firms starting in 2027 and laid out a new regulatory regime for assurance providers.

    Data Privacy

    Hong Kong PCPD Probes HSBC's PayMe App Over Privacy Concerns

    09/01/2026

    The PCPD has launched a compliance check into the mobile wallet's settings for early users and issued recommendations on data protection standards.

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