
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.

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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