
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.

Tokenisation
Hong Kong Set to Launch First RWA Tokenisation Products
03/03/2026
DL Holdings gets a regulatory nod for property and PE fund tokenisation, while Finloop announces a new project backed by Canadian gold mining assets.

Trading & Investment
New Gold Trading Regulations Take Effect in Thailand
02/03/2026
New rules cap baht-denominated online gold trades to curb speculative activity that has fuelled the currency's recent appreciation.

Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong Sees Launch of First Virtual Asset Structured Products
02/03/2026
The options-based products linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum are a first for Hong Kong's market and are available only to professional investors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Commonwealth Bank Investigates Suspected Loan Fraud, Cites AI Use
02/03/2026
CBA has filed reports to police and regulators over fears that doctored applications, some using AI, were used to obtain loans.

Structural Regulation
ASX Submits Plan to ASIC on Governance & Leadership Enhancements
02/03/2026
The exchange operator has detailed governance changes and a plan to meet a AUD 150 million capital requirement from ASIC.

Anti-Money Laundering
Japan FSA Admits Hitachi-Led Crypto AML Project into Sandbox
02/03/2026
A consortium of financial and tech firms will test a collaborative information-sharing framework to combat money laundering involving crypto-assets.

Credit Risk
Korea to Overhaul Rules on Management of Delinquent Debt
02/03/2026
Regulators are introducing sweeping reforms to promote early-stage debt restructuring and curb aggressive collection and debt sale practices by financial firms.

Credit Risk
Cambodia Sets New Asset Management Rules to Tackle NPLs
02/03/2026
New regulations establish a framework for asset management institutions, setting minimum capital, licensing fees, and strict rules on activities to manage bad loans.

Sustainable Finance
WFE Guide Outlines Path for Issuers to Access Transition Finance
01/03/2026
New guide details how to build credible transition plans, choose the right instruments, and navigate a complex, evolving regulatory landscape to tap into the market.

Payments & Settlements
Australia Making ‘Gradual Progress’ on G20 Payment Goals, RBA Says
01/03/2026
New report details mixed results on cost and speed targets, highlighting upcoming regulatory changes for AML/CTF and payment service providers.
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