
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.

ASIC Extends Transitional Relief for Foreign Financial Firms
07/12/2025
The 12-month extension provides certainty as the government prepares a new licensing exemption regime for foreign financial services providers.

Enforcement
ASIC Orders FXCM to Stop Issuing CFDs to Retail Investors
05/12/2025
The interim stop order cites deficiencies in the firm's target market determination under design and distribution obligations.

Securities / Derivatives
Philippine SEC Proposes Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Market
05/12/2025
The draft rules outline requirements for issuers, Shari'ah governance, and disclosure to help develop the country's Islamic finance sector.

Fintech / Regtech
Japan Regulators Alert Firms to Rise in Corporate Vishing Attacks
05/12/2025
The alert details the methods used by fraudsters and provides specific recommendations for companies to prevent fraudulent fund transfers.

Capital / Liquidity
Australia Proposes Three-Tier Prudential Framework for Banks
05/12/2025
The plan creates a new top tier for the largest banks and introduces transition periods to support competition and growth.

Capital / Liquidity
HK Regulator, Banks Roll Out Additional Support for Tai Po Fire Victims
05/12/2025
Measures include emergency loans and a six-month mortgage moratorium on approximately 300 loans worth a total of HKD 540 million.

Enforcement
SFC Secures Insider Dealing Conviction Against Former Computershare VP
05/12/2025
The former executive used non-public information about a failed corporate privatisation vote to avoid a significant stock market loss.

Canadian Exchange Considers Acquiring Cboe Australia as SGX Denies Making Bid
05/12/2025
The CSE is considering buying Cboe's Australian assets, aiming to expand its footprint after already having acquired the National Stock Exchange.

Fintech / Regtech
Vietnam and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System
05/12/2025
The programme, connecting UnionPay and VietQR, promotes yuan use and will initially involve ICBC and Vietcombank as settlement banks.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Taiwan Outlines Stablecoin Rules for 2026 Launch
05/12/2025
Taiwan’s proposed framework, modelled on the EU's MiCA, will require full reserve backing and initially permit only banks to issue.
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