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.
ESG / Sustainability
BSP Completes Self-Assessment Against Climate Risk
22/04/2024
The assessment generated recommendations including for BSP to enhance its emergency response systems and business continuity strategies.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Fines Eight Firms for Compliance Report Nonsubmission
22/04/2024
AUSTRAC issued infringement notices to eight firms that failed to submit their annual compliance reports.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines Scraps Minimum Commission Rule for Stockbrokers
21/04/2024
The SEC says the removal of the minimum commission requirement will boost stock market activity and draw in retail investors.
AML / KYC
NZBA Calls for Scam Prevention Support from Government
19/04/2024
The NZBA wants the government to set anti-scam expectations for other industries in the scam ecosystem besides banking.
Market Infrastructure
ASX Consults on Incentives for CHESS Project Participation
19/04/2024
ASX is consulting on payment options and incentives to enhance engagement and testing activities for the CHESS Replacement project.
Market Infrastructure
HKAB Sets Launch Date for New Credit Reference Platform
19/04/2024
The new credit reference platform, known as ‘Credit Data Smart’, will start service on 26 April. Three CRAs are contributing data.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX to Develop New Derivatives Platform In-House
19/04/2024
The Orion Derivatives Platform will offer enhanced trading and clearing capabilities and the potential for near 24-hour trading.
ESG / Sustainability
Bursa Carbon Exchange to Offer Renewable Energy Certificates
18/04/2024
BCX will hold its inaugural REC auction in June 2024. The RECs will be supplied by state owned power utility Sarawak Energy.
Crypto / Digital Assets
RBNZ Consults on Design Options for ‘Digital Cash’
17/04/2024
The RBNZ is seeking feedback on its judgments and design options for digital cash, which would be designed as a general-purpose CBDC.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA Issues Risk Management Guidance for DLT Adoption
17/04/2024
The guidance covers DLT network and smart contract design and governance, the associated risks, and the need for interoperability.
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