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

    Market Infrastructure

    SFC Calls on Firms to Participate in Rehearsals for HKEX Network Upgrade

    27/02/2026

    Exchange Participants must test connectivity ahead of a Q3 2026 system cutover designed to boost market stability and resilience.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP to Mandate Annual Cybersecurity Self-Assessments for Banks

    27/02/2026

    New rules will require financial institutions to measure their cyber maturity against a new framework and report annually to the BSP.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong SFC Bans Former Representative of Sun Hung Kai for Life

    27/02/2026

    The individual conducted unauthorised trades and forged documents over a five-year period to conceal significant client losses.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Philippines Proposes Overhaul of Regulations for Electronic Money Issuers

    27/02/2026

    Draft rules introduce strict liquidity requirements and recovery plans for e-money issuers, and powers allowing BSP to take control of firms in distress.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Faces Calls to Recalibrate Proposed Derivatives Volatility Controls

    27/02/2026

    Market participants have backed extending anomalous order thresholds to interest rate futures but rejected proposed parameters and called for different controls for commodities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    New Zealand FMA Flags Resilience Gaps in Crowdfunding Sector

    27/02/2026

    New Zealand’s FMA has called for stronger governance and risk management following a thematic review of crowdfunding service providers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Cybersecurity Researchers Discover Publicly-Exposed KYC Data at ID Verification Firm

    27/02/2026

    An unsecured database linked to a global digital identity verification provider has exposed sensitive customer data from 26 countries.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines SEC Revamps Procedural Rules to Speed Up Case Adjudication

    27/02/2026

    The SEC has replaced its 2016 rulebook, introducing streamlined processes and a greater emphasis on electronic case management.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines Adopts Tiered Public Float Rule to Bolster Listings

    27/02/2026

    The SEC has introduced a new framework linking minimum public ownership to market capitalisation to encourage more IPOs.

    Capital / Liquidity

    New Zealand Consults on New Prudential Standards for Deposit Takers

    27/02/2026

    The RBNZ is seeking feedback on five new standards covering governance, risk management, and disclosure under its new deposit-taking regime.

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