
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.

Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Expands Custodian Scope for Managed Futures Enterprises
27/03/2026
The amendment allows certain securities firms to act as custodians, aiming to foster business development and expand options in the sector.

Enforcement
ASIC Outlines Key Lessons from Shield and First Guardian Failures
27/03/2026
ASIC's Alan Kirkland outlines expectations for superannuation trustees as gatekeepers following the collapse of investment schemes affecting 11,000 members.

Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia OJK Confirms Plan to Impose 15pc Free Float Rule
27/03/2026
The move is part of a broader capital market reform agenda aimed at improving liquidity and addressing concerns from index provider MSCI.

ESG / Sustainability
Australian Senators Probe Ethics of Private Equity in Accounting
26/03/2026
A parliamentary inquiry is questioning if private equity ownership creates conflicts of interest, prompting calls for stronger disclosure and oversight.

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Enhance Tax Reporting Framework
26/03/2026
The proposed amendments introduce mandatory registration for financial institutions, stricter record-keeping, and higher penalties in response to an OECD review.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Regulators Warn of Extreme Price Risk in Virtual Asset Sector
26/03/2026
The average max drawdown for virtual assets was 73% in H2 2025, compared to just 28.3% for the KOSPI and 18.8% for the KOSDAQ.

Securities / Derivatives
Korea FSS Mandates New Disclosure Rules for Real Estate Funds
26/03/2026
New rules require asset managers to disclose worst-case scenarios and secure CEO sign-off to enhance investor protection and accountability.

Australian Regulators Warn Funds on 'Payday Super' Readiness
26/03/2026
APRA and ATO are concerned that a material number of superannuation funds are not on track to meet the new three-day contribution processing rules.

Securities / Derivatives
Tokyo Stock Exchange Reports Progress on Lowering Investment Units
26/03/2026
A new report details efforts to reduce minimum stock investments to attract more retail investors and address resulting burdens on companies.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Japanese Lawmakers Launch Task Force to Draft On-Chain Finance Rules
26/03/2026
The new LDP project team aims to create a national framework for tokenised finance, putting pressure on regulators and financial institutions.
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