
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.

Structural Regulation
HKEX Readies for Uncertificated Securities Market Launch on 16 November
10/11/2026
Hong Kong’s paperless securities market will introduce new CCASS functions, updated fee structures, and a five-year phase-in for existing securities.

Structural Regulation
APRA Finalises Streamlined Bank Licensing Framework
10/11/2026
APRA has introduced a simplified, single-pathway licensing framework for domestic banks to enhance transparency and efficiency.

Stablecoins
New Zealand Consults on Regulatory Pathway for Payment Stablecoins
10/11/2026
The FMA is proposing a class designation to exempt qualifying NZD-backed stablecoins from traditional financial product regulations.

Structural Regulation
Hong Kong SFC Finalises Rules to Restrict Misleading Entity Names
10/11/2026
The SFC will amend legislation to prevent unregulated entities, including virtual asset platforms, from using misleading titles.

Tokenisation
HK Wealth Sector Urges Policy Measures to Broaden Market Access
10/11/2026
Hong Kong's private wealth management industry is calling for expanded cross-boundary schemes and proportionate market access to sustain growth.

Resolution & Recovery
HKMA Consults on Revisions to Bank Resolution Planning Guidance
10/11/2026
The HKMA has proposed to introduce new requirements for digital services, governance, and resolution readiness.

AI Risk & Governance
Regulators Champion Governance and AI Integration at AFRC Forum
10/11/2026
Regulators at the AFRC Regional Regulatory Forum 2026 urged the accounting profession to embrace AI, strengthen corporate governance, and uphold integrity to sustain market trust.

New Zealand FMA Urges Clearer Fee Disclosure for Investors
10/11/2026
The FMA has called on financial service providers to improve the clarity and consistency of fee disclosures.

Tokenisation
Hong Kong Advances Tokenised Gold Initiatives with Interbank Pilot
10/11/2026
Hong Kong is expanding its digital asset infrastructure with a proposed interbank tokenised gold project and considering a retail tokenised gold ETF.

Structural Regulation
ASIC Consults on New Foreign Financial Services Provider Regime
10/11/2026
ASIC is seeking feedback on proposed guidance and transitional relief to support the new foreign financial services provider framework.
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