
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
ASIC Forms Markets Expert Advisory Group to Strengthen Capital Markets
11/11/2026
ASIC has established a new advisory group to enhance the resilience, efficiency, and competitiveness of its capital markets.

Capital Adequacy
HKMA Proposes Capital Rule Change to Boost Northern Metropolis Funding
11/11/2026
The HKMA plans to designate specific government-related entities as domestic public sector entities to lower bank capital costs.

Cybersecurity
Thailand Orders Banks to Tighten Cyber Defences As Global Threats Rise
11/11/2026
The BOT has instructed financial institutions to enhance cybersecurity measures and implement daily reporting following a surge in overseas cyberattacks.

AI Risk & Governance
Australia Plans New AI Regulator, Mandatory Safeguards After OpenAI Breach
11/11/2026
Australia will establish a dedicated AI regulator and introduce mandatory reporting requirements following a government data breach.

Payments & Settlements
Australian Regulators Intervene to Ensure Continued Access to Cash
11/11/2026
The ACCC has issued an interim direction to Armaguard to ensure continued cash access, while the RBA designated its subsidiary Prosegur.

Emerging Prudential Risks
APRA Flags Geopolitical, Cyber Risks for Superannuation Sector
11/11/2026
APRA Deputy Chair David Bradbury has directed superannuation trustees to bolster governance and resilience against escalating non-financial risks.

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.
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