Sanday Chongo Kabange
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
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Considers Scrapping Lunch Break in Trading Hours Overhaul
21/07/2026
HKEX has floated early-stage proposals to extend cash market trading, including a potential evening session, to bolster the city’s global competitiveness.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australian Banks Seek Access to ATO Data to Combat AI-Driven Fraud
21/07/2026
The banking industry is calling for consent-based data sharing and proportionate regulation to cut compliance costs and fight rising document fraud.
AI Risk & Governance
Australia to Legislate ‘Digital Duty of Care’ for AI
21/07/2026
The government has outlined five key priorities to strengthen AI safety, including new legislation and a framework for automated decision-making.
Structural Regulation
Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes Lower Public Float for Large IPOs
21/07/2026
The PSE has released draft rules that would allow large-cap issuers a lower minimum public ownership and revise sanctions for non-compliant directors.
Trading & Investment
Philippine Stock Exchange Unveils Reforms to Boost Retail Trading
21/07/2026
The PSE is introducing a new trading engine and products to attract small investors who are currently drawn to online gambling and crypto.
Structural Regulation
Japan’s Ruling Party Proposes Tighter Curbs on Shareholder Activism
21/07/2026
The proposals would limit shareholder proposals and raise the ownership threshold for calling special meetings.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Inks Pacts to Bolster Northbound Trading Surveillance
20/07/2026
A new voluntary information sharing arrangement will help Mainland exchanges monitor programme trading activities under Northbound Stock Connect.
Payments & Settlements
HKEX to Permit RMB Payments for Stamp Duty and Trading Fees
20/07/2026
The move aims to streamline payments for dual-counter stocks and paves the way for the RMB counter's future inclusion in Southbound Stock Connect.
Tokenisation
Hong Kong SFC Authorises First ‘Natively Tokenised’ Bond Fund
20/07/2026
The approval signals a key step in Hong Kong’s digital asset strategy, establishing a framework for funds where the blockchain serves as the primary ownership record.
Supervision & Enforcement
ASIC Confirms 19 Percent Hike in 2025-26 Industry Funding Levies
20/07/2026
ASIC will recover AUD 400.5 million from industry, citing increased supervision and enforcement activity.
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