
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
Japan Finalises New Corporate Governance Code
22/07/2026
Regulators have released a streamlined corporate governance code, urging listed firms to prioritise long-term value and growth investments over formalism.

Structural Regulation
ASX Consults on Major Update to Corporate Governance Principles
22/07/2026
The Australian bourse has launched a public consultation on the 5th edition of its Principles, aiming to simplify the framework and remove regulatory duplication.

Clearing & Post-Trade
KSD Launches Next-Gen Systems for FX Securities and Agency Services
22/07/2026
The new platforms are designed to align with global T+1 settlement cycles and the ISO 20022 standard.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Taiwan Amends Anti-Fraud Rules to Mandate VASP and Bank Collaboration
22/07/2026
The amendments introduce an anti-fraud platform and cross-sector inquiry mechanisms, expanding compliance duties for FIs and VASPs.

Anti-Money Laundering
Hong Kong and Laos Ink MoU to Develop 'Gold Corridor'
21/07/2026
The agreement focuses on strengthening financial market linkages, promoting physical gold flows, and enhancing regulatory collaboration on AML and best practices.

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.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.