
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.

Cybersecurity
Australian Regulators Urge Banks to Boost AI and Cyber Resilience
05/11/2026
The Council of Financial Regulators has reiterated calls for FIs to bolster operational resilience against complex AI threats.

Operational Risk
Hong Kong Advances Bill to Overhaul Banking Regulation
05/11/2026
LegCo has reviewed proposed banking amendments introducing intermediate disciplinary powers, holding company regulations, and a simplified two-tier system.

Tokenisation
Standard Chartered Launches Tokenised Deposits in Hong Kong
05/11/2026
Standard Chartered has introduced a tokenised deposit solution for corporate clients, leveraging the HKMA’s Ensemble infrastructure.

Stablecoins
Hong Kong: Anchorpoint Partners Solana on HKD Stablecoin Expansion
05/11/2026
Hong Kong-licensed stablecoin issuer Anchorpoint is collaborating with the Solana Foundation to enable native minting and redemption of its HKDAP token.

Payments & Settlements
Payments NZ Urges Outcomes-Led Approach to Retail Payments Overhaul
05/11/2026
Payments NZ has responded to RBNZ’s retail payment system consultation, advocating for a public-private co-design approach.

Payments & Settlements
New Zealand Sets Out Priorities for Payments System Modernisation
05/11/2026
A cross-industry forum has highlighted the need for an enabling regulatory framework, digital identity standards, and coordinated governance to modernise the system.

Trading & Investment
Hong Kong: Southbound ETF Connect Expands with 10 New Funds
05/11/2026
The SSE and SZSE will expand the Southbound ETF Connect by adding ten new funds, including Japan-focused products.

Clearing & Post-Trade
Korea Unveils Roadmap for T+1 Settlement Transition by 2028
04/11/2026
South Korean regulators have proposed a roadmap to shorten the securities settlement cycle to T+1 by 2028, allowing time for foreign investors to adapt.

Nature & Biodiversity
OECD: Global Biodiversity Finance Triples as Private Capital Lags
04/11/2026
New OECD data reveals biodiversity-related development finance reached USD 34.2 billion in 2024, though private sector mobilisation remains limited.

AI Risk & Governance
Hong Kong IA Outlines AI Governance Framework, Tweaks Capital Regime
04/11/2026
The IA will issue new AI guidelines in December while refining capital rules to boost infrastructure investment and reinsurance.
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