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.
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PEPs & Sanctions
Australia Proposes Major Overhaul of Autonomous Sanctions Regime
09/09/2026
The government is consulting on a new sanctions framework that introduces a clear 'effective control' test and aims to significantly streamline compliance for regulated entities.
Payments & Settlements
Hong Kong Chief Executive Outlines Priorities for Banking Sector Partnership
09/09/2026
Chief Executive John Lee has called on banks to support four key development areas, including offshore renminbi and technology financing.
Structural Regulation
Thailand Set to Introduce BNPL Regulatory Regime in Q4 2026
09/09/2026
The move is part of a significant expansion of the central bank's supervisory remit to cover the non-bank financial sector and enhance consumer protection.
Climate Risk
HKMA to Embed Bank Transition Planning into Supervisory Reviews
08/09/2026
The HKMA is developing new guidelines on transition planning and will launch a policy consultation on sustainability disclosures.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Thailand Unveils New Frameworks to Combat Digital Fraud
08/09/2026
The BOT has detailed a new domestic framework and an international blueprint to tackle rising digital financial fraud.
Payments & Settlements
Philippines Proposes 12-Month Freeze on New Payment Operators
08/09/2026
The BSP has also proposed new integrity controls for merchant payments, with a focus on high-risk sectors like crypto.
Structural Regulation
Australia Kicks Off Independent Review of Banking Code
08/09/2026
The five-yearly review will assess the Code's effectiveness, focusing on emerging issues like vulnerability, accessibility, and branch closures, alongside a separate review of the compliance body.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Australian Government Agrees to Reform Regulatory Sandbox
08/09/2026
The government has agreed to repeal the current Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox, paving the way for a more flexible, ASIC-led model and new public-private coordination.
Supervision & Enforcement
New Zealand Sets Up High-Level Board to Fight Organised Crime
08/09/2026
A new multi-agency board will coordinate the response to transnational crime, money laundering and people trafficking in New Zealand.
Reporting & Disclosures
HKMA Consults on Expansion of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
08/09/2026
The HKMA has launched a consultation on Phase 2B of its taxonomy, introducing transition pathways and a new adaptation framework.
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