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
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Chair: Accountant Shortage a Threat to Hong Kong’s Market Integrity
21/04/2026
Kelvin Wong said a severe and structural talent shortage of accountants could weaken Hong Kong’s competitiveness and pose risks to market integrity.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Consults on Overhaul of FMI Regulatory Guides
21/04/2026
ASIC is seeking feedback on updated guidance for market operators, trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.
ESG / Sustainability
HKIMR Outlines Hong Kong's Path to Become Transition Finance Hub
21/04/2026
A new report from the HKMA’s research arm outlines five key policy considerations to scale transition finance, following a global industry survey.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Unveils Framework for Secondary Trading of Tokenised Funds
21/04/2026
The new pilot framework allows SFC-authorised tokenised investment products to be traded on licensed crypto platforms, expanding retail investor access.
Securities / Derivatives
Prediction Markets May Constitute Illegal Gambling, HK Regulator Warns
21/04/2026
The SFC’s investor education arm has stated that prediction market trading is not protected by securities law and may be illegal.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Links Derivatives Clearing to HKMA Settlement System
21/04/2026
The move will see HKEX's options and futures clearing houses sweep cash balances intra-day to new accounts at the HKMA.
Enforcement
Australian Firms and Directors to Pay AUD 7 Million for Credit Act Breaches
20/04/2026
The Federal Court of Australia has penalised two financial firms and their directors for operating a lending model designed to bypass consumer credit laws.
Fintech / Regtech
Fintech FNZ Facing USD 4.6 Billion Class Action in New Zealand
20/04/2026
Hundreds of employee shareholders are suing the global fintech giant in a New Zealand court, alleging fundraising deals unfairly diluted their holdings.
AML / KYC
Australia: Law Society of NSW Unveils AML Guide for Small Law Firms
20/04/2026
The guide aims to help smaller practices in New South Wales comply with Australia's incoming 'Tranche 2' AML reforms, effective 1 July 2026.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement, Eyes Late 2027 Implementation
20/04/2026
HKEX has released its operational model for shortening the settlement cycle, with an indicative implementation timeline of Q4 2027.
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