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
Reporting & Disclosures
Australia Proposes Higher Reporting Thresholds for Proprietary Companies
21/10/2026
The Australian government has released draft regulations to double the reporting thresholds for proprietary companies, aiming to reduce compliance costs.
Payments & Settlements
Hong Kong Prepares Legislative Amendments for Digital Trade Documents
20/10/2026
Hong Kong will introduce an amendment bill this year to facilitate the digitalisation of business-to-business trade documents and enhance cross-border interoperability.
Tokenisation
AFME: Digital Bond Issuance Hits Record as Asia Leads DLT Adoption
20/10/2026
AFME has found that DLT is moving beyond experimentation in capital markets, driven by record Asian bond issuance and supportive regulatory frameworks.
Trading & Investment
Philippines SEC Issues Market Making Rules to Boost Liquidity
20/10/2026
The SEC has introduced a comprehensive market-making framework to enhance capital market liquidity and trading efficiency.
Stablecoins
Japan’s Megabanks Complete Joint JPY Stablecoin Pilot
20/10/2026
Japan’s three largest banks have successfully tested a jointly issued JPY-denominated stablecoin, targeting live commercial cross-border transactions by March 2027.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Gazettes Bill to Expand IP Tax Deductions
20/10/2026
The proposed legislation aims to lower intellectual property transaction costs and support Hong Kong's development as a regional trading hub.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Gazettes Start Date for MPF “Full Portability”
20/10/2026
Eligible employees can transfer their accrued employer mandatory contributions to an MPF scheme of their choice starting December 2026.
KYC & CDD
RBNZ Launches Framework for Basic Transaction Services
19/10/2026
The RBNZ has partnered with local banks and government agencies to launch a voluntary framework aimed at improving financial inclusion by 2027.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Proposes Remaking Internal Dispute Data Reporting Rules
19/10/2026
ASIC is seeking feedback on moving all IDR reporting firms from semi-annual to annual reporting frequency.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX Sets Roadmap for T+1 Settlement Transition in 2028
19/10/2026
HKEX targets a T+1 settlement cycle for the second half of 2028, providing the industry a longer preparation runway.
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