
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.

Capital / Liquidity
APRA Finalises Capital Rules to Bolster Australian Annuity Market
31/03/2026
APRA has finalised amendments to its capital framework for life insurers, aiming to foster innovation in retirement products.

Capital / Liquidity
RBI Delays Capital Market Norms, Eases Bank Capital Rules
31/03/2026
The deferral to 1 July follows industry pushback and is accompanied by key clarifications on acquisition finance and capital adequacy for bank exposures.

Securities / Derivatives
NZX Sets Launch Date for New Index Derivatives Contract
31/03/2026
NZX will launch index futures next month, aiming to fill a long-standing gap in its capital markets with strong industry backing.

ESG / Sustainability
ASIC Launches Educational Modules for New Sustainability Rules
31/03/2026
ASIC has released self-paced training modules to help firms prepare for the country's new mandatory climate reporting regime.

AML / KYC
UK Freezes US$107 Million in London Property Linked to Chinese Fugitive
31/03/2026
The action utilises an Unexplained Wealth Order, placing scrutiny on anti-money laundering checks within the UK’s luxury property market.

Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Flags Gaps in Bank Liquidity Planning for Resolution
31/03/2026
HKMA has urged institutions to upgrade liquidity models, citing weaknesses exposed in recent industry-wide stress tests.

Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Sets 16 November Launch Date for Paperless Securities Regime
31/03/2026
The new uncertificated securities market regime will introduce a paperless option for share ownership, aiming to boost efficiency and modernise the city's financial infrastructure.

Fintech / Regtech
Latest Global Financial Hub Ranking Highlights Importance of Regulatory Certainty
31/03/2026
The latest index reveals a tight race at the top, with Asian centres gaining ground and a clear global demand for predictable regulation.

ESG / Sustainability
Philippines SEC Faces Legal Challenge Over Director Term Limits
30/03/2026
The SEC is defending its new nine-year tenure limit for independent directors after a court challenge from broadcaster GMA Network.

Crypto / Digital Assets
HashKey Launches ETH Staking for Retail and Institutional Clients in Hong Kong
30/03/2026
This is the first time an independent node model for staking has been introduced on a licenced trading platform in Hong Kong.
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