Sanday Chongo Kabange

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    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

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Considers Break-Up of Big Four Firms After Scandals

    03/07/2026

    The government has released a discussion paper floating options including structural separation and bringing firms under the corporate regulator's purview.

    Structural Regulation

    ASX Agrees Revised Transformation Plan With ASIC and RBA

    03/07/2026

    ASX has secured regulatory approval for a revised transformation plan aimed at addressing significant risk and governance failings.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Eases Curbs on Face-to-Face Services for Digital Banks

    03/07/2026

    Regulators have clarified and expanded the scope of permissible in-person activities for internet-only banks to support financial inclusion and consumer protection.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    New Zealand Proposes Adoption of IFRS S2 in New Climate Reporting Roadmap

    03/07/2026

    The XRB has opened a consultation on a plan to align with international standards, proposing a long transition period and harmonisation with Australia.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Hong Kong's Treasury Hub Ambitions Face Tech and Data Hurdles

    03/07/2026

    New report urges investment in technology, talent and regulatory frameworks to overcome legacy system challenges and solidify the city's regional treasury leadership.

    Trading & Investment

    Philippine Bourse Proposes New Framework for Negotiated Trades

    02/07/2026

    The PSE is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to its trading rules to introduce a new execution facility for pre-arranged transactions.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    New Zealand, Australia Probe Suspected Russia Sanctions Breaches

    02/07/2026

    Authorities have executed coordinated raids and frozen assets in a trans-Tasman investigation, which centres on the activities of three companies.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX to Overhaul Board Lot Framework to Boost Market Access

    02/07/2026

    The exchange will standardise board lot sizes and introduce new value thresholds in a phased rollout designed to improve market efficiency and accessibility.

    AI Risk & Governance

    US Tightens AI Grip, Approving Only Limited Use of Key Frontier Models

    02/07/2026

    The US government has cleared Anthropic’s powerful AI model for trusted partners, while forcing OpenAI into a limited preview for its new GPT-5.6 models.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Urges Coordinated Action to Bolster Australian Market Competitiveness

    02/07/2026

    A new report commissioned by ASIC finds Australia risks being left behind as global peers rapidly adopt financial market innovations.

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