
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.

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.

Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong and Malaysia Exchanges Deepen Ties with Five-Point Pact
30/03/2026
The agreement between HKEX and Bursa Malaysia outlines five areas of cooperation, including a framework for dual listings, Shariah-compliant products, and carbon markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Charges 10 More in HKD 1.6 Billion JPEX Crypto Case
30/03/2026
The individuals face money laundering charges and have been remanded in custody as the city-wide investigation into the platform continues.

AML / KYC
HKMA Issues Guidance for Alternative Data Use in Banking
30/03/2026
The new guidelines focus on governance, transparency, data quality, and privacy to protect consumers as banks increase the use of non-traditional data.

Australia Drafts Rules to Curb Super Fund Advertising
30/03/2026
The proposed regulations detail strict disclosure and display rules to prevent employers and software providers from unduly influencing new employees' fund choices.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Australian Court Fines Binance Unit for Misclassifying Retail Customers
30/03/2026
The penalty follows the misclassification of hundreds of retail clients as 'wholesale', leading to millions in losses on high-risk crypto derivatives.

Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Set to Expand Carried Interest Tax Exemption
30/03/2026
The government plans to amend rules to extend the zero percent tax rate beyond private equity, aiming to attract more funds and family offices.

Crypto / Digital Assets
KRW Stablecoin Futures Set to Challenge Offshore NDF Market
29/03/2026
A new perpetual futures contract for the Korean Won, settled in stablecoins, aims to bring transparency to the opaque offshore derivatives market.

Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Woos Central Banks for Gold Hub Initiative
29/03/2026
The city is inviting Belt and Road nations to a new government-run clearing system in a bid to challenge London.
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