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

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Chief Details New AML Rules for Lawyers

    04/03/2026

    Brendan Thomas outlines mandatory enrolment, CDD, and reporting obligations as AUSTRAC moves to close a 'significant hole' in the country's AML defences.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Confirms Tax Overhaul Plan for Funds and Family Offices

    04/03/2026

    The plan expands eligible assets to include digital assets and private credit, while introducing new economic substance requirements for funds seeking exemptions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines SEC Sets Out Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Issuance

    04/03/2026

    The new framework details requirements for Shari'ah governance, issuer registration, disclosure, and continuing obligations to develop the country's Islamic capital market.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Clarifies Liquid Asset Rules for Banks After RBA Policy Change

    04/03/2026

    APRA has acted to ensure debt securities remain eligible liquid assets for banks following a procedural update by the RBA.

    Fintech / Regtech

    WeChat Pay Becomes First Wallet on New 'Payment Connect' System

    04/03/2026

    The Tencent-owned wallet has partnered with HSBC to offer real-time, fee-free remittances, connecting Hong Kong's FPS with the mainland's IBPS.

    Hong Kong MPFA to Explore Gold ETF Investment for MPF

    04/03/2026

    The move aligns with a government push to develop the city as a gold trading hub, the MPFA chairwoman told legislators.

    Hong Kong Investment Visa Scheme Draws HK$95 Billion in Applications

    04/03/2026

    The residency programme has attracted nearly 3,200 applicants in two years, prompting officials to ease rules to provide investors with greater flexibility.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HSBC Signals Intent to Engage with HK Stablecoin Regime - Reports

    04/03/2026

    HSBC has praised the city’s “sound regulatory environment” and confirmed it is in active discussions with the HKMA.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX’s OTC Clear Hikes Margin Add-ons for Large OTC Derivatives

    04/03/2026

    The revisions, effective 9 March, introduce significantly higher liquidity risk multipliers for specific interest rate and currency products to cover liquidation risk.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australia: Issuer of AUDC Stablecoin Secures AFS Licence

    04/03/2026

    The licence positions the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin within the formal payments system ahead of expected digital asset legislation.

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