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
Structural Regulation
Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes Lower Public Float for Large IPOs
21/07/2026
The PSE has released draft rules that would allow large-cap issuers a lower minimum public ownership and revise sanctions for non-compliant directors.
Trading & Investment
Philippine Stock Exchange Unveils Reforms to Boost Retail Trading
21/07/2026
The PSE is introducing a new trading engine and products to attract small investors who are currently drawn to online gambling and crypto.
Structural Regulation
Japan’s Ruling Party Proposes Tighter Curbs on Shareholder Activism
21/07/2026
The proposals would limit shareholder proposals and raise the ownership threshold for calling special meetings.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Inks Pacts to Bolster Northbound Trading Surveillance
20/07/2026
A new voluntary information sharing arrangement will help Mainland exchanges monitor programme trading activities under Northbound Stock Connect.
Payments & Settlements
HKEX to Permit RMB Payments for Stamp Duty and Trading Fees
20/07/2026
The move aims to streamline payments for dual-counter stocks and paves the way for the RMB counter's future inclusion in Southbound Stock Connect.
Tokenisation
Hong Kong SFC Authorises First ‘Natively Tokenised’ Bond Fund
20/07/2026
The approval signals a key step in Hong Kong’s digital asset strategy, establishing a framework for funds where the blockchain serves as the primary ownership record.
Supervision & Enforcement
ASIC Confirms 19 Percent Hike in 2025-26 Industry Funding Levies
20/07/2026
ASIC will recover AUD 400.5 million from industry, citing increased supervision and enforcement activity.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia Directs ASIC to Tighten Audit Oversight Amid Scandals
20/07/2026
The government has asked ASIC to enhance its scrutiny of the audit sector and support economic growth, following a series of high-profile industry scandals.
Cryptocurrency
Korea to Bring Crypto Under State Asset Management Framework
18/07/2026
A new law will replace a 1950s-era act, expanding the definition of state assets to include virtual assets and intellectual property.
Structural Regulation
Australian Regulators Handed New Mandate to Foster Economic Growth
17/07/2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has directed APRA and ASIC to support productivity and reduce regulatory burden, a move welcomed by the banking industry.
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