
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.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
HKMA Revises Insurance Business Rules for Banks
21/11/2025
The updated policy manual reiterates expectations on corporate governance and clarifies the authority and seniority required for responsible officers supervising insurance activities.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Industry Officials Push for Phase-Out of OTPs, New Fintech Listing Rules
21/11/2025
The move away from OTPs is expected to reduce the cost of payments. Industry is moving toward biometric-based passkeys and tokenised verification.

Structural Regulation
Macau to Restructure Monetary Authority, Review Casino Investments
21/11/2025
T2026 Policy Address outlines administrative reforms, new industrial funds, and a compliance review of gaming concessionaires' investment commitments.

Climate Risk
NGFS Issues Updated Climate Scenario Analysis Guide for Supervisors
21/11/2025
The updated guide reflects maturing practices and introduces short-term scenarios for assessing near-term policy and weather-related shocks.

Operational Risk
BCBS Finalises Third-Party Risk Rules, Expedites Crypto Standard Review
21/11/2025
The BCBS has approved final principles for third-party risk management and will fast-track a review of the cryptoasset standard.

Custody & Infrastructure
AMINA Bank Secures Hong Kong Licence for Institutional Crypto Services
20/11/2025
AMINA Bank is the first international banking group to secure authorisation in Hong Kong to offer regulated crypto trading and custody to professional investors.

Emerging Prudential Risks
APRA Publishes New Report on Financial System Risks
20/11/2025
APRA’s new report highlights rising household debt and investor lending, signalling potential use of further macroprudential tools.

Cryptocurrency
Japanese Asset Managers Consider Crypto Funds Amid Regulatory Thaw - Report
20/11/2025
Six major firms including Nomura and SBI are exploring crypto investment trusts, contingent on key tax and legal reforms.

Trading & Investment
Hong Kong SFC Flags Derivatives Rule Changes, Eyes Deeper China Links
20/11/2025
The SFC is consulting on new capital and investor ID rules while planning for Southbound Swap Connect access.

Stablecoins
FSB Outlines 2026 Agenda Targeting Crypto, NBFI, Regulatory Alignment
20/11/2025
The FSB will prioritise aligning national regulations, tackling risks in non-banks and stablecoins, and improving cross-border resolution frameworks.
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