
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.

Emerging Prudential Risks
New Zealand Eases LVR Restrictions for Mortgage Lending
15/10/2025
The RBNZ will increase ‘speed limits’ for high loan-to-value lending in a first decision by its new Financial Policy Committee.

Cryptocurrency
Philippines Senator Refiles Bill on Digital Asset Regulatory Framework
15/10/2025
The proposed law would designate the BSP and the SEC as lead agencies for e-money and virtual assets, respectively.

Credit Risk
Hong Kong to Cap Loans for Money Lenders Based on Borrower Income
15/10/2025
The FSTB is inclined to support debt-to-income ratio limits and mandate credit data sharing following a public consultation on tightening regulations.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Amends Lawsuit Against Equity Trustees Over Shield Fund Losses
15/10/2025
ASIC has amended its lawsuit against the superannuation trustee, adding a claim for member compensation to its initial penalty action.

Stablecoins
Hong Kong Lawmakers Eye Stablecoins Pegged to Offshore Yuan
14/10/2025
A new LegCo special report has signalled intent by Hong Kong to seek Mainland China’s support for offshore CNY stablecoins.

Supervision & Enforcement
Hong Kong Court Finds AMTD Global Markets Liable for Contempt
14/10/2025
The firm, now oOo Securities, must produce documents related to an IPO investigation and faces a fine for non-compliance.

Structural Regulation
Australia Revamps Super Taxes for High Earners, Boosts Low-Income Support
14/10/2025
The government has delayed and redesigned a controversial tax on large superannuation balances and will increase a tax offset for low-income workers.

Payments & Settlements
China and Macao Central Banks Sign Pact to Link Payment Systems
14/10/2025
The agreement establishes a cooperation framework to improve cross-border payment efficiency and facilitate new fund transfer channels for financial institutions.

Sustainable Finance
HKEX Launches Dubai Unit to Develop Sustainable Metals Market
14/10/2025
The new Dubai subsidiary will independently administer prices for sustainable metals, using a transaction-based methodology to establish 'green' premia.

PEPs & Sanctions
Australia Introduces Sanctions Bill Targeting State Sponsors of Terrorism
14/10/2025
The new legal framework would create offences for financing or supporting listed state entities and remove their immunity from civil proceedings.
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