
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.

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.

Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong and Shanghai to Build Blockchain Trade Finance Platform
03/03/2026
The initiative aims to digitise the US$1.5 trillion cargo finance market by linking mainland trade data with global financial systems.

Crypto / Digital Assets
China's Top Court Details Plans for Tackling Crypto, Market Abuse Cases
03/03/2026
The plan is part of five key judicial tasks for 2026, as courts handled financial cases worth CNY 59.5 trillion last year.
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