
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.

Market Infrastructure
ASIC Taps Former Chief to Oversee Sale of Cboe Exchange
24/11/2025
Bringing back recently retired chief executive Greg Yanco highlights the significance ASIC places on the transaction for Australia's financial markets.

Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Tightens Rules on Insurance Premium Financing After Review
24/11/2025
The HKMA says new standards from 1 January 2026 will ban bundling, require clearer risk disclosures, and address concerns over short-term loans.

AML / KYC
HKMA Reports on AI Adoption Status in Transaction Monitoring
23/11/2025
The HKMA revealed high uptake following its September 2024 directive and announced new workshops on the use of AI and crypto-related risks.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Vanuatu Establishes Regulatory Regime for Virtual Assets
22/11/2025
The VFSC has launched a new licensing regime for VASPs, mandating compliance with global AML/CFT standards.

AML / KYC
Philippine to Map Corporate Links to Curb Systemic Risk
21/11/2025
The country's financial stability council will create a map of corporate connections to identify contagion risks and stress points.

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.

Fintech / Regtech
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.

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.

ESG / Sustainability
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.

Crypto / Digital Assets
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.
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