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.
Enforcement
Hong Kong Court Bans Former First Credit Director for Seven Years
22/07/2025
The SFC secured the order for breaches involving an undisclosed de facto director and misleading fundraising announcements
Enforcement
BSP Amends Rules and Procedures on Director Disqualification
22/07/2025
The new regulations introduce a path for voluntary permanent self-disqualification and formalise the process for banning individuals convicted in court.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Proposes Major Overhaul of Futures Clearing Default Fund
22/07/2025
ASX is proposing to introduce monthly dynamic resizing, where clearing participants with higher tail risk make larger contributions.
Fintech / Regtech
Proposed Bill Seeks to Force New Zealand Businesses to Accept Cash
22/07/2025
A new members' bill proposes to force most businesses to accept cash for transactions up to NZD 500, prompting debate from industry groups.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Proposes Amendments to Strengthen Modern Slavery Act
22/07/2025
Government consultation outlines a new enforcement framework, including financial penalties for non-compliance and expanded mandatory reporting requirements for large companies.
ESG / Sustainability
UK, Philippines Launch Coalition to Boost Emerging Market Finance
22/07/2025
The coalition will develop a toolkit to guide financial institutions and investors in channelling capital towards climate and development projects in emerging markets.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Proposes Regulatory Framework for Cash Distribution System
21/07/2025
Australian regulators would gain new powers to oversee pricing, manage crises, and ensure service continuity in the cash-in-transit sector.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Completes Overhaul of Carbon Credit Transparency Rules
21/07/2025
The Clean Energy Regulator has completed a multi-stage overhaul of its carbon credit register to boost market integrity and transparency.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Consults on Product Labels to Combat Greenwashing
21/07/2025
Australia's government is seeking feedback on potential rules for the implementation of sustainable investment product labels to curb misleading claims.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Issues Updated Guidance on IRB Model Validation
21/07/2025
The updated guidance introduces stricter requirements on data architecture, conceptual model soundness, group-wide systems, and the use of external benchmarks
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