Sanday Chongo Kabange

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    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.

    Articles by Sanday Chongo Kabange

    ESG / Sustainability

    ASX Constitutes New Advisory Group on Corporate Governance

    30/01/2026

    The new advisory body, chaired by former central bank governor Philip Lowe, will overhaul governance principles for Australia's listed market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Lists First Physically-Redeemable Gold ETF in a Decade

    30/01/2026

    The new fund, part of a push to create a gold trading hub, features defined market-making rules and a landmark physical redemption option.

    Enforcement

    Federal Court Fines Australian Unity Fund A$7.1m for DDO Breaches

    30/01/2026

    Fund manager penalised for failing to ensure a product was suitable for retail investors, in a key test of Australia's design and distribution obligations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea to Permit Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs in Major Market Overhaul

    30/01/2026

    Regulators will also expand options products to boost covered-call ETF development and introduce new investor protection rules for leveraged products.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKMA, SFC Consult on Standard Calculation Periods Under OTC Clearing Rules

    30/01/2026

    The proposal aims to create a permanent, predictable schedule for mandatory clearing assessments, boosting efficiency and certainty for derivatives dealers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Jails Former Meritz Securities Exec over Illegal Loan Scheme

    29/01/2026

    Seoul court found the executive used non-public real estate project finance data to secure loans through a family firm, undermining market integrity.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

    29/01/2026

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Preparing to Enhance Incentives for Funds, Private Capital

    29/01/2026

    New bill will enhance tax breaks for funds, family offices and carried interest, expanding qualifying assets to include private credit.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Philippine Plans Tech Board for PSE to Attract High-Growth Firms

    29/01/2026

    Regulators are developing a new listing board with more flexible rules, inspired by Nasdaq, to help technology startups access public capital.

    Australian Finance Sector Unites to Combat Abuse of Financial Products

    29/01/2026

    A new industry-wide alliance aims to provide tools for over 200 lenders to proactively prevent the misuse of financial products.

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