Sanday Chongo Kabange
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
New Zealand FMA Grants ‘No Action’ Relief on Climate Reporting
29/10/2025
The FMA is granting temporary relief to entities set to be excluded from its climate reporting regime, which will see thresholds significantly raised.
Fintech / Regtech
Bank of Korea Publishes Analysis of Won Stablecoin Risks
29/10/2025
The BOK's new white paper outlines major risks to financial stability and proposes a strict, bank-centric regulatory framework ahead of planned legislation.
Market Infrastructure
Thailand and China Deepen Payment Ties with PromptPay-Alipay Link
29/10/2025
The partnership, guided by the BOT, will allow Chinese tourists to pay at millions of Thai merchants using Alipay.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Pivots e-HKD to Wholesale Use After Retail Pilot Findings
29/10/2025
The HKMA will prioritise wholesale applications for its digital currency after pilots showed tokenised deposits could offer similar retail benefits.
Japan's New Government to Unveil Financial Sector Strategy by Year-End
29/10/2025
New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration will develop a 'Regional Financial Power Enhancement Plan' and a broader strategy to boost Japan's asset management appeal.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Commences Trading in Spot Solana ETF
29/10/2025
The ETF saw HKD 11.39 million in first-day trading volume. The US market also saw the successful launch of three new spot crypto ETFs on the same day.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Pledges A$83.5m to Bolster Indo-Pacific Cyber Defences
28/10/2025
The four-year investment aims to boost regional cooperation on law enforcement, protect critical infrastructure, and shape international cyber norms.
Securities / Derivatives
Shenzhen Unveils 2025-2027 Tech Industry M&A Plan
28/10/2025
The plan aims to attract institutional capital and deepen Hong Kong links to boost listed company market capitalisation to CNY 20 trillion.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Super Funds to Launch New Cyber Defence Platform
28/10/2025
The AUD 4.3 trillion sector is creating a real-time intelligence platform after a cyber incident earlier this year saw retiree savings stolen.
Sanctions
Sanctioned Russian Tankers Remain in Australian Fuel Supply Chains – Report
28/10/2025
Data shows sanctioned "shadow fleet" vessels are delivering crude to refineries in India and China that export fuel products to Australia.
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