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
BSP Issues Guidance on Handling New Banknotes
26/02/2025
The BSP also directed banks to facilitate the removal of damaged banknotes and coins from circulation.
Enforcement
OAIC Accepts Oxfam Australia Enforceable Undertaking
26/02/2025
The enforceable undertaking requires Oxfam Australia to implement a range of measures designed to enhance personal data protection.
Hong Kong Gazettes Legal Notices for eMPF Platform Onboarding
26/02/2025
The legal notices serve to enforce the mandatory use of the eMPF Platform for three MPF schemes administered by Principal Trust Company (Asia) Limited.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Issues Draft Rules for Digital Marketplace Operators
26/02/2025
The draft guidelines will allow banks and EMIs to offer their own products as well as those from third-party providers via a single “digital marketplace” platform.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Forms New Cyber Resilience Governance Council
25/02/2025
The council aims to foster a safe, secure, and resilient financial system by promoting strong cybersecurity practices, governance, and collaboration.
AML / KYC
Australia Court Orders Two Former Star Execs to Pay Fines
25/02/2025
The Federal Court imposed monetary penalties against the two former executives and temporary bans on managing corporations.
Market Infrastructure
ASIC Issues New Clearing and Settlement Rules for ASX
25/02/2025
ASX must ensure pricing of its clearing and settlement services is “transparent, fair and reasonable”, among other requirements.
Market Infrastructure
SFC Consults on Registrar Fee Limits in Paperless Securities Market
25/02/2025
The SFC proposes limits for the fees that securities registrars can charge investors under the USM regime, which is targeted for implementation in early 2026.
Capital / Liquidity
BSP Reduces Reserve Requirement Ratio for Philippine Banks
25/02/2025
The BSP says the RRR cut will promote financial intermediation. The cut is expected to release up to PHP 330 billion into the banking system.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Announces Enhanced Fee Structure for Securities Market
24/02/2025
HKEX said the current structure disproportionately impacts lower-value trades and the new structure will be more equitable across all trade sizes.
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