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
Hong Kong MPFA to Explore Gold ETF Investment for MPF
04/03/2026
The move aligns with a government push to develop the city as a gold trading hub, the MPFA chairwoman told legislators.
Hong Kong Investment Visa Scheme Draws HK$95 Billion in Applications
04/03/2026
The residency programme has attracted nearly 3,200 applicants in two years, prompting officials to ease rules to provide investors with greater flexibility.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HSBC Signals Intent to Engage with HK Stablecoin Regime - Reports
04/03/2026
HSBC has praised the city’s “sound regulatory environment” and confirmed it is in active discussions with the HKMA.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX’s OTC Clear Hikes Margin Add-ons for Large OTC Derivatives
04/03/2026
The revisions, effective 9 March, introduce significantly higher liquidity risk multipliers for specific interest rate and currency products to cover liquidation risk.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia: Issuer of AUDC Stablecoin Secures AFS Licence
04/03/2026
The licence positions the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin within the formal payments system ahead of expected digital asset legislation.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong and Shanghai to Build Blockchain Trade Finance Platform
03/03/2026
The initiative aims to digitise the US$1.5 trillion cargo finance market by linking mainland trade data with global financial systems.
Crypto / Digital Assets
China's Top Court Details Plans for Tackling Crypto, Market Abuse Cases
03/03/2026
The plan is part of five key judicial tasks for 2026, as courts handled financial cases worth CNY 59.5 trillion last year.
Fintech / Regtech
Global Banks Tap AI for Trader Surveillance, Nomura Explores Joint Model
03/03/2026
The move signals a shift from rules-based algorithms to autonomous systems for flagging potential misconduct.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan FSC Flags Governance, Transparency Gaps in ESG Review
03/03/2026
The FSC’s third annual review found common weaknesses in governance, transparency, and environmental protection across all financial sectors.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan's SBI Holdings and Startale to Launch Yen Stablecoin in Q2
03/03/2026
The JPYSC stablecoin will be issued by a licensed trust bank under Japan's new rules for electronic payment instruments.
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