
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.

Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX Aligns OTC Clear Margin Policy with New Reference Rate Model
09/12/2025
From January 2026, interest on cash collateral at the clearing house will be based on benchmark rates minus a handling fee.

Structural Regulation
SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings
08/12/2025
The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.

Sustainable Finance
Australia, New Zealand to Align on Financial Regulation, Insurance Access
08/12/2025
Australian and New Zealand ministers have agreed to coordinate on payment systems and digital assets, and will establish a working group on insurance accessibility.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
New Zealand FMA Chair Steps Aside Amid Government Investigation
08/12/2025
FMA chief Craig Stobo has temporarily vacated his role as head of the regulator pending an independent probe by the MBIE.

Payments & Settlements
Korea Mandates New Risk Checks for Payment Gateway Partners
08/12/2025
The FSS will require firms to assess sub-contracting payment gateways to curb risks from complex online payment chains.

Structural Regulation
ASIC Extends Transitional Relief for Foreign Financial Firms
07/12/2025
The 12-month extension provides certainty as the government prepares a new licensing exemption regime for foreign financial services providers.

Trading & Investment
ASIC Orders FXCM to Stop Issuing CFDs to Retail Investors
05/12/2025
The interim stop order cites deficiencies in the firm's target market determination under design and distribution obligations.

Trading & Investment
Philippine SEC Proposes Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Market
05/12/2025
The draft rules outline requirements for issuers, Shari'ah governance, and disclosure to help develop the country's Islamic finance sector.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japan Regulators Alert Firms to Rise in Corporate Vishing Attacks
05/12/2025
The alert details the methods used by fraudsters and provides specific recommendations for companies to prevent fraudulent fund transfers.

Capital Adequacy
Australia Proposes Three-Tier Prudential Framework for Banks
05/12/2025
The plan creates a new top tier for the largest banks and introduces transition periods to support competition and growth.
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