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.
Enforcement
ANZ Working to Address Conduct Issues With “Urgency”
31/07/2024
ANZ said it has suspended, terminated and issued a formal warning to several employees in its Sydney dealing room.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Set to Reopen Applications for Digital Bank Licences
30/07/2024
BSP Governor Eli Remolona said a circular would be released “soon” indicating when the application window will be reopened.
ESG / Sustainability
ASX Launches First Environmental Futures Contracts
30/07/2024
Three new environmental futures contracts will allow market participants to price and hedge emissions reduction risks, ASX said.
AML / KYC
Interpol Issues Red Notices for Hong Kong Crypto Promoters
30/07/2024
The HKPF had asked Interpol to help locate the crypto promoters over their suspected role in a cryptocurrency deception case.
Crypto / Digital Assets
New Zealand DIA Issues New AML-CFT Guidance for VASPs
29/07/2024
The guidance clarifies that the travel rule does not apply to transfers to un-hosted/self-hosted wallets, but that customer due diligence is still required.
AML / KYC
Australia: Industry Body Launches ‘Online Scams Code’ for Tech Firms
29/07/2024
The Code was introduced by DIGI as a “proactive initiative” to fast-track consumer protection measures ahead of mandatory codes being introduced in Australia.
Securities / Derivatives
New Zealand FMA Issues Guidance on Protecting Client Assets
27/07/2024
The guidance note applies to financial service providers that hold or deal with client money or property on behalf of clients, including stockbrokers and custodians.
AML / KYC
BSP Introduces Framework for Merchant Payment Activities
26/07/2024
The framework sets out regulatory requirements for operators of payment systems that engage in merchant payment acceptance activities.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Explores Benefits of Central Clearing for Bond, Repo Markets
26/07/2024
The CFR says changes in the size and structure of the Australian bond and repo markets may have strengthened the case for introducing central clearing.
Securities / Derivatives
Tokyo Bourse to Explore Smaller Investment Units for Stock Market
25/07/2024
The TSE has established a study group that will explore measures to make it easier for individual investors to participate in the stock market.
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