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
AML / KYC
Cambodia Boosts Audit Quality, Trust Sector Governance with New Rules
08/01/2026
Six new proclamations target audit quality, financial reporting, and establish a dispute resolution mechanism for the fast-growing trust sector.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Eases Rules for Asset Managers to Boost Hub Ambitions
08/01/2026
The FSC has relaxed the ‘primary position’ rule and offers incentives to foreign firms setting up regional centres to attract talent.
Fintech / Regtech
KRX, Nextrade Tipped to Win New STO Licences in Korea
08/01/2026
The FSC's sub-committee has reportedly selected the two groups to run the new OTC exchanges, but the regulator says a final decision is still pending.
China Standardises Commercial Mediation with New Nationwide Regulation
08/01/2026
The new rules, effective from May 2026, create a national framework for mediation organisations and permit foreign bodies to operate in designated zones.
AML / KYC
Korea, Cambodia Sign Tax Info-Sharing Agreement to Fight Transnational Crime
07/01/2026
The agreement focuses on strengthening information exchange to combat illegal fund transfers linked to transnational crimes and offshore tax evasion.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea Orders Banks to Bolster Debt Relief Notices, Dormant Asset Refunds
07/01/2026
The FSS will require lenders to issue separate debt adjustment notices and will publish firms' performance on returning dormant assets.
Enforcement
Hong Kong Jails Ex-HSBC Banker Over Account Opening Bribery Scheme
07/01/2026
The former banker and an intermediary were sentenced to six months' imprisonment for a conspiracy involving over CNY 13,000 in bribes to open accounts.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Indonesia Finalises Sweeping Crypto Data Reporting Rules for 2026
06/01/2026
Indonesia’s new regulation implements global CARF and amended CRS standards while creating a parallel, broad-reaching domestic reporting regime for tax purposes.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan to Permit Securities Firms to Offer Non-Discretionary Offshore Loans
06/01/2026
The new rules aim to boost Taiwan's ambitions as an Asian asset management centre by offering more financing options to offshore clients.
ESG / Sustainability
China Unveils Green Consumption Plan with Directives for Financial Sector
06/01/2026
New multi-agency notice encourages FIs to increase credit support, innovate products, and back green infrastructure projects.
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