Sanday Chongo Kabange

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    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

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Legislative Council Passes Stablecoin Ordinance

    21/05/2025

    The ordinance, set to take effect later this year, will require issuers of fiat-referenced stablecoins to be licensed by HKMA to be offered in Hong Kong.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong, Shenzhen Launch First GBA Indexes

    21/05/2025

    The indexes will comprise constituents listed on the SZSE as well as HK-listed securities eligible for trading under Stock Connect.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    New Zealand: Consumer Lending Law Reform Passes First Reading

    21/05/2025

    The government is seeking to simplify affordability assessments while keeping consumer safeguards in place.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Partners with Transport Bureau to Boost Trade Finance

    20/05/2025

    Banks will gain access to real-time cargo status data, enabling them to assess clients’ operational performance more effectively.

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    China Unveils Technological Self-Sufficiency Grand Plan

    20/05/2025

    The five-year plan combines R&D targets with substantial financial support from the PBOC and regional pilot programmes in Guangdong Province.

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    AML / KYC

    New Zealand Regulators Update AML/CFT Audit Guidance

    20/05/2025

    The updated guidance provides further clarity on what is considered “independent” and “appropriately qualified” when selecting an auditor.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Announces Resolution of April Unauthorised Trades

    20/05/2025

    Bursa Malaysia said investors with unauthorised trades in their accounts on 24 April will not incur losses.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CATL Raises $4.6b to Become World’s Largest IPO This Year

    20/05/2025

    CATL was added to the US Chinese Military Companies list in January, though the designation doesn’t entail any investment prohibitions.

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    AML / KYC

    New Zealand Issues AML/CFT Guidance for Stored Value Instruments

    19/05/2025

    The guidance summarises the regulations applicable to SVIs and explains the conditions they must meet to be exempt from the provisions of the AML/CFT Act.

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    AML / KYC

    AFCA Proposes Rule Changes to Improve Handling of Scam Complaints

    19/05/2025

    The rule changes will enable AFCA to investigate scams involving mule accounts and the actions of receiving banks in scam complaints.

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