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
Stablecoins
South Korea's Kbank to Develop Stablecoin-based Payment Services
04/09/2025
The internet-only bank aims to develop stablecoin-based cross-border payment and remittance services, eyeing expansion in Asia and the Middle East.
PEPs & Sanctions
Sanctioned Chinese Bank Stops Processing Russia Payments - Reports
03/09/2025
Heihe Rural Commercial Bank has halted Russia payments after EU sanctions prompted other Chinese banks to refuse to accept funds from the bank.
Cybersecurity
Taiwan Mandates New Audit and Cyber Rules for Securities Firms
03/09/2025
The new rules set minimum internal audit staffing levels and require cybersecurity self-assessments for firms seeking to expand their business or open new branches.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Raises Onshore Investor Cap for Offshore Funds to 90pc
03/09/2025
The FSC will permit a higher domestic investment ratio for offshore fund managers who establish core asset management operations, such as research or trading, in Taiwan.
Anti-Money Laundering
Luxembourg Fines Alipay Europe for AML Breaches
03/09/2025
The CSSF identified significant failures in transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, and outsourcing oversight at the electronic money institution.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Seeks Industry Input on Major Regulatory Simplification Drive
03/09/2025
ASIC has cut over 9,200 pages of regulation and is piloting consolidated rules in a multi-year bid to reduce compliance costs and complexity for firms.
Anti-Money Laundering
SFC Bans Former UBS Director for Life Over Money Laundering Conviction
03/09/2025
The SFC has permanently barred Suen Kin-wing following convictions for laundering over HKD 134 million and breaching court injunctions.
Anti-Money Laundering
AUSTRAC Fines Revolut Payments for Late IFTI Reporting
03/09/2025
AUSTRAC said Revolut Payments self-disclosed the reporting failures and subsequently implemented remedial controls.
Trading & Investment
BSP Clarifies UITFs with Foreign Placements Eligible for PERA
28/08/2025
A central bank memorandum confirms locally-registered UITFs with foreign investments can be eligible as PERA investment products.
Structural Regulation
Shanghai Bourse Eases Disclosure Burden for Listed Companies
28/08/2025
Revised guidelines streamline corporate disclosure rules to reduce compliance costs and improve investor communication.
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