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
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong’s New CIES Receives Over 900 Applications Since Launch
28/03/2025
In-principle approval has been granted to more than 700 applications and “formal approval” to over 300 applications.
Structural Regulation
ACCC Opens Consultation on Draft Merger Process Guidelines
27/03/2025
The draft guidelines explain the processes the ACCC will use when assessing acquisitions under the new merger regime.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Australian Regulators Keep Door Open for Bond, Repo CCP
27/03/2025
The CFR said regulatory intervention is not yet needed but it supports the industry exploring the introduction of central clearing in the Australian bond and repo markets.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
BSP Directs FIs to Monitor for Election Fraud Red Flags
27/03/2025
Red flags include a surge in account registrations in areas known for vote buying/selling and large cash transactions during the election period.
Payments & Settlements
AusPayNet Launches Industry Code for e-Conveyancing Payments
27/03/2025
AusPayNet says the new industry code will enhance security, standardise and provide efficiency to e-conveyancing payments.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Issues Updated Guidance on Holding Virtual Meetings
27/03/2025
The updated guidance sets out ASIC’s expectations on holding virtual meetings and includes the option to use telephone lines and webcasts.
Payments & Settlements
Taiwan Launches New QR Code Payment Service for Travel
25/03/2025
Nine participating financial institutions will offer a 100 percent rebate on fares paid with “TWQR QR Code for Travel” until 31 December.
Credit Risk
SFC Penalises Brokerage and MiC for Poor Margin Financing Controls
25/03/2025
The SFC fined Enlighten Securities HKD 5 million and suspended its manager-in-charge for seven months.
Structural Regulation
HKMA Relaxes Wealth Connect Limit for Overseas Incorporated Banks
25/03/2025
HKMA has raised the customer limit for non-locally incorporated AIs providing southbound WMC services to non-private banking Mainland customers.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HK Considers Allowing Banks to Freeze Scam-Linked Accounts
24/03/2025
HKPF and HKMA are in talks with banks on a mechanism to freeze accounts linked to fraudulent activities.
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