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
Structural Regulation
ASIC Streamlines IPO Process for Faster Listings in Australia
10/06/2025
ASIC has adopted a new approach to cut processing times for prospectus reviews and reduce administrative burdens for IPO hopefuls.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SFC Calls on Firms to Enhance Client Asset Protection Controls
10/06/2025
The SFC emphasised the need for stronger due diligence on third-party custodians and stronger internal audit functions to identify control gaps.
Stablecoins
Hong Kong’s New Stablecoin Law to Commence Operation on 1 August
10/06/2025
The stablecoin ordinance passed in May will take effect on 1 August, subject to negative vetting of the legislative notice.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Mulls Tweaks to Listing Regime Amid US-China Tensions
09/06/2025
Regulators are considering ways to facilitate listings by US-listed Chinese companies that don’t comply with Hong Kong’s limits on dual-class shares.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SFC Directs Brokers to Enhance Security Against SMS Phishing Scams
09/06/2025
Hong Kong’s SFC has directed brokers to implement robust and up-to-date measures to safeguard against cyber fraud and SMS phishing scams.
Structural Regulation
Australia Consults on Cost Recovery Fees for New Merger System
06/06/2025
Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh said the cost recovery fees are calibrated to reflect the resources the ACCC needs to carry out merger assessments.
Anti-Money Laundering
SFC Imposes 6-Month Ban on Former Executive Director of MTF Securities
06/06/2025
The SFC banned a former MTF Securities executive director for failing to properly manage credit risks and report suspicious trading […]
Anti-Money Laundering
Hong Kong Passes Bill to Facilitate Financial Crime Info-Sharing
06/06/2025
The new law will enable banks to share personal account information for the purposes of detecting and preventing financial crime.
Operational Risk
BSP Proposes Amendments to Disaster Relief Policy for Banks
05/06/2025
The relief policy includes waivers of penalties for late filings, extensions for regulatory reporting deadlines, and deferral of examinations.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia FSC Issues Best Practice Framework for Super Funds
05/06/2025
The FSC has released a 12-principles superannuation best practice framework to improve retirement outcomes for fund members.
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