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
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HK and SG Police Dismantle Cross-Border Scam Syndicate
17/06/2025
The joint operation resulted in 8 arrests and seizures of HKD 18 million in SIM cards used for phone scams.
KYC & CDD
SFC Imposes Restrictions on GA (Int’l) Capital Management
17/06/2025
GCML said the restriction notice has no effect on its global operations, and that the matter stems from a “third-party client violation” rather than misconduct by the firm.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Launches Inquiry into “Serious” Capability Failures at ASX
16/06/2025
ASIC will examine ASX’s governance capability and risk management frameworks following repeated and serious failures.
Anti-Money Laundering
SBV Revises AML Rules to Secure Exit from FATF Grey List
16/06/2025
The SBV is revising its AML regulations to enhance effectiveness and facilitate Vietnam’s removal from the FATF grey list.
Custody & Infrastructure
Thailand SEC Consults on Digital Asset Custodian Capital Rules
16/06/2025
The SEC is proposing to ease capital rules for digital asset custodians, while strengthening client asset safeguarding rules.
Anti-Money Laundering
HK Customs Working With HKU to Develop Crypto Tracing Tool
16/06/2025
Hong Kong Customs has partnered with HKU to create a tool for tracing illicit activities involving cryptocurrencies.
Structural Regulation
SFC Finalises Fee Limits for Securities Registrars Under USM Regime
16/06/2025
The SFC’s Rico Leung said the conclusion on ASR fee limits marks a “critical milestone” on the road towards USM implementation.
Emerging Prudential Risks
SFC Chief Outlines Regulator’s ‘One Shield, Three Arrows’ Strategy
14/06/2025
Julia Leung said the strategy focuses on strengthening Hong Kong’s resilience, core competitiveness and connectivity with global markets.
AI Risk & Governance
AI-Powered Contact Centre Showing Benefits, Says HK Official
13/06/2025
Hong Kong official Sun Dong said the 1823 Contact Centre’s increased use of AI has boosted efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Sustainable Finance
Hong Kong FSDC Partners TheCityUK on Financial Sector Collaboration
13/06/2025
The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between FSDC and TheCityUK on transition finance, digital assets and capacity building.
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