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.
Market Infrastructure
China: Guangdong to Accelerate Integration of GBA Markets
24/09/2021
The Guangdong provincial government has outlined key priority areas for regional financial market integration in a new action plan.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea: Deadline for Crypto Exchanges to Register Arrives
23/09/2021
Five crypto exchanges and one wallet provider have so far submitted their registration documents. Only Upbit has been formally approved by the FSC.
Securities / Derivatives
SEC Philippines Creates Office to Facilitate Capital Raising by SMEs
22/09/2021
The new office will simplify capital raising, streamline registration processes, and promote SME-friendly underwriting and advisory programmes at FIs.
Securities / Derivatives
Chinese Regulators Hold Meeting with Wall Street Firms – Report
21/09/2021
CSRC vice chairman Fang Xinghai reportedly defended moves targeting the education and gaming industries as measures to reduce social anxiety.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea: Nearly 70 Crypto Exchanges Set to Suspend Services
21/09/2021
Nearly 40 exchanges are set to suspend all services, while 28 have ISMS certification and can continue trading without the Korean won.
Fintech / Regtech
PBOC Targets February 2022 Launch of Digital Yuan
20/09/2021
The e-CNY has built-in functionality to enable self-executing payments via smart contracts. The PBOC aims to fully launch the CBDC by the 2022 Winter Olympics.
China Regulators Dispatch Lawyers, Advisers to Assess Evergrande
17/09/2021
Chinese authorities may be preparing for a major restructuring of Evergrande’s debt, as protesting investors demand repayment on overdue wealth management products.
Fintech / Regtech
Korean Crypto Exchange Closures to Cost Investors $2.6b
16/09/2021
The closure of almost 40 of Korea’s crypto exchanges would eliminate 42 so-called Kimchi coins and potentially result in $2.6bn in investor losses.
HKMA Finds Gaps in How Banks Sell Tax Deductible Products
15/09/2021
Some banks did not ensure the products were suitable, or did not explain product features and risks to customers.
Enforcement
Korean Tech Giants Told to Comply with Consumer Protection Law
15/09/2021
The FSC and FSS have ordered Kakao and Naver to alter or halt the sale of financial products online and register as brokerages by 24 September.
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