Sanday Chongo Kabange

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    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

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASIC Sets Financial Reporting, Audit and Sustainability Focus for 2026–27

    19/05/2026

    ASIC will focus on asset impairment, auditor independence, and the first wave of sustainability reports in its upcoming surveillance activities for the new financial year.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    ASIC Flags Key Deficiencies in First Mandatory Climate Reports

    19/05/2026

    ASIC has published early observations on the first mandatory sustainability reports, highlighting several areas where entities are falling short of new requirements.

    Tokenisation

    Korea Signals Flexible Approach to Security Token Regulation

    19/05/2026

    Regulators to permit pooling of assets for fractional investment and will design OTC trading limits to foster liquidity, with detailed guidelines expected in July.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea to Launch Single-Stock ETPs With Strict Investor Curbs

    19/05/2026

    New rules aim to align with global markets while imposing strict conduct rules, training prerequisites, and insider trading controls to protect investors.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan Police Arrest Six Over JPY 87 Billion Unlicensed Investment Scheme

    19/05/2026

    Six individuals, including an executive from Global Investment Lab, were arrested for illegally soliciting funds for an overseas financial product without registration.

    Tokenisation

    Australia Outlines Roadmap for Wholesale Tokenised Markets

    19/05/2026

    The RBA and DFCRC have released findings from Project Acacia, proposing a new multi-agency programme to address regulatory uncertainty and foster innovation in tokenised finance.

    Structural Regulation

    Investors Fear Japan May Weaken Corporate Governance Reforms

    19/05/2026

    Proposed revisions to Japan’s Corporate Governance Code and Companies Act are drawing criticism for favouring corporate interests over investor protection and shareholder rights.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines Proposes Tiered Public Float Rules to Boost IPOs

    18/05/2026

    The PSE has unveiled draft rules, aligning with an SEC directive to introduce a tiered public ownership framework for new listings.

    Sustainable Finance

    Hong Kong Issues Guide for Tech Sector Transition Finance

    18/05/2026

    Regulators have released a practical guide to help financial firms assess and fund the climate transition of the technology sector.

    Cybersecurity

    Korea Orders Lenders to Overhaul Security After Hacks

    18/05/2026

    The FSS has directed moneylending firms to strengthen cybersecurity following a series of hacking incidents and customer data leaks.

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