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

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Finalises Labour Protection Rules for New Enterprise Value Security Right

    22/01/2026

    Ministry of Labour amends guidelines, setting new duties for trustees and communication protocols for Japan's new corporate financing tool.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Study Links CDI Use to Better SME Loan Terms

    22/01/2026

    Banks actively using the CDI offered lower rates and required less collateral for SMEs, researchers find.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan's LINE to Integrate Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Payments

    22/01/2026

    Partnership with JPYC Inc leverages Japan’s revised stablecoin laws to embed payments within the popular LINE Messenger app.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Urges Regulators to Bolster Bank Resolution Frameworks

    22/01/2026

    A new FSB report highlights uneven progress on resolution in APAC and sets out global priorities for bail-in execution and funding.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in Q1 2026

    21/01/2026

    The new regime will impose strict rules on reserves and risk management as the city builds out its digital asset ecosystem.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Consults on Revised Human Capital Disclosure Rules

    21/01/2026

    Draft guidelines urge firms to better link talent strategy with corporate value, aligning with international sustainability reporting standards.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Taiwan Proposes Accounting Rule Change to Address Insurer FX Losses

    21/01/2026

    The draft amendment aims to address currency mismatches in life insurance subsidiaries by allowing a departure from standard accounting rules.

    Enforcement

    Korea Launches "Special Management Period" for Saemaeul Geumgo Credit Cooperatives

    21/01/2026

    A joint task force will conduct intensive monitoring and expanded inspections to improve soundness following a 2023 bank run incident.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Indonesia Finalises Transfer of Crypto Oversight to Financial Regulator OJK

    21/01/2026

    The move from commodities regulator Bappebti to the OJK concludes a year-long transition, aiming for greater consumer protection and business certainty.

    Market Infrastructure

    Shanghai Details Plan to Become Global RMB Hub, Enhance Financial Regulation

    21/01/2026

    The city's 15th Five-Year Plan prioritises developing a global renminbi asset centre and expanding cross-border financial services and oversight.

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