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
Japan to Broaden M&A Guidance to Include Economic Security
30/04/2026
Japan’s economy ministry will urge company boards to consider factors beyond price, such as economic security and stakeholder views, in takeover bids.
Structural Regulation
Korea Moves to Bolster Bank Governance and Director Independence
29/04/2026
The FSS has signed a pact with regional banking groups to enhance outside director training and oversight.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan Targets Money Laundering Risks in Crypto-Funded Real Estate Deals
29/04/2026
Four Japanese government agencies have issued a joint warning on the money laundering risks of using crypto in property transactions, demanding stricter controls.
Stablecoins
HKMA Warns of Unauthorised Stablecoins After Issuing First Licences
29/04/2026
The HKMA, along with new licensees HSBC and Anchorpoint, has warned of fraudulent tokens appearing just weeks after the first stablecoin licences were granted.
Anti-Money Laundering
Australia Police Charges Accountant Amid Widening Mortgage Fraud Probe
29/04/2026
An accountant has been charged over alleged links to a money laundering syndicate, as Australian authorities probe an estimated AUD 3 billion in fraudulent loans.
Trading & Investment
NZX Launches Equity Index Futures to Boost Market Liquidity
29/04/2026
NZX has launched S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures, aiming to provide new hedging tools and attract international investors.
Reporting & Disclosures
Taiwan Revamps Financial Reporting Rules to Align with IFRS 18
29/04/2026
The FSC has amended financial reporting rules for securities and futures firms, mandating a new income statement structure from 2028.
Cybersecurity
Korea Plans Pre-emptive Shift in Financial Supervision
28/04/2026
The FSS has announced a major policy shift, focusing on pre-emptive digital risk management, enhanced product disclosures, and stricter rules for financial firms.
Data Privacy
IG Japan Reports Data Mishandling, Cites Vendor Oversight Failure
28/04/2026
The Japanese broker has apologised for mishandling the personal data of over 160,000 clients, attributing the failure to poor supervision of its UK-based affiliate.
Market Data & Technology
ICMA Expands Bond Data Taxonomy to Support DLT and Complex Issuance
28/04/2026
Version 2.0 of the BDT adds over 200 data fields to enhance automation and interoperability for both traditional and digital bonds.
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