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
Fintech / Regtech
Philippine Rural Banks Warn New Rules Could Stifle Inclusion
05/03/2026
An industry group is urging the BSP to rethink proposed prudential rules, arguing that steep capital requirements and geographic limits could harm digitalisation.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong, Macao Regulators Sign Revised Cooperation Pact
05/03/2026
The agreement between the HKMA and AMCM expands collaboration beyond banking supervision to include financial infrastructure linkage and information exchange within the GBA.
Capital / Liquidity
Philippines Central Bank Reviews Lifting Maturity Cap for Salary Loans
05/03/2026
The move aims to ease borrower debt burdens and provide repayment flexibility amid slowing national credit growth and calls from public sector employees.
AML / KYC
Philippines Doubles EDD Threshold for Cash Withdrawals to PHP 1 Million
04/03/2026
The move aims to ease the burden on legitimate business transactions while allowing FIs to focus AML resources on higher-risk activities.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippines to Reopen Online Lending Market, Slashes Rate Cap
04/03/2026
The SEC will end a three-year ban on new online lenders from 1 April, aiming to boost competition and enhance credit data infrastructure.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Chairman Urges Focus on Listing 'Quality' Over 'Quantity'
04/03/2026
Kelvin Wong says long-term market health depends on quality listings and products, not just turnover and fundraising size.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Chief Details New AML Rules for Legal Profession
04/03/2026
Brendan Thomas outlines mandatory enrolment, CDD, and reporting obligations as AUSTRAC moves to close a 'significant hole' in the country's AML defences.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Confirms Tax Overhaul Plan for Funds and Family Offices
04/03/2026
The plan expands eligible assets to include digital assets and private credit, while introducing new economic substance requirements for funds seeking exemptions.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines SEC Sets Out Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Issuance
04/03/2026
The new framework details requirements for Shari'ah governance, issuer registration, disclosure, and continuing obligations to develop the country's Islamic capital market.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Clarifies Liquid Asset Rules for Banks After RBA Policy Change
04/03/2026
APRA has acted to ensure debt securities remain eligible liquid assets for banks following a procedural update by the RBA.
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