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
AML / KYC
India Clarifies KYC Verification Responsibility for Central Registry Users
30/12/2025
The RBI has clarified that the last institution to upload data to the central KYC records registry is responsible for verification.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea Finalises Stricter Treasury Stock Disclosure Rules
30/12/2025
New rules effective 30 December lower the reporting threshold and mandate comparison of planned versus actual share buybacks.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong AFRC Proposes Mandatory Assurance of Sustainability Disclosures
30/12/2025
The phased rules would require limited assurance on climate disclosures, with a single regulatory body overseeing all assurance providers.
Capital / Liquidity
Hong Kong Expands Yuan Liquidity Facility, Adds Mideast and ASEAN Banks
30/12/2025
The HKMA has doubled its yuan liquidity scheme quota to CNY100 billion and expanded the scheme to 40 lenders to meet surging corporate demand.
Sanctions
China Sanctions US Defence Firms Over Taiwan Arms Deal
29/12/2025
The measures, targeting firms and executives over a record Taiwan arms sale, create new compliance obligations for all organisations in China.
Capital / Liquidity
China Launches State VC Fund with New Rules for Tech Investment
29/12/2025
The national fund will deploy patient capital into early-stage hard tech, with new rules on investment size and performance evaluation.
Capital / Liquidity
China Ties Guarantee Firm Incentives to New SME Employment Metric
29/12/2025
New rules link re-guarantee credit and fee discounts for financing guarantee firms to a quantifiable employment support index.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan Eases FX Hedging Burden for Insurers with New Rules
29/12/2025
The new regime aligns with global standards, while accounting changes aim to reduce earnings volatility and costly over-hedging.
Capital / Liquidity
China Cracks Down on Hidden Debt, Orders Banks to Tighten LGFV Lending
29/12/2025
An official audit has revealed illicit financing practices, prompting new rules for banks and stricter oversight on local government debt.
Securities / Derivatives
Shanghai Exchange Issues STAR Market Listing Rules for Rocket Companies
29/12/2025
New guidelines waive profit rules for commercial rocket firms, requiring at least one successful orbital launch with a reusable rocket.
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