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
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Exchange Tightens IPO Rules, Hikes Free Float Requirement
09/02/2026
New regulations introduce tiered free-float thresholds and stricter governance standards following recent market volatility and leadership changes at IDX.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia’s CBA Details AI Governance Framework in Industry-First Report
09/02/2026
New report outlines CBA's risk management processes, board-level oversight, and AI principles amid growing regulatory scrutiny of the technology.
Enforcement
Australian Broker Petra Capital Fined for Data Errors Hindering Surveillance
05/02/2026
The penalty follows a system change that made single clients appear as multiple entities in regulatory reports.
AML / KYC
ASIC Urges Super Funds to Address "Serious Gaps" in Scam Defences
05/02/2026
A review found superannuation funds lag major banks on scam warnings, prompting calls for urgent action to adopt new standards.
RBNZ Directs Deposit Takers to Enhance Risk Management Practices
05/02/2026
Thematic review uncovered weaknesses, particularly at smaller and non-bank entities, in areas such as setting and using risk appetites, internal audit and risk monitoring and reporting.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Coinbase Accuses Australian Banks of 'Systemic Debanking'
04/02/2026
Coinbase has urged lawmakers to legislate transparency measures, arguing current bank practices threaten competition and innovation in the country.
Fintech / Regtech
New Zealand FMA Identifies Operational Risks at P2P Lending Firms
04/02/2026
A thematic review identified weaknesses in outsourcing due diligence, technology frameworks, and business continuity testing.
Australia Unveils Sweeping Audit and Consultancy Reforms
04/02/2026
The reforms include a 100-fold increase in fines for promoting tax exploitation schemes and a plan to merge key standards bodies.
AML / KYC
Taiwan Proposes New Anti-Fraud Reporting Mechanism for Banks
04/02/2026
The proposals include a new reporting channel to prosecutors and expand the definition of suspicious accounts to combat financial crime.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Unveils Blueprint to Tackle AI, Quantum Risks in Banking
04/02/2026
The plan includes a new cybersecurity baseline and a quantum readiness index to address risks in advanced technology adoption.
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