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
Crypto / Digital Assets
India Grants Regulatory Approval for Coinbase Stake in CoinDCX
23/12/2025
The CCI approval follows Coinbase's recent financial intelligence unit registration as it targets a full relaunch with rupee services in 2026.
Market Infrastructure
Cambodia, Laos Launch 2nd Phase of Cross-border QR Payment Link
23/12/2025
Travellers from Laos can now use their local currency to pay at Cambodian merchants, completing the bilateral payment corridor.
AML / KYC
Cambodia Unveils New Financial Sector Strategy for 2025-2030
23/12/2025
New five-year plan details 866 measures to bolster resilience, with a focus on digitalisation, de-dollarisation, and sustainable finance.
Sanctions
Singapore Police Arrests Superyacht Captain in Prince Group Probe
23/12/2025
The arrestee was the captain of a superyacht owned by Chen Zhi, a Cambodian tycoon who allegedly masterminded one of Asia’s largest transnational criminal organisations.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Outlines KOSDAQ Overhaul Plan to Lure Investors
23/12/2025
The FSC says the plan introduces easier listings for high-tech firms, stricter delisting rules, and powerful incentives to draw in pension funds.
AML / KYC
Malaysia SC, Tax Authority Ink Pact to Tackle Complex Financial Crime
22/12/2025
The agreement between the SC and IRB establishes a framework for information and intelligence sharing to combat evolving threats like market misconduct and tax evasion.
Securities / Derivatives
JPX to Revamp JGB Futures Rules to Attract Foreign Investors
22/12/2025
Osaka Exchange plans to overhaul its market-maker programme amid rising volatility and demand for long-end hedging tools.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Suspends eKYC for Pension Platform After Fraud
22/12/2025
Authorities have suspended the digital verification process and launched a multi-agency review after scammers used forged IDs to steal funds via the new eMPF Platform.
Securities / Derivatives
India Proposes Sweeping Securities Law to Overhaul SEBI
22/12/2025
The new code consolidates three acts, expands the regulator's board, and introduces stricter accountability rules and enforcement timelines for market participants.
ESG / Sustainability
ASX Amends Listing Rules on Sustainability Reports, Employee Schemes
22/12/2025
ASX will no not automatically suspend firms for late sustainability reports and has revised its employee share scheme rules.
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