Sanday Chongo Kabange

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    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

    Cryptocurrency

    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.

    Operational Risk

    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.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    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.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    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.

    Cybersecurity

    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.

    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong Pushes Ahead with Strict Crypto Tax Reporting Rules

    04/02/2026

    Legislative proposals confirm per-account penalties and personal liability for directors, despite industry warnings of unworkable compliance burdens.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    SFC Seeks Budget Increase to Boost Headcount for Digital Assets, IPOs

    04/02/2026

    Six of 18 new positions are designated for digital assets licensing and supervision work as well as the SFC's "ASPIRe" virtual asset roadmap.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Hong Kong to Raise Licensing Fees for Money Service Operators

    04/02/2026

    The government plans to increase licensing fees for money service operators by up to 15 percent, with implementation set for May 2026.

    Stablecoins

    Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licences in March

    03/02/2026

    Eddie Yue said the HKMA plans to grant a "very small number" of stablecoin issuer licences under its new regulatory regime.

    Cybersecurity

    Hong Kong Law Reform Commission Eyes Update to Cybercrime Law

    03/02/2026

    Report recommends five new cyber-dependent offences, expanded jurisdiction, and a formal accreditation regime for cybersecurity practitioners.

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