
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.

Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Revises Penalties Framework for Securities Rule Violations
02/01/2026
New rules introduce significantly higher penalties for private placement, information disclosure, and AML violations to enhance market integrity.

Securities / Derivatives
Beijing Stock Exchange Consults on New Private Placement Rules for Bonds
02/01/2026
The BSE has released draft rules for non-publicly offered corporate bonds, detailing listing, disclosure, and robust investor protection mechanisms.

Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Brokers to Stop Accepting Buy Orders of China Military Stocks
02/01/2026
The measure applies to stocks of companies on the US sanctions, including those traded via the Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.

Securities / Derivatives
Sri Lanka Eases Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introduction
02/01/2026
The SEC has introduced a phased compliance timeline to provide greater flexibility for companies listing on the CSE.

Securities / Derivatives
India to Permit Banks to Sponsor National Pension System Funds
02/01/2026
The PFRDA has approved a framework for banks to manage pension assets and has revised management fees to boost competition.

Securities / Derivatives
New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau
02/01/2026
New law effective January 2026 introduces private funds, defines professional investors, and creates a streamlined notification process for offerings.

ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan Updates Rules for Asset Manager Staff Holding Overseas Posts
31/12/2025
The FSC clarified permissible concurrent roles at group entities and imposed new internal control, reporting, and record-keeping requirements.

Enforcement
Vietnam Sets New Penalties for Gold, FX, and Banking Violations
31/12/2025
New decree introduces a tiered penalty system for violations in gold, foreign currency, corporate bonds, and deposit-taking, effective February 2026.

Enforcement
Taiwan FSC Fines Shanghai Commercial Bank Over Staff Fraud, Control Lapses
31/12/2025
The FSC cites systemic failures in monitoring, access controls, and corporate culture; orders the bank to increase its operational risk capital.

AML / KYC
Thailand: BOT, AMLO Tighten Scrutiny on Gold Trading Amid Baht Pressure
31/12/2025
A new task force will target UBOs and suspicious online activity to curb money laundering risks and currency strength.
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