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

    Market Abuse

    Korea Jails Former Meritz Securities Exec over Illegal Loan Scheme

    29/01/2026

    Seoul court found the executive used non-public real estate project finance data to secure loans through a family firm, undermining market integrity.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong to Review Listing Rules, Transition to T+1 Settlement

    29/01/2026

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan outlined a multi-pronged strategy to bolster market competitiveness, including developing new gold and RMB products.

    Alternative Markets

    Hong Kong Preparing to Enhance Incentives for Funds, Private Capital

    29/01/2026

    New bill will enhance tax breaks for funds, family offices and carried interest, expanding qualifying assets to include private credit.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippine Plans Tech Board for PSE to Attract High-Growth Firms

    29/01/2026

    Regulators are developing a new listing board with more flexible rules, inspired by Nasdaq, to help technology startups access public capital.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australian Finance Sector Unites to Combat Abuse of Financial Products

    29/01/2026

    A new industry-wide alliance aims to provide tools for over 200 lenders to proactively prevent the misuse of financial products.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Hong Kong FSDC Outlines Strategy for Deeper Integration with Africa

    29/01/2026

    A new report says Hong Kong's digital asset and green finance regulations can act as a "super-connector" for channelling Asian capital into African markets.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    AUSTRAC Touts New Data-Sharing Model in Financial Crime Crackdown

    29/01/2026

    A public-private taskforce used a new data typology and pooled bank data to identify suspects, signalling evolving compliance expectations for financial institutions.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Philippines SEC Mandates Strict 9-Year Term for Independent Directors

    29/01/2026

    The SEC removes extensions and sets a firm nine-year cumulative term for independent directors of listed firms to bolster board independence.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines to Name Successful Digital Bank Applicants Within Q1

    29/01/2026

    The BSP is reviewing applicants for four new licences, aiming to lower costs, streamline services, and enhance financial inclusion with fresh competition.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Hong Kong Sets Fraud Precedent in Landmark Naked Short-Selling Case

    28/01/2026

    A court convicted four individuals of fraud, not just regulatory breaches, for a scheme that netted HKD 3.3 million.

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