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
Market Risk
Japan FSA Scrutinises Life Insurers Over Bond Losses
26/01/2026
The FSA has brought forward checks on firms including Nippon Life, seeking details on unrealised losses and investment plans.
Stablecoins
Korea Updates Guide for Domestic Firms on Hong Kong Financial System
26/01/2026
The guide reflects Hong Kong's new digital asset rules and insurance framework to aid South Korean firms' overseas expansion.
KYC & CDD
Hong Kong MPFA Tightens eMPF Security, Halts eKYC Onboarding
26/01/2026
The move follows a fraud incident and introduces mandatory iAM Smart verification for new registrations and some fund withdrawals.
Market Abuse
Australian Fund Manager Jailed for 6 Years in Insider Trading Case
26/01/2026
The case is the first major outcome for ASIC's new specialist insider trading team, which was established in late September 2024.
Market Abuse
Chinese Investment Platform Bans Accounts in Market Misinformation Crackdown
25/01/2026
The move by Xueqiu, an online stock community, follows a regulatory penalty for market manipulation and a wider cleanup of unlicensed financial advice.
Structural Regulation
Philippines SEC Mulls Lifting Moratorium on New Online Lenders
23/01/2026
The SEC is studying an end to its 2021 ban but plans to introduce higher capital requirements and other consumer protection measures.
Trading & Investment
Tokyo Stock Exchange Launches Initiative to Lure Asian Startups for IPOs
23/01/2026
The TSE is offering comprehensive support to attract foreign firms, positioning itself as an alternative to other regional hubs amid a competitive IPO market.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Former HSBC Manager Admits to Account Opening for Bribes Scheme
23/01/2026
The case, brought by the ICAC, involves illicit payments for opening accounts, some of which were later flagged for money laundering risk by the bank.
Liquidity Risk
Korea FSC Proposes LDR Rule Change to Boost Regional Lending
23/01/2026
Regulator to lower risk weightings for loans outside Seoul, potentially unlocking KRW 21 trillion in new lending capacity.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
SFC Secures Compensation from 'Shadow Director', Two Former Execs
23/01/2026
The trio were banned from being directors and ordered to pay compensation worth HKD 595 million for defrauding a now-delisted company.
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