
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.

Indonesia to Impose New Risk Management Rules on Investment Managers
24/07/2025
The OJK says the new regulation introduces risk-based supervision and health assessments, giving firms a two-year transition period to comply.

Enforcement
New Zealand Debt Collector Fined for Misleading Conduct
24/07/2025
Law Debt Collection and its director, John Stuart Campbell, were prosecuted by the Commerce Commission for wrongfully threatening debtors with credit defaults.

Enforcement
New Zealand Regulator Clears Banks of Cartel Conduct in Climate Alliance Probe
24/07/2025
The Commerce Commission found no evidence that five banks coordinated lending policies under the Net-Zero Banking Alliance framework.

Enforcement
ASIC Puts Bank Boards on Notice Over AI Risks and Governance
24/07/2025
ASIC has warned that existing financial services laws apply directly to AI, placing the onus on boards to manage risks of consumer harm.

Enforcement
Hong Kong SFC Secures Compensation for Clients of Fraudulent Brokerage
24/07/2025
The SFC says court-appointed administrators have distributed assets to clients of Hong Kong Wan Kiu Investment.

ESG / Sustainability
NGFS Urges FIs to Embed Climate Adaptation into Transition Plans
24/07/2025
The NGFS has provided a framework for financial institutions to manage physical climate risks, urging a shift from a mitigation-only focus.

Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA Warns of 'Frothiness' in Stablecoin Market, Signals Strict AML Rules
24/07/2025
The HKMA will grant only a handful of stablecoin issuer licences initially and impose stringent AML rules amid concerns over market speculation.

Enforcement
HKMA Fines Four FIs HKD 17.8M for AML and CDD Failures
23/07/2025
The HKMA has penalised three banks and a stored value facility licensee for AML/CFT control deficiencies.

Enforcement
AUSTRAC Announces Closure of Enforceable Undertaking with PayPal
22/07/2025
AUSTRAC has cancelled its enforceable undertaking with PayPal after the company completed a two-year remediation plan.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand SEC Proposes Broader Auditor Oversight for Digital Asset Firms
22/07/2025
The SEC seeks to apply consistent auditing standards to all digital asset firms holding client assets beyond exchanges and brokers.
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