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
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Publishes ‘Go Global’ Legal Panel for Mainland Firms
17/04/2026
Hong Kong's Department of Justice has released a list of over 70 vetted legal providers to help Mainland Chinese enterprises expand globally.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Puts Wealth Sector on Notice for ‘Unacceptable Blind Spot’
17/04/2026
AUSTRAC has warned wealth managers over failures to report suspicious transactions, creating significant financial crime risks.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Grants Investigators Powers to Launch Self-Initiated Probes
16/04/2026
Regulators have amended rules to allow financial watchdogs to directly convert any market abuse investigation into a criminal probe, bypassing prosecutors.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Review Asset Manager Proxy Voting and Disclosure
16/04/2026
The FSS will examine the proxy voting records of around 500 firms to bolster market transparency and fiduciary duties.
ESG / Sustainability
Global Investors Press Philippines on Sustainable Bond Disclosures
16/04/2026
Concerns over a corruption scandal prompt international asset managers to demand stricter reporting on the use of proceeds from sustainability-linked debt.
AML / KYC
Philippines Appoints New AMLC Chief Amid Major Corruption Probe
16/04/2026
Ronel Buenaventura inherits a significant flood control corruption investigation and the challenge of keeping the country off the FATF greylist.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand FMA Boosts Rate Transparency with New Disclosure Regime
16/04/2026
New Zealand’s FMA has started publishing data on how major banks pass on official interest rate changes to customers.
RBNZ Proposes Major Overhaul of Insurance Prudential Legislation
16/04/2026
The RBNZ has launched a consultation on sweeping reforms to modernise the country's insurance supervision act.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX CEO Outlines Vision for Deeper Asian Capital Market Connectivity
15/04/2026
In a new blog post, Bonnie Y Chan details a strategy focused on cross-market indices, ETF innovation, and dual-listing pathways to boost regional integration.
Enforcement
Hong Kong Jails Two Former HSBC Staff over Bribery-for-Accounts Scheme
15/04/2026
The sentences highlight significant AML failures, with 70 accounts opened through the scheme later flagged for potential illicit activity.
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