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
Enforcement
Hong Kong Jails Ex-HSBC Banker Over Account Opening Bribery Scheme
07/01/2026
The former banker and an intermediary were sentenced to six months' imprisonment for a conspiracy involving over CNY 13,000 in bribes to open accounts.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Indonesia Finalises Sweeping Crypto Data Reporting Rules for 2026
06/01/2026
Indonesia’s new regulation implements global CARF and amended CRS standards while creating a parallel, broad-reaching domestic reporting regime for tax purposes.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan to Permit Securities Firms to Offer Non-Discretionary Offshore Loans
06/01/2026
The new rules aim to boost Taiwan's ambitions as an Asian asset management centre by offering more financing options to offshore clients.
ESG / Sustainability
China Unveils Green Consumption Plan with Directives for Financial Sector
06/01/2026
New multi-agency notice encourages FIs to increase credit support, innovate products, and back green infrastructure projects.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Fines Saxo Capital Markets Over Virtual Asset Product Control Failures
06/01/2026
The SFC cites multi-year breaches in client suitability, due diligence, and platform controls for products improperly offered to retail investors.
ESG / Sustainability
India Eases Director KYC Rules, Amends Corporate Framework
02/01/2026
The MCA has overhauled key rules, including a three-year cycle for director KYC and higher thresholds for small companies.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Eases Capital Norms for NBFC Infrastructure Loans
02/01/2026
New rules introduce lower risk weights for high-quality projects, tied to specific repayment thresholds and lender protection criteria.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea to Make Underwriters More Accountable for IPO Forecast Accuracy
02/01/2026
The new rules come after a review found nearly 80 percent of firms missed earnings projections made during their IPO process, prompting a push for greater accountability.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea Extends Covid-Era Debt Relief Fund, Tightens Rules on Distressed Debt Sales
02/01/2026
The fund, launched to help individual debtors, will now run until the end of 2026 with new restrictions on selling certain restructured loans.
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.
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