
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.

Data Privacy
Korea FSS Launches Probe into Card Firms After Shinhan Data Leak
19/01/2026
The industry-wide inspection follows a leak of nearly 200,000 pieces of personal data by Shinhan Card employees, prompting a review of internal controls.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea Forms New Task Force to Advance Governance Reforms
19/01/2026
A new regulatory task force will draft legal amendments by March to tackle 'cronyism' and entrenchment at financial firms.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japan FSA to Probe Prudential Life as CEO Quits Over Fraud
19/01/2026
The FSA is considering disciplinary action after an internal probe found over 100 staff bilked 500 customers in a scandal dating back decades.

Clearing & Post-Trade
ASX Proposes Overhaul of Capital Rules for Third-Party Clearers
19/01/2026
ASX is consulting on replacing its tiered capital model with a flat requirement and other changes for third-party clearers.

Cybersecurity
WFE Urges Pragmatism on Quantum Computing Rules
19/01/2026
A WFE report highlights a gap between regulatory quantum preparedness demands and more immediate industry threats like AI.

Supervision & Enforcement
Japan FSA Approves Turnaround Plan Submitted by Iwaki Shinkin Credit Union
19/01/2026
The five-year plan aims for governance reform and addresses recent business improvement orders, following a 2012 public fund injection.

Structural Regulation
Taiwan Proposes Rule Change for Investment-Linked Insurance
16/01/2026
The proposed amendment clarifies the approval status of domestically traded ETFs as eligible investments for investment-linked insurance policies.

Structural Regulation
Taiwan Clarifies Rules for Internet-Only Banks to Offer In-Person Services
16/01/2026
The FSC has issued an immediate ruling permitting digital banks to operate physical service points under strict, pre-approved conditions.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Philippines Tables 'Bill of Rights' to Bolster Minority Shareholder Power
16/01/2026
Proposed law introduces tag-along rights, stricter related-party transaction rules, and significant penalties to align with global governance standards.

AI Risk & Governance
Korea to Introduce AI Risk Management Framework for Financial Sector
16/01/2026
New voluntary guidelines will require firms to establish AI governance bodies and implement risk-based controls for new technologies.
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