Sanday Chongo Kabange

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    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

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Taiwan Brokers to Stop Accepting Buy Orders of China Military Stocks

    02/01/2026

    The measure applies to stocks of companies on the US sanctions, including those traded via the Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka Eases Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introduction

    02/01/2026

    The SEC has introduced a phased compliance timeline to provide greater flexibility for companies listing on the CSE.

    Capital Adequacy

    India to Permit Banks to Sponsor National Pension System Funds

    02/01/2026

    The PFRDA has approved a framework for banks to manage pension assets and has revised management fees to boost competition.

    Trading & Investment

    New Investment Funds Law Takes Effect in Macau

    02/01/2026

    New law effective January 2026 introduces private funds, defines professional investors, and creates a streamlined notification process for offerings.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan Updates Rules for Asset Manager Staff Holding Overseas Posts

    31/12/2025

    The FSC clarified permissible concurrent roles at group entities and imposed new internal control, reporting, and record-keeping requirements.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Sets New Penalties for Gold, FX, and Banking Violations

    31/12/2025

    New decree introduces a tiered penalty system for violations in gold, foreign currency, corporate bonds, and deposit-taking, effective February 2026.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Taiwan FSC Fines Shanghai Commercial Bank Over Staff Fraud, Control Lapses

    31/12/2025

    The FSC cites systemic failures in monitoring, access controls, and corporate culture; orders the bank to increase its operational risk capital.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Thailand: BOT, AMLO Tighten Scrutiny on Gold Trading Amid Baht Pressure

    31/12/2025

    A new task force will target UBOs and suspicious online activity to curb money laundering risks and currency strength.

    Cybersecurity

    Taiwan Launches Major Cybersecurity Overhaul for Financial Sector

    31/12/2025

    New four-year blueprint mandates resilience-focused rules on governance, AI, and supply chains, linking cybersecurity performance to regulatory approvals.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    HKMA Announces Launch of New 'Money Safe' Service at All Retail Banks

    31/12/2025

    All 28 retail banks are required to offer the deposit-locking service with mandatory in-person verification from 31 December.

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