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

    Structural Regulation

    China Standardises Commercial Mediation with New Nationwide Regulation

    08/01/2026

    The new rules, effective from May 2026, create a national framework for mediation organisations and permit foreign bodies to operate in designated zones.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korea, Cambodia Sign Tax Info-Sharing Agreement to Fight Transnational Crime

    07/01/2026

    The agreement focuses on strengthening information exchange to combat illegal fund transfers linked to transnational crimes and offshore tax evasion.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea Orders Banks to Bolster Debt Relief Notices, Dormant Asset Refunds

    07/01/2026

    The FSS will require lenders to issue separate debt adjustment notices and will publish firms' performance on returning dormant assets.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    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.

    Cryptocurrency

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Sustainable Finance

    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.

    Cryptocurrency

    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.

    KYC & CDD

    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 Adequacy

    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.

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