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
Structural Regulation
Australia Proposes to Enhance Rules for Professional Indemnity Insurance
15/12/2025
The Treasury is consulting on strengthening professional indemnity insurance to reduce reliance on the industry-funded CSLR.
Anti-Money Laundering
New Zealand's ASB Admits AML Breaches, Agrees to NZD 6.73m Penalty
15/12/2025
The CBA-owned lender admitted to serious compliance failures after the RBNZ filed court proceedings over breaches dating back to 2019.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Mandates Major ASX Overhaul, Imposes Capital Charge
15/12/2025
ASIC imposes A$150m capital charge and forces board reforms after inquiry finds ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure stability.
KYC & CDD
Australia Proposes Overhaul of Business Registers, Director ID Rules
15/12/2025
The proposed laws will link director IDs to company records, give ASIC new disqualification powers, and unwind a costly modernisation programme.
Structural Regulation
FIA Seeks Refinements to Hong Kong Investor ID Plan for Derivatives
15/12/2025
The FIA has backed the plan in principle but is calling for significant operational adjustments to reduce complexity and align with market practices.
Custody & Infrastructure
Vietnam Forms New Board to Oversee Digital Asset Market
13/12/2025
The new body under the securities regulator is tasked with developing a legal framework and policies for the digital assets sector.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Amends 'Leap-Forward' Plan to Bolster Asset Management Sector
12/12/2025
The FSC has relaxed rules on overseas delegation and expanded offshore sales definitions to boost Taiwan's asset management hub ambitions.
Alternative Markets
Korea to Launch KRW 150 Trillion Growth Fund, New Sovereign Wealth Fund
12/12/2025
Seoul plans a major economic push, separating its fund strategy to emulate Singapore's successful GIC and Temasek two-track model.
KYC & CDD
Australia's FAAA Launches Digital ID Tool to Meet AML Rules
12/12/2025
The tool, launched by the Financial Advice Association of Australia, aims to help financial advisers meet 'Safe Harbour' provisions under AML/CTF laws.
Reporting & Disclosures
HKEX Targets Annual Report Disclosures, Launches AI Tool
12/12/2025
HKEX’s review highlights gaps in management discussion and climate-risk reporting, and launches an AI tool to boost compliance.
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