
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.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
New Zealand FMA Chair Steps Aside Amid Government Investigation
08/12/2025
FMA chief Craig Stobo has temporarily vacated his role as head of the regulator pending an independent probe by the MBIE.

Payments & Settlements
Korea Mandates New Risk Checks for Payment Gateway Partners
08/12/2025
The FSS will require firms to assess sub-contracting payment gateways to curb risks from complex online payment chains.

Structural Regulation
ASIC Extends Transitional Relief for Foreign Financial Firms
07/12/2025
The 12-month extension provides certainty as the government prepares a new licensing exemption regime for foreign financial services providers.

Trading & Investment
ASIC Orders FXCM to Stop Issuing CFDs to Retail Investors
05/12/2025
The interim stop order cites deficiencies in the firm's target market determination under design and distribution obligations.

Trading & Investment
Philippine SEC Proposes Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Market
05/12/2025
The draft rules outline requirements for issuers, Shari'ah governance, and disclosure to help develop the country's Islamic finance sector.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Japan Regulators Alert Firms to Rise in Corporate Vishing Attacks
05/12/2025
The alert details the methods used by fraudsters and provides specific recommendations for companies to prevent fraudulent fund transfers.

Capital Adequacy
Australia Proposes Three-Tier Prudential Framework for Banks
05/12/2025
The plan creates a new top tier for the largest banks and introduces transition periods to support competition and growth.

Credit Risk
HK Regulator, Banks Roll Out Additional Support for Tai Po Fire Victims
05/12/2025
Measures include emergency loans and a six-month mortgage moratorium on approximately 300 loans worth a total of HKD 540 million.

Market Abuse
SFC Secures Insider Dealing Conviction Against Former Computershare VP
05/12/2025
The former executive used non-public information about a failed corporate privatisation vote to avoid a significant stock market loss.

Structural Regulation
Canadian Exchange Considers Acquiring Cboe Australia as SGX Denies Making Bid
05/12/2025
The CSE is considering buying Cboe's Australian assets, aiming to expand its footprint after already having acquired the National Stock Exchange.
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