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

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong Launches New ‘One-Stop’ Platform for SMEs

    23/04/2024

    The new ‘one-stop SME platform’ enables SMEs to “shop around” for lending services offered by the major banks.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand to Start Blocking Unlicensed Crypto Providers

    23/04/2024

    Thailand’s SEC and MDES will start blocking unlicensed digital asset platforms in the country to curb money laundering and online crime.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    BSP Completes Self-Assessment Against Climate Risk

    22/04/2024

    The assessment generated  recommendations including for BSP to enhance its emergency response systems and business continuity strategies.

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    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Fines Eight Firms for Compliance Report Nonsubmission

    22/04/2024

    AUSTRAC issued infringement notices to eight firms that failed to submit their annual compliance reports.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines Scraps Minimum Commission Rule for Stockbrokers

    21/04/2024

    The SEC says the removal of the minimum commission requirement will boost stock market activity and draw in retail investors.

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    AML / KYC

    NZBA Calls for Scam Prevention Support from Government

    19/04/2024

    The NZBA wants the government to set anti-scam expectations for other industries in the scam ecosystem besides banking.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASX Consults on Incentives for CHESS Project Participation

    19/04/2024

    ASX is consulting on payment options and incentives to enhance engagement and testing activities for the CHESS Replacement project.

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    Market Infrastructure

    HKAB Sets Launch Date for New Credit Reference Platform

    19/04/2024

    The new credit reference platform, known as ‘Credit Data Smart’, will start service on 26 April. Three CRAs are contributing data.

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    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX to Develop New Derivatives Platform In-House

    19/04/2024

    The Orion Derivatives Platform will offer enhanced trading and clearing capabilities and the potential for near 24-hour trading.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Bursa Carbon Exchange to Offer Renewable Energy Certificates

    18/04/2024

    BCX will hold its inaugural REC auction in June 2024. The RECs will be supplied by state owned power utility Sarawak Energy.

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