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
Capital / Liquidity
China Issues Sweeping New Rules for Financial Leasing to Curb Risk
09/12/2025
New measures effective in 2026 will tighten rules on asset valuation, sale-and-leaseback deals, and risk management to curb 'quasi-credit' activities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea to Bolster Crypto AML Rules, Introduce Account Freezing System
09/12/2025
KoFIU will strengthen cross-border rules and introduce a system to suspend suspicious accounts amid a crackdown on transnational crime.
Enforcement
Australia Examines Misuse of AI and Exam Cheating by Auditors
09/12/2025
Government officials are reviewing Deloitte's contracts and questioning KPMG over AI's role in exam cheating that was not reported to ASIC.
Securities / Derivatives
China Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Listed Company Regulation
09/12/2025
The draft rules aim to tighten corporate governance, combat financial fraud, and enhance investor protection for the country's listed firms.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Aligns OTC Clear Margin Policy with New Reference Rate Model
09/12/2025
From January 2026, interest on cash collateral at the clearing house will be based on benchmark rates minus a handling fee.
Securities / Derivatives
SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings
08/12/2025
The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia, New Zealand to Align on Financial Regulation, Insurance Access
08/12/2025
Australian and New Zealand ministers have agreed to coordinate on payment systems and digital assets, and will establish a working group on insurance accessibility.
Enforcement
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.
Fintech / Regtech
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.
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.
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