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.
Enforcement
ASIC Bans Former Financial Advisor Over ‘Fees For No Service’
07/07/2025
ASIC has banned former Lighthouse Partners' director Kiriley Roper for 10 years for obtaining client fees despite not providing a service.
AML / KYC
Philippine Central Bank to Issue Circular on Online Gambling Risks
04/07/2025
The BSP says it will require banks and electronic money issuers to better protect users of their digital platforms from online gambling risks.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Orders External Audit of Western Union Over “Core” AML Issues
04/07/2025
AUSTRAC’s concerns are “core anti-money laundering issues” and whether Western Union’s AML/CTF programme is functional.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Introduces New Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform
04/07/2025
The introduction of the new Order Routing Service will help transform the fund order placement process, which includes subscriptions and redemptions.
AML / KYC
ASIC Issues Warning on ‘High-Pressure’ Sales Tactics in Super Sector
03/07/2025
ASIC’s warning comes amid rising cases of retirement savings into “complex and risky schemes”.
Market Infrastructure
HK Review Panel Urges Overhaul of MPFA's Fining and Sanctioning Policies
03/07/2025
An independent review panel has called for greater consistency in the MPFA's enforcement actions, raising concerns over its new fining mechanism.
Enforcement
Hong Kong AFRC Fines Ex-CITIC Banker Over Insider Dealing
03/07/2025
The AFRC has sanctioned Wu Kam Shing after a tribunal found he used confidential information from his banking role for personal gain.
Enforcement
Australia: Ex-Wealth Manager Held in Contempt of Court
03/07/2025
The former wealth manager will never be allowed to be involved in financial services or credit activities after he "deliberately defied" a 2018 court order.
AML / KYC
New Zealand FMA Issues Warning to Investors on Crypto Risks
03/07/2025
The FMA warned that the most common crypto scams are related to fake online crypto investment platforms. New Zealand’s Financial […]
Fintech / Regtech
ACCC Grants AusPayNet Authorisation to Facilitate End of Cheques System
03/07/2025
The ACCC granted final authorisation allowing AusPayNet to engage with government and industry participants on winding down Australia’s cheque system.
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