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

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    KPMG Australia CEO and Audit Head Resign Amid Whistleblower Scandal

    02/06/2026

    The firm has admitted to mishandling allegations of client data misuse, prompting an investigation by the corporate regulator and a review of its internal culture.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Korea FTC to Revive ‘Grim Reaper’ Unit, Introduce Break-Up Powers

    02/06/2026

    The regulator is launching a major overhaul, introducing structural remedies and personal fines for executives, and probing an alleged insurance cartel.

    Operational Risk

    HKMA Directs Banks to 'Sustain and Uplift' Operational Resilience

    02/06/2026

    The regulator has outlined its expectations for firms to treat operational resilience as ‘business as usual’ following a multi-year implementation phase.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea Expands Account Freezing Powers to Combat New Phishing Scams

    02/06/2026

    New guidelines will allow financial institutions to suspend accounts linked to romance and investment fraud, closing a key regulatory gap.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Outgoing ASIC Chair Warns of Depleted Litigation Fund, Calls for Reform

    02/06/2026

    Joe Longo has flagged a critical funding shortfall for litigation, while calling for a new body to tackle Australia’s high regulatory burden.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Set to Finalise Rules Around Dual Listings Ban

    02/06/2026

    New rules will curb the practice of listing subsidiaries to protect minority shareholders, with detailed criteria expected in early June.

    AI Risk & Governance

    BSP to Establish AI and Advanced Analytics Hub

    02/06/2026

    The central bank is setting up a new unit focused on leveraging data science for supervision, payments, and policy, appointing a former director to lead the initiative.

    Structural Regulation

    BSP Mandates New Digital Reporting Regime for Money Service Businesses

    02/06/2026

    The new framework requires money service businesses, including virtual asset service providers, to submit financial reports in XML format starting late 2026.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Delays Orion Cash Platform API Launch to Q3 2026

    02/06/2026

    The launch of new real-time clearing data application programming interfaces (APIs) has been pushed back to ensure market readiness.

    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong Regulators Outline Progress on Digital Assets Initiatives

    02/06/2026

    Regulators have detailed plans for a new virtual asset bill, a live stablecoin regime, and a next-generation digital asset platform.

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