
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.

ESG / Sustainability
SFC Chair Calls on Listed Companies to Bolster Succession Planning Efforts
20/01/2026
SFC Chairman highlighted ageing corporate boards as a key risk facing Hong Kong's listed companies, calling for succession planning to be treated as a core fiduciary duty.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan's JCB, Resona to Pilot Retail Stablecoin Payments in Regulatory Sandbox
20/01/2026
The collaboration between JCB, Resona and, Digital Garage, aims to test USD and JPY-pegged stablecoins at physical stores.

Capital / Liquidity
Thai Political Parties Propose Capital Market Overhaul to Restore Confidence
19/01/2026
Eight parties outlined plans to boost liquidity, tighten governance, and introduce new products, citing a severe decline in investor trust.

Enforcement
Korea FSS Probes Card Firms After Shinhan Data Leak
19/01/2026
The industry-wide inspection follows a leak of nearly 200,000 pieces of personal data by Shinhan Card employees, prompting a review of internal controls.

ESG / Sustainability
Korea Forms New Task Force To Advance Governance Reforms
19/01/2026
A new regulatory task force will draft legal amendments by March to tackle 'cronyism' and entrenchment at financial firms.

Enforcement
Japan FSA to Probe Prudential Life as CEO Quits Over Fraud
19/01/2026
The FSA is considering disciplinary action after an internal probe found over 100 staff bilked 500 customers in a scandal dating back decades.

Capital / Liquidity
ASX Proposes Overhaul of Capital Rules for Third-Party Clearers
19/01/2026
ASX is consulting on replacing its tiered capital model with a flat requirement and other changes for third-party clearers.

Fintech / Regtech
WFE Urges Pragmatism on Quantum Computing Rules
19/01/2026
A WFE report highlights a gap between regulatory quantum preparedness demands and more immediate industry threats like AI.

Enforcement
Japan FSA Approves Turnaround Plan Submitted by Iwaki Shinkin Credit Union
19/01/2026
The five-year plan aims for governance reform and addresses recent business improvement orders, following a 2012 public fund injection.

Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Proposes Rule Change for Investment-Linked Insurance
16/01/2026
The proposed amendment clarifies the approval status of domestically traded ETFs as eligible investments for investment-linked insurance policies.
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