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
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong to Bolster Support for eMPF Platform Following Complaints
23/10/2025
Authorities are doubling the eMPF Platform’s support staff and refining systems after users reported issues with contributions, registration, and customer service since its launch last year.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong SFC Approves Asia's First Spot Solana ETF
23/10/2025
China Asset Management's spot Solana ETF has been approved to list on HKEX, expanding the city's regulated virtual asset offerings beyond Bitcoin and Ether.
Sanctions
Australia Charges Remitter, Warns Financial Sector on Sanctions
23/10/2025
A Sydney man faces charges for allegedly sending AUD 650,000 to sanctioned Iranian banks, as regulators renew industry warning.
Enforcement
New Zealand Court Confirms NZD 5.06m Penalty for Casino's AML Breaches
23/10/2025
The penalty follows a regulatory investigation that found systemic, though not deliberate, compliance failures at Christchurch Casinos over a five-year period.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Asian Exchanges Crack Down on Corporate Crypto Hoarding – Report
23/10/2025
Exchanges in Hong Kong, India, and Australia are reportedly blocking firms from becoming crypto-treasuries, citing rules against shell companies and speculative risks.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Proposes to Enhance Hong Kong's Retail Fund Code
23/10/2025
The SFC is consulting on a new derivatives framework, enhanced liquidity rules, and a phased approach to give retail investors access to illiquid assets.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan FSC Outlines Progress on Green and Transition Finance
22/10/2025
The FSC reports significant progress on its “Green and Transition Finance Action Plan”, already reaching 78 percent of its 2030 investment and financing goal.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Sets New Valuation Rule for Stripped Bonds Used as Collateral
22/10/2025
The FSC says stripped bonds used as guarantee deposits by securities finance firms will be valued at 85 percent of face value.
Enforcement
ASIC Bans Another MWL Adviser Linked to Shield Controversy
22/10/2025
ASIC has banned Wade Spooner for eight years over advice linked to the collapsed Shield Master Fund, which has pushed MWL Financial Group into administration.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines Lifts Non-Resident Cap on BSP Securities for Pension Funds
22/10/2025
The BSP has exempted Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) funds from a 10 percent non-resident ownership limit for investing in its securities.
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