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
Vietnam Proposes Raising Cap on State Funds in Banks to Ease Liquidity
20/01/2026
The MOF has proposed a temporary increase in the limit on idle state funds held at commercial banks to ease year-end liquidity pressures.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Reviews Easing Leveraged ETF Rules to Lure Retail Investors
20/01/2026
The move aims to counter capital flight by allowing products like single-stock leveraged ETFs, currently banned in the country.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Outlines Roadmap to Modernise Trade Finance with 20-Point Plan
20/01/2026
The HKMA has published a 20-point plan to digitise trade finance, aiming to boost SME lending and connectivity.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Ease Network Separation Rules to Permit Cloud SaaS in Finance
20/01/2026
The move allows firms to use approved SaaS on internal networks, but introduces strict security controls and excludes generative AI tools.
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.
Securities / Derivatives
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 Launches Probe into 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.
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