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
Credit Risk
APRA Finalises More Flexible Pathway to IRB for Mid-Sized Banks
04/06/2026
APRA has finalised a new, more flexible pathway to internal ratings-based accreditation, including capital concessions to incentivise uptake by medium-sized banks.
Tokenisation
Hong Kong Launches First Tokenised Money Market Fund
04/06/2026
Hong Kong’s largest ETF issuer has partnered with HSBC and OSL to launch an unlisted, tokenised class for its money market ETF.
KYC & CDD
New Zealand Finalises New AML Identity Verification Code
04/06/2026
The updated code introduces digital identity pathways and a more risk-based approach, aiming to reduce compliance burdens for low-risk customers and modernise verification methods.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
FBI Has Seized $8 Billion in Crypto Dismantling Asian Scam Networks
04/06/2026
Record US forfeiture of 127,000 bitcoin is linked to organised crime and human trafficking hubs in Cambodia and Myanmar.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Australia Responds to Senate Inquiry on New Scams Framework
04/06/2026
The government has outlined its position on recommendations for its Scams Prevention Framework, noting calls for greater clarity on regulator roles, dispute resolution, and expanded industry coverage.
Cybersecurity
SFC Issues New Rules for Firms on AI-Enabled Cyber Threats
04/06/2026
The regulator has issued a circular detailing enhanced cybersecurity measures for licensed firms to combat fast-evolving AI-driven threats.
Cybersecurity
HKMA Warns Banks on AI-Powered Cyber Threats, Issues New Rules
03/06/2026
The regulator has outlined new expectations for firms and launched several initiatives to bolster the sector’s cyber resilience.
Operational Risk
BCBS Issues New Report Offering Guidance on ICT Risk Management
03/06/2026
New report finds change control, systems design, and third-party dependencies are key sources of non-malicious ICT incidents at banks.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia Launches Review of Corporate and Tax Whistleblower Protections
03/06/2026
The statutory review will examine the effectiveness of 2019 reforms and consider key divergences between the corporate and tax frameworks, including penalties and access to justice.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong and Kazakhstan Deepen Ties with Finance and Tech Pacts
03/06/2026
A high-level Hong Kong delegation has signed seven agreements in Astana, aiming to boost cooperation in technology, finance, and trade.
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