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.
AML / KYC
Taiwan's New Bank-Led Anti-Fraud Platform Already Yielding Results
18/08/2025
The new "Suspicious Account Early Warning Centre" relies on proactive reporting from FIs and has already led to the dismantling of major fraud rings, the FSC said.
Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan FSC Hails Success of Digital Push, Citing Adoption of E-Dividend Notices
18/08/2025
71% of companies listed on the TWSE's main board and 63% of those on the TPEx are now using the eNotice Platform launched in 2023.
ESG / Sustainability
Australia Proposes Draft Guidance for Corporate Climate Transition Plans
18/08/2025
The draft guidance proposes to adopt the IFRS TPT framework, aiming to standardise voluntary corporate climate transition plans and align with global standards.
AFCA Updates Guidance on Handling Hardship Complaints
17/08/2025
The updated guide introduces specific requirements for addressing customer vulnerability and calls for more detailed evidence from firms on their handling of hardship notices.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Issues Clarification on ETF Payout Rules
16/08/2025
The FSC says recent guidelines aim to stop firms from using new investor cash to inflate distribution yields.
Capital / Liquidity
AMRO Urges Brunei to Tighten Bank Oversight on Offshore and Cyber Risks
16/08/2025
AMRO’s call comes as the sultanate’s financial sector sees rising cross-border exposures and prepares for the implementation of Basel III liquidity rules next year.
Market Infrastructure
ACCC Backs Coordinated Migration to New Payments Encryption Standard
15/08/2025
The ACCC has proposed granting an eight-year authorisation for the payments industry to jointly manage the shift to a more secure standard.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Imposes Stricter Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms
15/08/2025
The SFC has mandated new custody standards for licensed virtual asset trading platforms, citing global security failures and inadequacies found in local reviews.
Capital / Liquidity
HK Banks Can Manage Commercial Property Risks, HKMA Chief Affirms
15/08/2025
Eddie Yue highlighted banks' strong capital and profitability as buffers against rising loan defaults driven by the stressed CRE sector.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Orders Removal of Gambling Links from Banking Apps
15/08/2025
The BSP has given financial institutions 48 hours to remove access to gambling sites from their mobile apps.
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