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
Enforcement
Australian Broker Petra Capital Fined for Data Errors Hindering Surveillance
05/02/2026
The penalty follows a system change that made single clients appear as multiple entities in regulatory reports.
AML / KYC
ASIC Urges Super Funds to Address "Serious Gaps" in Scam Defences
05/02/2026
A review found superannuation funds lag major banks on scam warnings, prompting calls for urgent action to adopt new standards.
RBNZ Directs Deposit Takers to Enhance Risk Management Practices
05/02/2026
Thematic review uncovered weaknesses, particularly at smaller and non-bank entities, in areas such as setting and using risk appetites, internal audit and risk monitoring and reporting.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Coinbase Accuses Australian Banks of 'Systemic Debanking'
04/02/2026
Coinbase has urged lawmakers to legislate transparency measures, arguing current bank practices threaten competition and innovation in the country.
Fintech / Regtech
New Zealand FMA Identifies Operational Risks at P2P Lending Firms
04/02/2026
A thematic review identified weaknesses in outsourcing due diligence, technology frameworks, and business continuity testing.
Australia Unveils Sweeping Audit and Consultancy Reforms
04/02/2026
The reforms include a 100-fold increase in fines for promoting tax exploitation schemes and a plan to merge key standards bodies.
AML / KYC
Taiwan Proposes New Anti-Fraud Reporting Mechanism for Banks
04/02/2026
The proposals include a new reporting channel to prosecutors and expand the definition of suspicious accounts to combat financial crime.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Unveils Blueprint to Tackle AI, Quantum Risks in Banking
04/02/2026
The plan includes a new cybersecurity baseline and a quantum readiness index to address risks in advanced technology adoption.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Pushes Ahead with Strict Crypto Tax Reporting Rules
04/02/2026
Legislative proposals confirm per-account penalties and personal liability for directors, despite industry warnings of unworkable compliance burdens.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SFC Seeks Budget Increase to Boost Headcount for Digital Assets, IPOs
04/02/2026
Six of 18 new positions are designated for digital assets licensing and supervision work as well as the SFC's "ASPIRe" virtual asset roadmap.
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