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
Alternative Markets
Korea Launches Public-Private Platform to Boost Startup Funding
09/07/2026
The ‘Npay Startup’ platform, developed with the financial regulator, aims to resolve information asymmetry and streamline investment processes for venture capital.
Custody & Infrastructure
Hong Kong SFC Pledges to Reform Virtual Asset Practitioner Exam
09/07/2026
The SFC has committed to separating the exam from its mandatory course and lowering fees following industry talks on high operational costs.
Anti-Money Laundering
AUSTRAC CEO Flags Evolving AML Threats, New Statutory Obligations
08/07/2026
Brendan Thomas has highlighted AI-enabled crime and insider threats, detailing new statutory obligations for boards and money laundering officers.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong MPFA Relaxes Pension Fund Rules on Gold ETFs
08/07/2026
The move is part of a government push to establish the city as a regional gold trading hub.
Tokenisation
KSD Finalises New Organisational Structure in Strategic Overhaul
08/07/2026
The KSD has created permanent departments for token securities and e-meetings, and detailed plans for a capital market 'data hub' ahead of a 2027 launch.
Credit Risk
Philippines Proposes Open Access to Central Bank Credit Registry
08/07/2026
The BSP has drafted a new framework to allow financial institutions, credit bureaus, and borrowers access to its credit database, introducing strict new cybersecurity and reporting obligations.
Structural Regulation
South Korea Proposes New Rules to Prohibit Split Listings
08/07/2026
New rules will require parent company boards to protect minority shareholders and seek their consent for most subsidiary IPOs.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Hong Kong Launches Gold Hub Bid with New Clearing System
08/07/2026
A new government-owned clearing house has begun trial operations, supported by policy initiatives and a direct link to the Shanghai Gold Exchange.
Anti-Money Laundering
AUSTRAC Orders Online Bookmaker to Overhaul AML/CTF Framework
08/07/2026
The online bookmaker, bet365, has entered a legally-binding undertaking AUSTRAC identified serious gaps in its risk and compliance systems.
Supervision & Enforcement
Korea FSS Recommends Heavy Sanctions for PE Firm MBK Partners
07/07/2026
The private equity firm faces a potential business suspension over its management of the distressed retailer Homeplus, which harmed investors.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.