
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.

Taiwan Proposes Rule Change for Investment-Linked Insurance
16/01/2026
The proposed amendment clarifies the approval status of domestically traded ETFs as eligible investments for investment-linked insurance policies.

Fintech / Regtech
Taiwan Clarifies Rules for Internet-Only Banks to Offer In-Person Services
16/01/2026
The FSC has issued an immediate ruling permitting digital banks to operate physical service points under strict, pre-approved conditions.

Securities / Derivatives
Philippines Tables 'Bill of Rights' to Bolster Minority Shareholder Power
16/01/2026
Proposed law introduces tag-along rights, stricter related-party transaction rules, and significant penalties to align with global governance standards.

Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Introduce AI Risk Management Framework for Financial Sector
16/01/2026
New voluntary guidelines will require firms to establish AI governance bodies and implement risk-based controls for new technologies.

Vietnam Enhances Central Bank's Powers to Compel Independent Audits
16/01/2026
New decree allows the SBV to compel audits at banks' expense and formalises the structure of the banking inspectorate.

Fintech / Regtech
HKU Green Paper Calls for Digital Revamp of Trade, Green Finance
16/01/2026
HKU Business School report outlines policy recommendations on digital trade finance, tokenisation, Web 3.0 regulation and AI.

Securities / Derivatives
Korea Warns FIs on 'Excessive' FX Product Marketing
15/01/2026
The FSS has cited rising consumer risk from currency volatility amid a surge in US dollar-denominated investments.

Securities / Derivatives
China Lifts Whistleblower Reward Cap to CNY 1 Mln for Securities Offences
15/01/2026
The new framework significantly boosts financial incentives and legal protections to encourage reporting of major securities violations.

Securities / Derivatives
Korea Expands Joint Task Force to Combat Stock Manipulation
15/01/2026
Authorities will create a second team within a multi-agency unit to enhance the detection and punishment of market abuse.

AML / KYC
Thailand Dismantles Scam Ring Using Hong Kong ATMs for Laundering
15/01/2026
Authorities arrested 10 individuals who used couriers and Thai bank cards to withdraw millions in scam proceeds from Hong Kong ATMs.
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