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.
Enforcement
HKEX, SFC Censure Former Directors in First Joint Non-Cooperation Case
13/08/2025
HKEX and the SFC have publicly censured two former directors of TOMO Holdings for failing to cooperate with investigations by the two regulators.
Capital / Liquidity
Taiwan Rolls Out Support Package to Offset Impact of US Tariffs
13/08/2025
The Ministry of Finance has outlined six financial, administrative, and tax relief measures to support businesses affected by new US tariffs.
Capital / Liquidity
Bangladesh Bank Streamlines Reporting Requirements for Banks
13/08/2025
Bangladesh Bank has eliminated several duplicate hard copy submissions to reduce redundancy, effective from the September 2025 quarter.
Market Infrastructure
Philippines Launches New Web-Based SME Credit Risk Platform
12/08/2025
The BSP says the new web-based system aims to improve loan assessment and reduce collateral dependence using anonymised statistical data.
Enforcement
Former StanChart Manager Pleads Guilty in JPY 400m Investor Fraud
12/08/2025
A former Standard Chartered relationship manager has pleaded guilty to a complex fraud involving the use of false documents to deceive investors.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Finalises ISO 20022 Trade Reporting Specifications
12/08/2025
Regulators published a revised technical guide for OTC derivatives reporting. Reporting entities must declare system readiness by 12 September.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam to Establish Startup-Focused Stock Exchange, State VC Fund
08/08/2025
New policies will create a dedicated bourse for domestic IPOs and a venture capital fund designed to accept investment risks
ESG / Sustainability
Bank Indonesia Partners Major Islamic Group to Deepen Sharia Finance
08/08/2025
The central bank and Muhammadiyah signed a pact to support sharia economic policy, empower businesses, and expand the Islamic financial market.
Australia Proposes New Rules to Promote Better Retirement Outcomes
07/08/2025
The government has launched consultations on new reporting framework and voluntary best practices for super funds to improve retirement outcomes for members.
Securities / Derivatives
Australia Reform Agenda Targets Investment, Tax and Capital Markets
07/08/2025
Government proposals on the table include changes to company tax, foreign investment rules, payments systems, and digital asset regulation.
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