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.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand Finalises Regulatory Framework for Government Digital Tokens
25/07/2025
New rules exempt government-issued tokens from standard offering requirements and create licensing carve-outs for securities and digital asset firms.
Market Infrastructure
South Korea Places New Reigns on Predatory Lenders
25/07/2025
The FSS will block phone numbers and social media accounts used for illegal debt collection and charging usurious interest rates.
Sanctions
US Sanctions North Korean IT Network Funding Weapons Programmes
25/07/2025
OFAC designated an alleged front company and three individuals for using fraudulent IT workers to generate revenue for North Korea's missile development.
ESG / Sustainability
IFRS Foundation Issues "Near-Final" Guidance on Climate Reporting
25/07/2025
The IFRS Foundation says the examples show how existing accounting standards apply to climate uncertainties, with significant implications for financial institution credit risk models.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam To Launch Central Clearing Counterparty System in 2027
25/07/2025
The SSC has outlined a multi-year plan involving legal reforms and the creation of a dedicated clearing subsidiary, targeting a Q1 2027 implementation.
Enforcement
Australian Court Rejects ASIC's ‘Finder Earn’ Product Appeal
25/07/2025
ASIC says the court’s decision highlights challenges in applying Australia’s existing financial services laws to crypto-asset products
Securities / Derivatives
ISLA, FIX Trading Collaborate to Standardise Securities Lending
25/07/2025
ISLA and FIX Trading will align the Common Domain Model and FIX protocol to enhance efficiency and reduce settlement failures.
Enforcement
Hong Kong PCPD Probes Cathay Pacific Data Breach
25/07/2025
The compliance check into a Cathay Pacific data breach follows a recent investigation into a Qantas data breach, signalling heightened regulatory scrutiny on data protection in the city.
Market Infrastructure
EBA Upholds Strict EU Market Access Rules for Third-Country Banks
25/07/2025
The EBA has found no case to ease branch requirements for third country firms that provide core banking services into the EU.
Fintech / Regtech
Hong Kong Developing New Rules to Support Elderly Banking Consumers
25/07/2025
Regulators will issue elderly-friendly banking guidelines to improve the banking experience for seniors, and require banks to offer a "default no-online banking" option to customers.
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