Sanday Chongo Kabange

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    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

    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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