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

    ESG / Sustainability

    Taiwan Proposes IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Disclosure Rules for Brokers

    28/07/2025

    The FSC plans to phase in mandatory sustainability disclosures for securities and futures firms from the 2026 fiscal year, aligning with international standards.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia and Chinese CRAs Ink Pact to Bolster Cross-Border Ratings

    28/07/2025

    The partnership between Malaysia’s MARC and China’s CCXI aims to enhance rating transparency, with a focus on sustainable finance and the panda bond market.

    Market Infrastructure

    Taiwan Formally Launches Special Asset Management Zone in Kaohsiung

    26/07/2025

    The FSC has inaugurated the special zone and outlined plans for a unified offshore platform and further deregulation to attract capital.

    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 Reins 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 Reporting Uncertainties

    25/07/2025

    The guidance shows how companies can improve the reporting of uncertainties in financial statements, using climate-related examples as practical illustrations.

    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 Appeal in ‘Finder Earn’ Crypto Case

    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.

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