Sanday Chongo Kabange
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
Securities / Derivatives
Saudi Arabia Considers Listing Hong Kong AI and Biotech ETFs
03/06/2025
The Saudi exchange is considering listing ETFs tracking Hong Kong’s AI and biotechnology sectors, as well as depositary receipts of HK companies.
ASIC Identifies Defective Compliance Plans in Funds Sector
02/06/2025
ASIC review reveals widespread compliance plan deficiencies across the managed investment industry, prompting calls for industry improvement.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Prepares Market for Uncertificated Securities Regime
02/06/2025
HKEX has outlined the steps for the 2026 shift to uncertificated securities and published a discussion paper on the key listing rule changes.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Partners with University on Cybersecurity Innovation
30/05/2025
HKMA and the HKUST Business School will jointly explore innovative suptech and regtech solutions, leveraging “cutting-edge” technologies such as the latest LLMs.
AML / KYC
New Zealand Issues Guidance on Customer Risk Ratings
30/05/2025
The DIA’s guidance is intended to help reporting entities establish customer risk-rating systems as required under domestic AML laws.
AML / KYC
Westpac Pilots “First of its Kind” Anti Scam AI Tool
29/05/2025
AI synthesises information from customer phone conversations in real-time to highlight key indicators to enable bankers to respond more effectively
Hong Kong Unveils Measures to Enhance Financial Services for Elderly
29/05/2025
The measures include strengthening financial planning education, anti-scam education initiatives, and making banking services more elderly-friendly.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Aims to Become Global Hub for “Patient Capital”
29/05/2025
Hong Kong will attract patient capital by enhancing its regulatory framework, offering targeted incentives and strengthening its position as a risk management centre.
AML / KYC
BSP Issues Directions to Banks on Adverse Media Screening
28/05/2025
Banks must include adverse media screening during onboarding and during transaction monitoring to identify financial crime threats.
Enforcement
Hong Kong Auditor Suspended, Fined for Breaching Independence Rules
27/05/2025
The auditor, who previously held senior positions at the SFC and HKMA, is suspended for 18 months and required to pay HKD 500,000 in penalties.
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